15 Ng. 100 Đ. Nguyễn Xiển, Thanh Xuân Nam, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội 100000
15 Ng. 100 Đ. Nguyễn Xiển, Thanh Xuân Nam, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội 100000
Embark on an enriching 5-day Datong and Mt. Wutai Tour, a profound journey into the heart of China's ancient Buddhist heritage and historical grandeur. This meticulously crafted itinerary takes you to Datong, home to the awe-inspiring Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple, before ascending to the sacred Mount Wutai, one of China's Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains. Ideal for history buffs, spiritual seekers, and cultural explorers, this tour promises an unforgettable experience filled with magnificent ancient art, serene monastic landscapes, and a deep dive into China's rich spiritual past.
HOTELS
Economy 2*+ Hotels
Superior 3* Hotels
First Class 4* Hotels
Deluxe 5* Hotels
Luxury 5*++ Hotels
Notes:
*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
Important Notes:
HOTELS, PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
GUIDE/LEADER:
English speaking guide. French , Germany , Spanish, Italian, Russian speaking guide can be arranged with on request.
Transfer service to hotel
Meals: No meal
Accommodation:In Datong
Arrive in Datong, you will be greeted at the train station by your tour guide and transferred to hotel. In ancient China, Datong was a place of strategic importance and a place where the Han people frequently exchanged with the ethnic minority peoples in north China.
Yungang Grottoes, Huayan Monastery, Nine Dragon Wall
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel accommodation:In Datong
After breakfast, firstly drive you to the magnificent Yungang Grottoes (1.5 - 2 hours) - with 53 caves containing over 51,000 stone carvings of Buddha and Buddhist. And then, drive back to Datong downtown for a visit to Huayan Monastery (1 hour) - the largest and best preserved monastery of the Liao Dynasty. Then a short stop in Nine Dragon Wall (10 min) - the oldest and largest glazed screen in China. After that, drive you back to the hotel and have a rest of this day.
Details in the itinerary:
? At present in Yungang Grottoes, only 45 caves are open to the public. And the former 20 caves are mainly ones for tourists to visit.
? It is forbidden to take photos when visiting insides the cave.
? Datong downtown - Yungang Grottoes: 20km, 1 hour driving
Yungang Grottoes - Huayang Monastery (Datong downtown): 20km, 1 hour driving
Hanging Temple, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, Drive to Mt. Wutai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel accommdation: In Mt. Wutai
Today, leave Datong you will first take 1 hour driving to Hunyuan County for a visit to the Hanging Temple (1 hour) - the masterpiece of ancient wooden constructions. After nother 1-hour driving, have a stop to visit Yingxian Wooden Pagoda (1 hour) - regarded as one of the three pagodas in the World. And then, have a 3.5-hour driving to Mt. Wutai. Upon arrival, drive you to the hotel and have a rest of this day.
Details in the itinerary:
? Best time to visit Mt. Wutai: between May and September.
? The road to Mt. Wutai may be blocked by the snowy weather during the winter season
? Datong downtown - Hunyuan Hanging Temple: 85km, 1 hour driving
Hunyuan Hanging Temple - Yingxian Wooden Pagoda: 60km, 1 hour driving
Yingxian Wodden Pagoda - Mt. Wutai: 110km, 3 hours driving
Mt. Wutai Scenic Area, Drive to Datong
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel accommodation: In Datong
Today after breakfast, we will have a sightseeing tour of Mt. Wutai Scenic Area - one of the four holy Buddhist Mountains in China, visiting some temples in Taihuai Town to appreciate the architectural values. After that, be transferred back to Datong City.
Details in the itinerary:
? The temples in Taihuai Town is the cultural center of Mt. Wutai. There are so many temples in this area such as Xiantong Temple, Manjusri Temple, Tayuan Temple, Shuxiang Temple, etc.
? Quotation of Mt. Wutai only includes entrance fee, scenic area shuttle bus and temples in Taihuai Town
? Mt. Wutai - Datong downtown: 184km, 3.5 - 4 hours driving
Transfer service to airport/train station
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy your free time then be transferred to the train station for your train to next destination.
Service Ends
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