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Private Day Tour to Yungang Caves, Wooden Pagoda, Hanging Temple from Taiyuan

Shuo Zhou Shi

Embark on a private day tour from Taiyuan to explore the UNESCO-listed Yungang Caves, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, and Hengshan Hanging Monastery. Discover the rich cultural heritage of Shanxi Province in China with a knowledgeable local guide.

Duration: 14 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Pagoda of Fogong Temple - At 7am, your guide will pick you up from your Taiyuan hotel, then take 3-hour car ride to Yingxian County to visit the impressive wooden pagoda. It was built about 1000 years ago in Liao Dynasty. The 67.31-meter pagoda is the oldeset woonden pagoda in the world. Though it is not allowed to climb up, but it is worthing viewing the historical building standing here for 1000 years.
Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si) - Then you will take another one-hour car ride to Hanging Monastery. It was built by the cliff and supported by the huge and long wooden pillars. The entire temple is impressive to view from below and above. Though it was built in 491AD, it is quite well-preserved. Moreover, it is interesting to see three religions in one temple, which are Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.
Yungang Grottoes - Then you will take 1.5-hour car ride to Yungang Caves in Datong city. It is a UNESCO cultural heritage, and has a history over 1500 years. You will view the impressive Buddha statues, frescos, and carvings in the caves with a local guide to learn its history and story.
A quick lunch is included.
Later, you will be transferred back to your Taiyuan hotel where the tour concludes.

What's Included

Lunch included
Expert local guide
Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
All entrance fees covered
Comfortable transport by private vehicle

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

The Yuncang Grottoes, recognized as a UNESCO cultural heritage site located in Datong, along with the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda and Hengshan Hanging Monastery, are standout historical sites in China’s Shanxi Province. This exclusive private tour grants you a day to discover these three landmarks, with a local guide accompanying you. You would be picked up from your centrally situated Taiyuan hotel at 7am. Kindly bear in mind this will be an extensive day tour.

Location

Pagoda of Fogong Temple

Bei Jie

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

From $143

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up to 15 guests

1 Adult