Beijing-Datong(Hanging Temple, Yungang Grottoes)(L)

Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si) - Meet our driver at your Beijing city hotel’s lobby for your transfer to Beijing Railway Station, and enjoy a 2-hour bullet train ride to Datong on your own. Your local Datong tour guide will greet you upon arrival and then head directly to the Hanging Temple (a 1.5-hour drive).

The Hanging Temple is the only existing temple that hosts worship for Taoists, Confucians, and Buddhists. Built in 491 A.D., the Hanging Temple is an architectural marvel as it hangs on the west cliff of Jinxia Gorge, more than 50 meters above the ground.

Yungang Grottoes - After lunch at a local restaurant, explore the Yungang Grottoes.

Follow your tour guide to explore the grottoes and niches, and learn about their history and culture. With 252 caves and 51,000 statues, the Yungang Grottoes art represents 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.

After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Datong.

Datong - PingYao (Pingyao Old Town) (D)

Pingyao County - Your driver will pick you up in your hotel’s lobby, then you will be transferred to Datong Railway Station. Enjoy a 3.5-hour bullet train ride on your own. Once you arrive in Pingyao, your tour guide will greet you and you will be transferred to your hotel in Pingyao. (Please manage your own lunch)

Pingyao - Xi’an (Pingyao Shuanglin Temple, Xi’an City Wall, Muslim Street) (D)

Shuanglin Temple - Start early in the morning. After meeting your tour guide, head directly to the famous Shuanglin Temple in Pingyao.

Follow your tour guide to explore the site, which is considered “the Oriental Treasure House of Painted Sculptures” and “A Museum of Ancient Statues.” It houses over 2,000 exquisite ancient painted sculptures and many beautifully preserved frescoes from the Yuan to Ming Dynasty (13th - 17th century). These masterpieces of art and the entire architectural complex are ancient cultural splendors, rare folk art estates, and a great window to learn about Buddhist culture in China.

Then you will be transferred to Pingyao Railway Station for a 3-hour train ride to Xi’an.

Xi’an City Wall (Chengqiang) - Once you arrive in Xi’an, your local tour guide will pick you up from Xi’an North Station.

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, then visit the 600-year-old Xi’an City Wall. Reach the top of the centuries-old city wall and admire views of the city below.

After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Xi’an.

Xi’an (Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda) (L)

Terracotta Warriors Museum - Your tour guide will pick you up in your hotel’s lobby and head directly to the world-famous Terracotta Warriors Museum, known as “the Eighth Wonder of the World.” The original site was found by four local farmers while drilling a well in 1974, and it has now become the most important attraction in Xi’an. Stroll around the museum and get rich information from your tour guide.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta) - Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, then in the afternoon, explore the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which was originally built in 652 to collect Buddhist materials brought from India by the hierarch Xuanzang.

Stroll around the courtyard and halls, gain deep insight into its rich history, and learn the stories about Xuanzang.

Your tour ends here. You can choose to finish your tour in Xi’an or head to your next destination (at your own cost).

Note: You will take the train on your own. If you choose the option without a hotel, please book your own accommodation in Datong, Pingyao, and Xi’an.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Professional guide
• Bottled water
• Private tour
• Lunch and dinner
• Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
• Overnight at 4-star hotel (with hotel-inclusive tours)
• Train tickets included
• Transport in a private vehicle
• Entrance fees covered

• Gratuities
• Accommodation if you choose to book the tour only

Embark on a 4-day journey from Beijing, exploring the rich history and cultural heritage of Datong, Pingyao, and Xi’an. Visit the UNESCO recognized Hanging Temple, Yungang Grottoes, Pingyao Old Town, and the Terracotta Warriors and Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Ascend the ancient city walls of Xi’an for a panoramic view of the city. Experience the unique and efficient travel offered by the high-speed bullet train. Benefit from the company of a local tour guide giving friendly service throughout the trip and the freedom to sightsee at your own pace. The tour package includes the services of an English-speaking guide, a private vehicle, entrance fees, train tickets, and lunch. Options are available when booking to choose either the tour only or to include 4-star hotel accommodations.

• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 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.