Datong City Break, Private Tour

Description

Join our four-day city break in Datong and discover its charming old-town essence. Feel the sensations of the ancient heritage while walking along its city wall and explore the magical cave art in Yungang Grottoes, a perfect fusion between the Buddhist and old Chinese tradition. Perhaps visit the Nine Dragon Screen, decorated with nine coiling dragons picked out in coloured glazed tiles, and indulge into the tasteful local gastronomy at one of the traditional restaurants. 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Datong: Fascinating city, located in the southwest of Shanxi province, the gateway to the awe-inspiring Yungang Caves.

Yungang Grottoes: Remarkable cave art representing the spiritual fusion between the Buddhist and Chinese tradition.

Nine Dragon Screen: The finest spiritual wall in China, decorated in colored glazed tiles that is believed to be a front line in a feng shui defense.

Included

TOUR GUIDE: 

  • Operated with English-speaking local guides during Yungang Grottoes half-day excursion (Day 2)

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 3 night’s accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-3 Datong:

Superior Hotel Category = Datong Hotel or similar 4*

MEALS:

  • 3 Breakfasts 

TRANSPORT:

  • Inbound/Outbound private transfers from/to Datong airport or Datong railway station with English speaking guide assistance 
  • Private transportation in an air-conditioning vehicle throughout the tour (Day 2)

ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITIES:

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Yungang Grottoes half-day excursion (Day 2)

OTHER:

  • Meet & Greet 

Excluded

  • International nor domestic flight tickets and airport taxes or China visa fees (if any)
  • Rail tickets
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Travel Insurance
  • Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic/non- alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, or items not stated explicitly in the programme
  • City tax not included, payable on the spot
  • Any visit not mentioned in the programme
  • Optional tours and activities
  • Tips for guides and drivers

Know before you go

Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in China. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat can be very useful during your stay. 

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