Private Tour: Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery From Datong
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About the Activity
Datong is famed for its rich deposit of coal as well as precious historical relics. Listen to expert commentaries from your private tour guide and get to know the stories, history, and culture behind those famous sites. You will have your own car, driver and English-speaking tour guide, pickup and drop-off from your hotel.8 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
English-speaking tour guide
Entrance ticket
Datong Nan South Railway Station Pickup and Drop-off (On Request)
Datong hotel pick-up and drop-off
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
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Yungang Grottoes
Wuzhou Mountain, Urban Area, , Datong, China, 37000At 8:30 am, your car, driver and tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Datong to start today’s historical tour.
Your first stop is Yungang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's construction spanned 40 years in the 5th century. It stretches over half a mile (1,000 meters) continuously from east to west. 45 grottoes remained out of the original 53, and overall they contain 250 niches and 51,000 Buddhist statues with murals and frescoes which are all masterpiece of ancient Chinese carving art and embodiment of ancient people’s religious faith. 2 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si)
Hengshan, , Datong, ChinaAfter that, head to Hanging Monastery at the foot of Hengshan Mountain, one hour drive away from city center. The monastery is the only one that enshrines Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism within one establishment. The architecture is amazing and it literally hangs on the mountain cliff about 164 feet (50 meters) above the ground. You will have a look from the outside as climbing up the monastery at the moment is forbidden.
After the tour, you will be transfer back to your hotel at around 17:30pm.2 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Hotel pick-up area should be within the central Datong city. 0
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Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will receive details about tour guide and exact meeting time in your voucher the day before. And the tour guide will also contact you through hotel or leave a message for you regarding the exact time the night before tour.
- Lunch is not included in this tour. But you can have a lunch break at any time if needed, just let your tour guide know.
- The Hanging Monastery is occasionally closed for renovation or repairs. If this is the case on your tour, you will not be able to climb up to the rooms, and your visit will involve viewing the buildings from the ground.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket1. In the evening (between 6-8 pm) before tour, your tour guide will contact you through your hotel reception to confirm the exact pick-up time for the next day. 2. You also can contact customer service number for more assistance. Email: niko@trippest.com Viber - WhatsApp: +8618807734970 WeChat - Line ID: trippest666Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Shanghai time to receive 100% refund.
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