4-Day Private tour: From Pingyao to Datong
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About This Tour in Pingyao
Why Visit Pingyao?
Pingyao, China offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Pingyao provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Pingyao
You can reach Pingyao, China by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- The private car & private guide
- The entrance tickets
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- The train ticket from Taiyuan to Datong with the second class ticket
What's Not Included
- The hotels and dinner
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 10 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Pingyao. O/N Pingyao.
Your guide will pick you up at the... 6 hours
Your guide will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel at 09:00 in the morning or Pingyao train station and today you will going to visit the Ancient City of Pingyao. As one of the four best preserved old cities in China, the 2,700-year-old Ancient City of Pingyao is famous for containing the most complete dwellings complex and shops with architectural style of Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 – 1911), which are arranged at both sides of the 400-meter-long Ancient Ming-Qing Street. Situated in the center of the city, Ancient Government Office is built with a symmetrical layout. In Security Guard Company, you will know the history about the security industry through the cases, vehicles and weapons used at that time. From our guide's explanation, you will know the cultural background of Rishengchang Exchange Shop, the first private financial institution in China.
Your Pingyao ancient town tour will begin with... 1 hour 30 minutes
Your Pingyao ancient town tour will begin with a visit to the City Wall of Pingyao, which has been well preserved. As a whole, the rectangular wall resembles a tortoise, which was considered as a symbol of longevity traditionally. Ascending the wall, you could overlook the ancient city of Pingyao.
Then, get down from the wall and have... 1 hour
Then, get down from the wall and have a stroll on the traditional Ming-Qing Street. On both sides of this not very wide street, there are many buildings in ancient Chinese architecture style, which used to be firms, exchange shops and different kinds of shops like teashop, cloth shop and salt shop. Nowadays, some of them have been turned to hotels, restaurants or shops selling souvenirs while some have been preserved as attraction sites and museums.
Then, pay a visit to Pingyao Ancient Government... 1 hour
Then, pay a visit to Pingyao Ancient Government Office, which is located in the middle of the ancient city for more than 600 years. Covering about 26,000 square meters (31,095 square yards), it includes many majestic courtyards and buildings. The Security Guard Company is also worth seeing for it is a museum which introduces the development of the ancient Chinese security guards.
After lunch, you will proceed to Ri Sheng Chang Exchange Shop and Tong Xing Gong 1 hour 30 minutes
After lunch, you will proceed to Ri Sheng Chang Exchange Shop and Tong Xing Gong. Ri Sheng Chang Exchange Shop is the first money exchange shop in China as well as the founder of Chinese modern banks, which has played an important role in Chinese financial business for about one century. Tong Xing Gong was an establishment which provided private escort service for the exchange shops to guard their safety during transportation.
Pingyao - Datong by train. O/N Datong.
After breakfast, you will have a one hour... 1 hour
After breakfast, you will have a one hour Paper Cutting class is arranged for you to learn about the traditional skill of Chinese folk arts.
Next,you will proceed to Shuanglin Temple 1 hour
Next,you will proceed to Shuanglin Temple. This scenic area mainly consists of Buddhist halls in all sizes, such as the Mahavira Hall (Da Xiong Bao Dian) and the Sakyamuni Hall. Within the halls, there are a lot of vividly painted sculptures of Heavenly Kings, Bodhisattvas, and arhats. In addition, you will marvel at the exquisite frescos created in the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644).
Next you will be escorted to the well-known... 2 hours
Next you will be escorted to the well-known Qiao Family's Compound in around one hour's drive. As a typical residence with architectural style of the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911) in northern China, it is elegant and superbly decorated.
After lunch, will drive to Taiyuan Railway Station,... 1 hour
After lunch, will drive to Taiyuan Railway Station, where a train to Datong is waiting for you. The train takes around 3 hours. Upon arrival at Datong, you will be picked up on time and transferred to the hotel. Note: Datong pick up, just the driver only, no guide.
Datong. O/N Datong.
In the morning at 9am, your guide will... 10 minutes
In the morning at 9am, your guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and transfer to Hanging Monastery, need 90 minutes driving, 84km.
The renowned Hanging Monastery, which looks like a... 1 hour 30 minutes
The renowned Hanging Monastery, which looks like a grand relief inlaid on the steep cliff. It will be a thrilling experience to go along the hanging walkways to visit each hall of the temple. It is unique that the hierarchs of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism are worshiped here together.
Then you will take a car ride to Yingxian County to see the famous Wooden Pagoda 1 hour
Then you will take a car ride to Yingxian County to see the famous Wooden Pagoda. It is the oldest wooden tower in China, which has been around for nearly 1,000 years, and not a single nail was used during its construction.
The often-hostile nomadic tribes to the north meant... 1 hour 30 minutes
The often-hostile nomadic tribes to the north meant that some regions of Shanxi Province used to be vital battlefields in the past. After lunch, you will continue your journey to the military fortresses in rural areas. Firstly, you will stop at the Guangwu Fort with tall walls surrounding the present Guangwu Village. After that, the guide will accompany you to take a one-hour hike on the wild Baicaokou Great Wall which has experienced the great vicissitudes of history and retains its original appearance. At this time, your today Datong day tour will draw a perfect ending. You will take a 2-hour car ride back to your hotel in Datong.
Datong. The tour end.
In the morning, your guide will meet you... 10 minutes
In the morning, your guide will meet you at 9am of your Datong hotel then transfer to Yungang Grottoes, need 30 minutes driving, 16km.
Upon arrival at the Yungang Grottoes, your guide... 2 hours
Upon arrival at the Yungang Grottoes, your guide will accompany you as you to go around viewing more than 59,000 solemn Buddha statues made during the Northern Wei Dynasty (386 - 534). Considered to be a treasure house of Buddhist arts, Yungang Grottoes took over 70 years to reach the present scale. The sculptures there integrate the superb artistry of Northern Wei and showcase the atmospheric and imperial style. You are sure to feel astonished by the magnificent scene there.
After admiring the sculptural arts of the Northern... 1 hour
After admiring the sculptural arts of the Northern Wei Dynasty, you will then be guided to Huayan Monastery to appreciate the architectural style created during the Liao Dynasty (907 - 1125). You will also see a statue of Bodhisattva with a grin on her face, which makes it stand out from the rest.
After lunch, you will head for the Nine-Dragon... 30 minutes
After lunch, you will head for the Nine-Dragon Wall which used to be a giant screen in front of a prince's mansion 600 years ago.
At the end of the day, you will... 20 minutes
At the end of the day, you will round off today's Datong tour with the Ancient City Wall and then take you back to your hotel or Datong train station.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure…
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