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| 5 Days Datong and Pingyao Tour |
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| Datong is the second largest city in Shanxi, and is known by the locals as the coal capital (Meidu) for a good reason. There are a series of splendid historic and cultural relics like the Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery. Most of them are the integration of minorities' cultural and Han culture. Pingyao Old City is like a huge historical museum. Every street or building here has numerous stories to tell about the past one-thousand years. |
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| Tour Code:DTCP-2 |
| Destination:Datong |
| Tour Price: from US$402/per adult, in twin shared (Standard Class, based on 8 persons. For reference only and may vary according to your travel time and group size) |
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| Day 1 | Arrive in Datong | Arrival transfer from railway station to hotel,free at leisure in the afternoon | | | Day 2 | Datong | Yungang Grottoes and Nine Dragon Screens | L | | Day 3 | Datong to Taiyuan | Hanging Temple and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda | L | | Day 4 | Taiyuan to Pingyao | Jin Ancestral Temple, Pingyao Ancient City | L | | Day 5 | Deaprt from Pingyao | Ming and Qing Dynasty Street,Shuanglin Temple and Qiao Compound, departure transfer from hotel to railway station(Pingyao) | L |
| | | | | | | Day 1 | | Destinations :Arrive in Datong | |
| Today's Activities:Upon arrival at Datong raiwaly station, you’ll be greeted & warmly welcomed by our professional English speaking tour guide. Transfer to the hotel which you booked before. Free at leisure in the afternoon. | | Meals: |
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| Today's Activities:Today we will firstly drive to Yungang Grottoes.The three main sites in China that are famous for their stone sculpture are Dunhuang, Longmen and Yungang. Among these, the Yungang grottoes are considered first among equals, for their tremendous size, ancient history, and relatively complete state of preservation. Then we will proceed to Nine Dragon Screen. Built over 600 years ago, it is presently the oldest and largest glazed screen in China today. It is three times larger than that in Beihai Park, Beijing. | | Meals: Lunch |
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| | | | | | | Day 3 | | Destinations :Datong to Taiyuan | |
| Today's Activities:After breakfast you will drive to Hanging Temple. Since it hangs on the west cliff of Jinxia Gorge more than 50 meters above the ground, it is called Hanging Temple. How could a building like this withstand the winds and storms of so many years? Hanging Temple is an architectural wonder. After lunch, you will drive to Yingxian Wooder Pagoda. The Wooden Pagoda is the oldest and highest wooden structure in China. It is regarded as the 'First Pagoda in the World' and a gem in the architectural field. It has now also been placed under national emphases under the Cultural Relics Protection Units. In the late afternoon, you will drive to Taiyuan. | | Meals: Lunch |
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| | | | | | | Day 4 | | Destinations :Taiyuan to Pingyao | |
| Today's Activities:This morning your guide will lead you to Jin Ancestral Temple.It is a combination of historical cultural relics and beautiful landscapes. The welcoming boughs of a multitude of ancient trees provide an eye-catching entrance to the temple. Beyond this, the numerous halls, cabinets, pavilions and bridges are guaranteed to keep any visitor enthralled. After lunch you will drive to Pingyao and visit Pingyao Ancient City when you arrive. Being one of the four wholly-protected ancient cities in China, Pingyao Ancient City is thought of as the 'treasure house' of ancient Chinese architectures. Among the 'Three Treasures' of Pingyao, the City Wall is rated highest, the other two being Zhengguo Temple, and Double Forest Temple. Although there has been repeated renovations, the city walls, streets, shops, temples and other buildings are still in a very good condition. | | Meals: Lunch |
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| | | | | | | Day 5 | | Destinations :Deaprt from Pingyao | |
| Today's Activities:Today we will go to visit Ming and Qing Dynasty Street, Shuanglin Temple and Qiao Compound. Ming and Qiang dynasty Street is also called 'Wall Street of China' . Shuanglin Temple, originally named Zhongdu Monastery, is situated about seven kilometers southwest of the ancient city of Pingyao. It has stood there for 1,500 years since the North Wei Dynasty. Qiao Compound was first built in 1756 in the Qing Dynasty and renovated twice and enlarged once. When people first saw the compound, they were astonished to find that the complex was so large and magnificent; however, few knew that the value of the compound was less than one percent of the family's (fortune) asset. After lunch our local guide will escort you to the railway station to your next destination. | | Meals: Lunch |
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Note: Prices are quoted in US dollar per
adult in twin shared room including breakfast. Price for 1 pax includes single
supplement and breakfast. Price for child is 80% of adult price. Prices are for
references only and may vary according to your travel time and group size. |
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Hotel accommodation in twin shared room with daily breakfast.
Meals as specified in the Tour Summary. (L=Lunch; D=Dinner).
Private car/coach for transfers service and sightseeing program as indicated in
the itinerary.
Local English-speaking tour guide for transfers and sightseeing program as
indicated in each city.
Entrance fees to scenic spots as indicated in the itinerary.
Service charge and government Taxes.
***For tours with Yangtze River cruise, 4* Yangtze River
cruise ship (on twin shared basis) with one night
pre-boarding
in Chongqing, all meals
onboard,shore excursions as indicated in the program.
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Entry or exit China international airfare or train tickets. Domestic
flight/train tickets unless specified in the itinerary .
Hotel room/Cruise cabin single supplement.
Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional
activities,etc.
Gratuities to the tour guide, driver, hotel bellboy.
Excess baggage charges.
Fees for entry visa to China.
Services not mentioned in the itinerary.
Traveler insurance.
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