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Discover Datong: Your Private 2-Day Tour from Datong City Center
Discover the best of Datong on a private 2-day tour that brings you face-to-face with the UNESCO World Heritage marvel of the Yungang Grottoes, lets you admire China’s largest Nine Dragon Screen, and guides you to the remarkable 1,500-year-old Hanging Monastery and the historic Wooden Pagoda in Ying County; your private guide and driver, entrance fees, and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are all included to make exploring Datong effortless.
About this activity in Datong City Center
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 time, you will receive a 50% refund.
if you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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.
Highlights
- Explore Datong’s top sights on a private 2-day tour, including the UNESCO-listed Yungang Grottoes near Datong City Center.
- See China’s largest Nine Dragon Screen and learn about its history with your local English- and Chinese-speaking guide.
- Visit the remarkable Hanging Monastery, built 1,500 years ago, and the ancient Wooden Pagoda in Ying County.
- Enjoy private transport with a dedicated driver, all site entrance fees covered, plus convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Datong.
Important Information
- You must provide full passport names, passport numbers, dates of birth and country for all participants at time of booking; carry a current valid passport on the day of travel.
- Food, drinks, lunch and gratuities are not included; souvenir photos are available to purchase on site.
- Dress code is smart casual. The itinerary is suitable for most fitness levels, but it is not recommended for pregnant travelers, people with spinal injuries or those with poor cardiovascular health.
- Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer to meet independently, but private vehicle transfer from your hotel in Datong City Center is included for the tour.
Meeting Point
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for hotels in Datong City Center. Meet in your hotel lobby at the agreed pickup time; if you prefer to join from a nearby meet point, contact us in advance to confirm the location.
Includes
- A local English and Chinese speaking tour guide will lead your experience in Datong City Center, making it easy to ask questions and get cultural context as you explore the area.
- All listed entrance fees to attractions in the itinerary are covered, so you can move between sites in the region without worrying about ticket payments.
- Private vehicle transport is provided for the scheduled itinerary, giving you comfortable, direct transfers between attractions around Datong.
Excludes
- Food and drinks are not included - plan to purchase refreshments separately while you explore the city.
- Lunch is not provided as part of the booking, so you can choose a local restaurant or cafe in the area that fits your preferences.
- Gratuities for guides and drivers are not included and are left to your discretion.
- Souvenir photos are not included but will be available to purchase if you want mementos from the tour.
Other
- Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer to arrive or depart using local buses or metro Services in Datong.
- The activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, as some movements or transfers may be unsuitable for those conditions.
- Pregnant travelers should not take part in this experience due to potential physical demands.
- Those with poor cardiovascular health are advised not to join, as the itinerary may include exertion that could affect heart conditions.
- The experience is suitable for all other physical fitness levels, making it accessible to a wide range of travelers.
- Dress code is smart casual - wear comfortable, neat clothing appropriate for cultural sites and transfers around the city.
- You must bring a current, valid passport on the day of travel for identity verification.
- At the time of booking, you will need to provide passport names, passport numbers, dates of birth, and countries of citizenship for all participants.
Customer Reviews
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Summary:
We have heard about those interesting sites close to Datong by chance and decided to make an additional stop on our tour from XiAn to Bejing. It was phantastic and we will never forget the impressive experiences. Everything was very well organized and we had a very knowledgeable local tour guide. The tour had fit excellent to our tough time schedule.
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On this private 2-day tour you’ll visit Datong’s UNESCO Yungang Grottoes, view China’s largest Nine Dragon Screen, explore the impressive Hanging Monastery built 1,500 years ago, and see the historic Wooden Pagoda in Ying County.
This private package includes hotel pickup and drop-off and transport by private vehicle, so you’ll travel comfortably between Datong City Center, the Yungang Grottoes, the Hanging Monastery and Ying County without using public transfers.
You must provide a current valid passport on the day of travel and supply passport names, passport numbers, dates of birth and country for all participants at the time of booking to confirm your reservation.
Yes. The tour price includes entrance fees to the sites and a local English- and Chinese-speaking private guide, ensuring seamless sightseeing at the Yungang Grottoes, the Hanging Monastery, and the Wooden Pagoda.
The tour is suitable for a range of fitness levels but is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or those who are pregnant. Dress smart casual to respect site guidelines and comfort during walks and site exploration.
If you cancel at least 6 full days before departure you’ll receive a full refund. Cancellations between 2 and 6 days receive a 50% refund. Cancellations within 2 days of the scheduled departure are non-refundable.
