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Private 2-Day Trip to Datong from Beijing with English speaking driver
Datong
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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If you have extra time in Beijing. Don't miss the opportunity to discover the nearby city Datong. In this self-guided 2 days tour, you will visit the Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Monastery, Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda and Nine Dragon Screen. Visit the Yungang Grottoes is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for spectacular rock carvings, and the Hanging Monastery, an ornate temple built into a cliff. You’ll also see the towering Wooden Pagoda and the Nine Dragon Screen wall, a great introduction to the rich history and culture of the region. The driver is able to assist you with purchase of entrance tickets upon arrival the attractions.
Highlights
2 days
Offered in Mandarin & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in Mandarin & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
English speaking driver
The driver's accommodation
Toll/parking
Fuel surcharge
Transport by private vehicle
Extra tour guide service
Your accommodation
Gratuities
Entrance fees
Meal
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Beijing - Yungang Grottoes - Nine-Dragon Screen
2 Stops
1
Yungang Grottoes
Your friendly English speaking driver will pick you up from Beijing downtown at 7:30am and transfer you to Datong (3-4 hours driving time). On the way you will enjoy the beautiful countryside view. Once you arrive in Datong, enjoy your lunch in a local restaurant nearby the Yungang Grottoes(on your own cost). After lunch, visit the Yungang Grottoes, a World Cultural Heritage Site since 2001. It is considered by UNESCO as a "masterpiece of early Chinese Buddhist cave art and represent the successful fusion of Buddhist religious symbolic art from south and central Asia with Chinese cultural traditions, starting in the 5th century CE under Imperial auspices.
2 hours
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Nine Dragon Screen
Continue to the famous Nine-Dragon Screen, built for the Prince Hongwu. It is presently the oldest and largest glazed screen in China. It is three times larger than the one in Beihai Park in Beijing.
After finish the visiting, meet your driver at the same point where he drops you off and transfer to your hotel in Datong (at your own arrangement).
1 hour
Private 2-Day Trip to Datong from Beijing with English speaking driver
Datong
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If you have extra time in Beijing. Don't miss the opportunity to discover the nearby city Datong. In this self-guided 2 days tour, you will visit the Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Monastery, Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda and Nine Dragon Screen. Visit the Yungang Grottoes is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for spectacular rock carvings, and the Hanging Monastery, an ornate temple built into a cliff. You’ll also see the towering Wooden Pagoda and the Nine Dragon Screen wall, a great introduction to the rich history and culture of the region. The driver is able to assist you with purchase of entrance tickets upon arrival the attractions.
