Day 1. Datong
English speaking tour guide will pick you up from hotel or train station and transfer you to the hotel.
Visit the Yungang Grotto. The three main sites in China that are famous for their stone sculpture are Dunhuang, Longmen and Yungang. Among these, the Yungang grottoes are considered first among equals, for their tremendous size, their ancient history, and their relatively complete state of preservation.
Then we will visit the Nine Dragon Screen. Built over 600 years ago, it is presently the oldest and largest glazed screen in China today. It is three times larger than that in Beihai Park.
Move on to visit Huayan Monastery. Built during the Liao Dynasty (907 - 1125), the Huayan Monastery is the largest and best preserved monastery of the Liao Dynasty in existence in China.
Drive to visit Shanhua Monastery located in central Datong within the old city walls. It was first constructed during the Tang dynasty (618-907AD) though most of the present wooden building dates back to the 12th century. The monastery houses some intricately carved Jin dynasty (265-420AD) statues and has a screen wall decorated with dragons.
(Lunch)
Day 2. Datong - Taiyuan
Drive to Taiyuan. Visit the Xuankong Temple, which has a history of more than 1,400 years. About 40 buildings survived are scattered halfway up the mountain on the cliff face or slopes, from 26 to 50 meters above the foot of the mountain. The temple buildings which seem to be hanging in midair on the cliffs are unique in structure.
Move on to visit Yingxian Wood Pagoda. The pagoda is the oldest and highest wooden structure in China with about 900 years of history and is regarded as the "First Pagoda in the World" and a gem in the architectural field.
Arrive in Taiyuan. Move on to visit the Jinci Temple. It was built in the Bei Wei Dynasty (386-534) in memory of Shuyu, the second son of Zhouwu kingdom. The temple is a famous garden of ancient buildings, in compound with hall, pavilions, and towers. The cypress, the long-life Spring and the painted clay figures of maids in the Saintly Mother's Hall are reputed as Jinci Temple's 'three wonders'.
Be transferred to hotel after the tour.
(Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 3. Taiyuan - Pingyao 
Visit the Qiao's Ancestral Courtyard, a set of houses built long ago, which are representative of the wealth attained by the Shanxi Merchants.
Drive to Pingyao to visit the ancient town kept in original style.
Walk along the Ancient City Wall. The city wall of Pingyao was originally built using rammed earth, and was rebuilt with bricks in 1370 during the reign of Emperor Hong Wu of the Ming Dynasty. The wall testifies to the profound influence of Confucianism in this region, as the 3,000 embrasures on the wall are said to represent the number of disciples of Confucius, and the 72 small watchtowers represent his 72 top disciples. Move on to visit Shuanglin Temple, which has stood there for 1,500 years since the North Wei Dynasty.
Be transferred to Taiyuan train station for departure.
(Breakfast, Lunch)
Remark: The above private tour is tailored for you and your friends exclusively. You and your friends will enjoy Private car, driver and tour guide. If you want to adjust the itinerary, please contact us.
Price ((validity: 2012-12-31))
Hotel for
This Datong Taiyuan Pingyao Tour:
| Hotel
name |
Class |
Location |
| Garden
Hotel Datong |
4
star |
Downtown, near the Nine Dragon Screen |
| Jinci
Hotel Taiyuan |
3
star |
Near Jinci Park and the Ancient City Wall |
| Notes:
Accommodation is based on two persons sharing one standard room. |
You may also send us an email to inquire about this Datong Taiyuan Pingyao tour: travel@chinatravelkey.com
Package includes
Hotel accommodation as mentioned;
Air-conditioned private car or van;
Admission fee of mentioned attractions;
Professional English-speaking tour guide;
Meals as mentioned;
Fuel, expressway cost and parking cost.
Service package excludes: Gratuities to guides and drivers, personal
expense.
Season
High: March, April, May, September,Ocotober, November
Shoulder: June, July, August
Low: December, January, February
Payment:
Chinatravelkey accept 4 payment methods:
pay our tour guide in cash in Datong (USD and Chinese currency are both acceptable).
Pay us via Paypal.
pay us via credit card at least one week before tour date.
pay us via Western Union at least 1 week before tour date.
transfer payment to bank account of our company at least 3 weeks before tour date
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