Private Day Tour to Yungang Caves, Wooden Pagoda, Hanging Temple from Taiyuan
Yuncang Grottoes is a UNESCO cultural heritage in Datong, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda and Hengshan Hanging Monastery are another two historical and impressive attractions in Shanxi Province in China. This private one-day tour offers you an opportunity to explore theses three sites from Taiyuan with a local guide by private vehicle. Pickup time from your centrally located Taiyuan hotel is at 7am. Please note this is a very long day tour.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Pagoda of Fogong Temple, China, Shan Xi Sheng, Shuo Zhou Shi, Ying Xian, Bei Jie, 佛宫寺内 邮政编码: 037699
At 7am, your guide will pick you up from your Taiyuan hotel, then take 3-hour car ride to Yingxian County to visit the impressive wooden pagoda. It was built about 1000 years ago in Liao Dynasty. The 67.31-meter pagoda is the oldeset woonden pagoda in the world. Though it is not allowed to climb up, but it is worthing viewing the historical building standing here for 1000 years.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si), Hengshan, Datong China
Then you will take another one-hour car ride to Hanging Monastery. It was built by the cliff and supported by the huge and long wooden pillars. The entire temple is impressive to view from below and above. Though it was built in 491AD, it is quite well-preserved. Moreover, it is interesting to see three religions in one temple, which are Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Yungang Grottoes, Wuzhou Mountain, Urban Area, Datong 37000 China
Then you will take 1.5-hour car ride to Yungang Caves in Datong city. It is a UNESCO cultural heritage, and has a history over 1500 years. You will view the impressive Buddha statues, frescos, and carvings in the caves with a local guide to learn its history and story.
A quick lunch is included.
Later, you will be transferred back to your Taiyuan hotel where the tour concludes.
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Face masks required for travelers in public areas"
"Face masks required for guides in public areas"
"Face masks provided for travelers"
"Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff"
"Social distancing enforced throughout experience"
"Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas"
"Gear/equipment sanitized between use"
"Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized"
"Guides required to regularly wash hands"
"Regular temperature checks for staff"
"Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival"
"Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms"
"Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
07:00 AM
Duración: 12 To 14 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
We also pick up from centrally located Taiyuan hotel
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.