French guide Datong-Caves of Yungang, Huayan Temple, the nine dragons screen, Datong, Shanxi, China
– This trip does not include any forced stops in tourist shops
– No hidden costs: fuel, tolls are included in the quote
– Private guide service, lunch, entrance tickets, private transport and pick-up
hotel charges are included
– It is possible to have a French or English speaking guide service
let’s choose your option
Description & Instructions When Visiting Datong, Shanxi, China
– This trip does not include any forced stops in tourist shops
– No hidden costs: fuel, tolls are included in the quote
– Private guide service, lunch, entrance tickets, private transport and pick-up
hotel charges are included
– It is possible to have a French or English speaking guide service
let’s choose your option
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Yungang Grottoes, Wuzhou Mountain, Urban Area, Datong 37000 China
Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time. And then visit the caves of Yungang which are ancient caves of Chinese Buddhist temple located near the city of Datong, in Shanxi province. These are excellent examples of rock-cut architecture and one of the three most famous ancient Buddhist sculpture sites in China.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nine Dragon Screen, Yanghe Street, Cheng District, Datong 037000 China
Next, visit the screen of the nine dragons at the palace museum. There are three dragon screens in China, and it is the largest in China. The 426 azure stones that make up the dragons have also kept their brilliance and grandeur for 600 years.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Huayan Temple of Datong, Daxi Street, Urban Area, Datong 037004 China
Appreciate China’s capacity for sustainable regeneration when you experience the cultural synthesis of religion and politics in the Huyan Temple Art Complex. Although the temple has been burnt down and rebuilt several times since its creation (907), the Mahavira Hall and the library of Buddhist texts still preserve the architecture, sculptures, frescoes and ancient inscriptions of China.
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Starts: Datong, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
