Datong, Pingyao, Taiyuan 4 Days Tour
Tour Code: CTA-Datong-Pingyao-Taiyuan-01
Duration: 4 Days
Visit: Datong,PingYao,Taiyuan
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Capture the essence of Datong by visiting its most highlighted historical and cultural sites. Also tour to Pingyao to enjoy the charming Pingyao Ancient City and explore at Qiao's Family Compound.
Chinese Treasures Trip Overview
Capture the essence of Datong by visiting its most highlighted historical and cultural sites. Also tour to Pingyao to enjoy the charming Pingyao Ancient City and explore at Qiao's Family Compound.
- Yungang Grottoes
- Huayan Temple
- Ancient City of Pingyao
- Itinerary
- Price Details
- Inclusions & exclusion
- Customers' Feedback
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Day
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Arrive in Datong
Attraction & Activities:
Upon arrival at Datong, meet and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore the city on your own.
Meals:
No meal
Accommodation:
Luxury ★★★★★Howard Johnson Plaza
Deluxe ★★★★Datong Hotel
Our guide will meet you at the airport or the railway station and then transfer you to the hotel for check in. Have a good rest.
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Day
02
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Datong
Attraction & Activities:
Huayan Temple,Yungang Grottoes,Nine Dragon Screen Wall
Meals:
Hotel Buffet Breakfast,Chinese Lunch
Accommodation:
Luxury ★★★★★Howard Johnson Plaza
Luxury ★★★★★Datong Hotel
Today your exploration will begin with a visit to Yungang Grottoes. Yungang Grottoes are one of China's Great Grottoes which were built 1,500 years ago. There are 45 caves open for visit with thousands of Buddha statues seated. These delicately carved Buddha statues are of different sizes, different expressions and postures. These lively statues with rich and impressive expressions are truthful reflections of the life in the ancient North Wei Dynasty. When you are enjoying these art works of stone carving, you would also be impressed by the profession and wisdom of the ancient people who made these statuses.
Then we will move to visit Huayan Temple. The Huayan Temple is the largest and most perfectly preserved temple of the Liao (916-1125) and Jin (1115-1234) dynasties in China. The temple is consisted of two parts, the upper temple and the lower temple. You will see the compact layout and the splendid construction in the upper temple, and appreciate treasures of painted carvings and wooden sculptures of the Liao Dynasty and other relics in the lower temple.
Next our trip will be extended to Nine Dragon Wall. Datong Nine Dragon Wall is built in 1392 during the reign of Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty and is the largest and the oldest Nine Dragon Wall in China. With reliefs of nine dragons of different vivid postures and colors, the Nine Dragon Wall in Datong provides unique aesthetic artifacts of the Chinese imperial culture to appreciate.
Afterwards, our guide will bring you back to the hotel for a good rest.
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Day
03
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Datong to Pingyao
Attraction & Activities:
Hanging Temple
Meals:
Hotel Buffet Breakfast,Chinese Lunch
Accommodation:
Luxury ★★★★★Pingyao Hotel (5*zone)
Deluxe ★★★★Pingyao Hotel (4*zone)
After breakfast, our guide will transfer you Pingyao. During the trip, we will stop to visit the miracle Hanging Temple. The Hanging Temple, as the name suggests, is a temple hanging somewhere not built on the ground. Constructed according to the natural layout of the cliff on the basis of mechanics, this temple is actually supported by crossbeams which are fitted into the cliff. With a complex of three religious halls and 40 rooms, this temple is linked by mid-walkways from the left to the right. There are clay sculptures, stone carvings, copper and iron statues characterized by Taoism, Buddhism and Confucius. The odd structure, crafty design, bold construction, artistic value, and the combination of Taoism, Buddhism and Confucius have made the Hanging Temple an architectural wonder and hot attraction.
Then our guide will continue driving you to Pingyao. When arrived at Pingyao, our guide will bring you to the hotel and help you check in. Enjoy the remainder of the day.
