| Destination: |
Datong, Taiyuan, Pingyao |
| Duration: |
5 Days & 4 Nights |
| Tour Type: |
Single City Tour |
| Tour Code: | DTCP-2 |
| Departure: |
Daily |
Highlights
- Visit Yungang Grottoes not only to view the elegant statues, but also to know more about Buddhism development in China
Climb to Hanging Temple to admire the masterpiece of ancient workmanship and architecture
Enjoy local culture and life style at Pingyao Ancient Town, one of the typical Chinese city recorded into World Heritage Lists
Visit Qiao Family Compound to know more family management in China
- Day 01
- Destinations: Arrive in Datong
- 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.
- Hotel:Da Tong Hotel
- Day 02
- Destinations: Datong
- 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.
- Hotel:Da Tong Hotel
- Meals: lunch
- Day 03
- Destinations: Datong to Taiyuan
- 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.
- Hotel:Taiyuan Jiaotong Mansion
- Meals: lunch
- Day 04
- Destinations: Taiyuan to Pingyao
- 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 Qiao Family's Compound on the way. 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.
- Hotel:Pingyao TianYuanKui Hotel
- Meals: lunch
- Day 05
- Destinations: Deaprt from Pingyao
- Activities:Today we will go to visit Ming and Qing Dynasty Street
After visitting our local guide will escort you to the railway station to your next destination.
- Meals: lunch
Price Includes
- Hotel accommodation in twin shared room with daily breakfast.
Meals as specified in the itinerary (B=Breakfast 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.
Price Excludes
- Entry or exit China international airfare or train tickets.
Hotel room/cruise cabin single supplement.
Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, etc.
Gratuities to the tour guide, driver and hotel bellboy.
Fees for entry visa to China.
Traveler insurance.
Services not mentioned in the itinerary.
Cancellation and refund policy for Tours reservation
- If you want to cancel your booking or part of it, you must advise us in writing to chinatours@ChinaTravelDepot.com by e-mail or 0086-10-58158822 by fax. The letter must be signed by the lead name on the booking and once we receive it you should expect to receive a cancellation letter within 24 hours. If you do not then please contact us to ensure your letter has been received.
- To cover the cost of processing your cancellation and to compensate us for the risk that we may not be able to resell your travel arrangements, we make a cancellation charge on the scale shown below. The person who made the booking is responsible for paying this charge. The size of the charge depends on when we receive your cancellation notice or letter or how you would like us to deal with your payment providing that we have received your full payment for the tours.
- No Cancellation Fees if written cancellation notice is received more than 30 days prior to tour departure!
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Cancellation in advance
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Cancellation penalty
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More than 30 days
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No Cancellation Fee
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30-10 days
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50% of the full payment
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9-0 days or no show
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100% of the full payment
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