Peaceful Scenery of Mount Wutai
6 Day Datong Pingyao Tour Plus Wutaishan Visit

Highlights: Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, Mount Wutai, Jinci Temple, Wang's Family Compound, Pingyao Ancient City

Datong - Pingyao - Wutaishan is the Golden Triangle of Shanxi Province. Your Shanxi tour is not complete without any one of them. This 6 Days Tour takes you to explore 3 magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Sites - from the man-made wonder Yungang Grottoes in Datong to the Ancient City of Pingyao via the Sacred Mount Wutai (Wutaishan), as well as many unexpected sights, such as Hanging Temple, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, etc. in just one go. You will be taken good care of by a considerate tour guide and a private car throughout your holiday. Hotels, food, tickets are all included in the valuable tour package.

Datong Yungang Grottoes - World Heritage Site
4 Days Essence of Datong & Pingyao Tour

Highlights: Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, Pingyao Ancient City, Shuanglin Temple, Zhangbi Ancient Castle, Wang's Family Compound

Datong and Pingyao keep the very essence of Shanxi’s history and culture which can be enjoyed in brief 4 days. From Datong to Pingyao Ancient City, you will trace back to discover ancient architectural wonders and learn about the history, also admire the brilliant Buddhist culture and art in Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple. It’s a fusion exploration of World Cultural Heritage in different ancient dynasties in this legendary land in northern heart of China. You will also experience a bullet train ride from Datong to Pingyao

Great View of Hanging Temple
3 Days Datong Culture Tour with Hanging Temple

Highlights: Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, Datong Earth Forest, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda

As an ancient capital of Northern Wei Dynasty, Datong is a fascinating city with enough past glories to evoke. Among Datong's various cultural sites, Hanging Temple, an architectural wonder with a history of over 1,500 years is one of the biggest attractions for travelers. How could this temple stand perilously on the cliff for so many years? Join this 3 days Datong tour to unlock your doubt. Moreover, you won’t miss Datong’s other highlights (Yungang Grottoes, Huyan Temple, Earth Forest…) as well.

Ancient Man-Made Yungang Grottoes
2 Days Datong Yungang Grottoes Tour

Highlights: Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda

This is the most classic and efficient tour to Yungang Grottoes. You will be picked up from airport or train station and start your trip directly. In addition to Yungang Grottoes, you get an opportunity to visit other essences of Datong, including Hanging Temple, Huayan Temple, Nine Dragon Screen, etc. which all help you enjoy a better probe into Datong’s long history and Buddhist culture.

Forbidden City Shot by Our Customer Harty
6 Days Beijing Datong Essence Tour

Highlights: Forbidden City, Great Wall, Summer Palace, Datong Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda

Beijing and Datong are two famed historic cities featuring in lots of past glories. This 6 Days tour takes you to visit the essence of these two cities, especially the grand UNESOCO-recognized World Heritage sites, such as eminent Forbidden City, featured Temple of Heaven, elegant Summer Palace, Great Wall and sublime Yungang Grottoes, by visiting which you will get the best highlights of ancient imperial culture in Beijing and brilliant Buddhist arts created thousand years ago. Why still hesitate? The rich seams of breathtaking antiquity awaits.

Tourits in Pingyao Ancient City
2 Days Classic Pingyao Ancient City Tour

Highlights: Pingyao Ancient City, Wang's Family Compound, Shuanglin Temple

This is the most classic itinerary to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pingyao Ancient City and its surrounding must-see sites – Wang Family Compound and Shuanglin Temple with a leisure pace. If you want to figure out what is the ancient Chinese culture really like, it is the tour. You will also enjoy pleasant services of train station pickup and drop off.

Pingyao Ancient City Wall Shot by Our Customer Elie
3 Days Pingyao Discovery Tour

Highlights: Pingyao Ancient City, Zhangbi Ancient Castle, Shuangling Temple, Wang Family Compound

Pingyao might be the best place to trace back on the real living of ancient Chinese people. Benefit from our valuable Pingyao private tour and receive deep understanding of authentic Chinese folk culture and history in UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites – Pingyao Ancient City, Shuangling Temple and tick off surrounding highlighting sites – Wang Family’s Compound and Zhangbi Ancient Castle. You also enjoy flexible schedules of Pingyao arrival and departure.

Sara's family from Australia visited Mutianyu Great Wall in December 2023
6 Days Beijing Pingyao Highlights Tour

Highlights: Forbidden City, Great Wall, Summer Palace, Pingyao Ancient City, Wang's Family Compound

Located north to Beijing, Pingyao is only 4 hours' train journey the capital city of the Republic of China. This tour takes you to explore the huge contrast of glorious imperial history of Beijing and authentic civilian prosperous ancient city Pingyao in Ming and Qing Dynasty, and covers both the highlights of these two ancient cities.

Recommended Longer China Vacations including Datong and Pingyao2024/2025

If time allows, you are strongly recommended to plan more days to create a longer China vacation which also covers more popular destinations, such as Guilin, Xian, Tibet, Shanghai, Yangtze River, etc. Below are Top 5 recommended China vacation packages for 2024/2025! Find more China tours>>

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Tayuan Temple of Mount Wutai
8 Days Ancient Beijing & Shanxi Culture Tour

Beijing / Datong / Wutaishan / Pingyao

Home to plenty of historical heritage sites, both Beijing and Datong, Pingyao and Wutaishan in Shanxi province will give you a deep impression about culture and history of China, from glorious ancient imperial culture in Beijing to grand Buddhist sacred mountain and sites to the prosperous ancient Pingyao. If you have already visited Beijing, you can skip the itinerary in Beijing.

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11 Days Golden Triangle Tour with Shanxi Highlights

Beijing / Datong / Pingyao / Xian / Shanghai

This tour enhances the classic China Golden Triangle itinerary by incorporating the cultural treasures of Shanxi Province, including the awe-inspiring Yungang Grottoes and the beautifully preserved Pingyao Ancient City. Over 11 days, you'll delve into the rich tapestry of China's ancient cultural heritage, often referred to as the 'Ancient Chinese Culture Museum,' while also experiencing the vibrancy of modern city life.

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Shaolin Temple Kungfu Show at Shaolin Wushu Hall
11 Days Essence of China Culture Tour by Bullet Trains

Beijing / Pingyao / Xian / Luoyang / Shanghai

Stepping back into Imperial China! The northern China cities Beijing, Xian, Pingyao and Luoyang keep the essence of ancient China culture and history. Start your trip from Beijing, the city of 7 World Heritage Sites. Then take a bullet train to Pingyao, the best-preserved walled ancient city which used to be a financial center for ancient China. After that, you will get to Xian and Luoyang, two great ancient capitals of China. You will also visit Shaolin Temple, the holy shrine of Chinese Buddhism, as well as the place where Chinese Kung Fu originated. Lastly, take a flight to Shanghai to finish your exciting trip.

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Experience the Real Shaolin Kung Fu
12 Days Historical China Tour with Bullet Train Experience

Beijing / Datong / Pingyao / Xian / Luoyang / Dengfeng / Zhengzhou

If you want to explore the history and culture of China to the fullest, this tour is right for you. Many World Heritage Cultural Sites in the North China like Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Yungang Grottoes, Pingyao Ancient City, Longmen Grottoes etc. are included. You won’t miss Shaolin Kung Fu experience in 12 days.

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