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Day
04
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Depart from Pingyao
Attraction & Activities:
Ancient City of Pingyao,Rishengchang Exchange House,Mingqing Street,Qiao's Family Compound
Meals:
Hotel Buffet Breakfast,Chinese Lunch
Today your sightseeing at Pingyao will begin with a visit to Pingyao Anicent City. Pingyao Ancient City is one of the four best-preserved ancient cities in China. It is situated in Pingyao County in the center of Shanxi Province. This ancient city has a history more than 2,700 years has remained the intact appearance Ming and Qing Dynasty and is quite an outstanding example that displays the economy, culture, society and religion of the ancient Ming and Dynasty. Inside the Pingyao Ancient City, you will visit the magnificent Ancient City Wall to get beautiful views of the whole ancient city.
Rishengchang Exchange House will be scheduled for the next attraction to see. Richangsheng Exchange House was firstly opened during the Ming and Qing Dynasty to provide banking business for Shanxi merchants. It is the first money exchange house in China and is considered as the founder of modern banks. As a production of the prosperous culture of Shanxi merchants, the architecture of Richangsheng is an outstanding representative of local Shanxi culture. It is a combination of architectural art and function that applies the traditional style of local folk houses and also the features of local business shops. You will trace the past prosperity and glorious history from the house.
Next you will have a free exploration at Mingqing Street. The Mingqing Street located in the Ancient Pingyao City was the commercial center of Pingyao during Ming and Qing dynasties. With a length of 750 meters, this well-preserved ancient street is lined with traditional folk houses and shops built during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Along the street, you will experience the prosperous atmosphere of the history, and appreciate the ancient style and features of the residences. At the same time, you will find unique and special antiques and souvenirs in shops along the street. The local delicious food provided there is also something should not be missed out.
Qiao's Family Compound will be scheduled for the last attraction to see. Qiao’s Family Compound is a large complex of private residences situated in Qi County of Shanxi Province. It was firstly built during the Qing Dynasty. With a construction area of 4,175 square meters, this magnificent compound comprises of 6 main courtyards, 20 smaller courtyards and 313 rooms. Distinguished for its characterized North China folk houses, now the Qiao’s Family Compound is converted into an architectural museum where you will appreciate the intricate layout and crafty design. The high artistic craftsmanship in the wood carvings, brick carvings, murals, tablets and furnishings fully show the essence of the compound.
Afterwards, our guide will transfer you back to Datong and drop you at your hotel.
- Price Per Person in US Dollars
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Group Size |
Luxury Class Tour |
Deluxe Class Tour |
Tourist Class Tour |
Single Room Supplement |
Sept. 26, 2017 - Dec. 31, 2018 Low Season |
1 Person | $ 929 | $ 843 | - | - / - / - |
2 Persons | $ 547 | $ 521 | - | - / - / - |
3-5 Persons | $ 421 | $ 397 | - | - / - / - |
6-9 Persons | $ 369 | $ 329 | - | - / - / - |
Sept. 26, 2017 - Dec. 31, 2018 High Season |
1 Person | $ 957 | $ 871 | - | - / - / - |
2 Persons | $ 576 | $ 550 | - | - / - / - |
3-5 Persons | $ 450 | $ 426 | - | - / - / - |
6-9 Persons | $ 397 | $ 357 | - | - / - / - |
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PRICE INCLUSIONS
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Entrance Fees: To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.
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Meals: All meals as specified in the itinerary.
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Private Transfers: Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing, by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide.
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Airfare: Domestic airfare with taxes
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Guide: English speaking tour guide
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Hotel accommodation based on twin share
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PRICE EXCLUSION
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International airfare or train tickets to enter or leave China.
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China entry visa fees.
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Personal expenses: such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary.
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Single room supplement
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Tips to guide and driver. (Tiping standard: USD 8/person/day.)