Datong Highlights Sightseeing: Hanging Monastery and Wooden Pagoda

With accompany of professional tour guide and private transfer, spend full day to explore the historical relics and Chinese architecture in Datong. You will visit the peculiar wood-structured Hanging Monastery on the cliff at the foot of Mt. Hengshan, and the oldest and highest wooden structure in China - Yingxian County Wooden Pagoda.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si), Hengshan, Datong China

Tour starts at 9:00 am, local tour guide will pick you up from your Datong hotel and transfer you to the first stop of Hanging Monastery.

Because of the numerous pagodas in Datong it has been known as the 'City of Pagodas'. The peculiar wood-structured Hanging Monastery on the cliff at the foot of Mt. Hengshan gives a breath-taking view of Chinese architecture. Built in 491, Hanging Monastery has survived more than 1400 years. It is an architectural wonder. Seen from below, it appears to be a tumble-down castle in the air. Walk into the Monastery to explore this rare architecture and discover its history.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda, 76km (47 miles) south of Datong, Datong China

After having lunch in a local restaurant, move on to visit the Wooden Pagoda in Ying County. Regarded as the 'First Pagoda in the World', the Wooden Pagoda has about 900 years of history and is attractive for its exquisite design and delicate appearance. The Pagoda appears as a five-storey structure, but in fact it has a total of nine storeys with four hidden inside. And large Buddha statues hosted in the Wooden Pagoda are particularly impressive.

Afterwards, the tour guide will transfer you back to Datong hotel to conclude the trip.

Duration: 4 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 09:00 AM
Duration: 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Pickup from Centrally located Datong hotels, please provide your hotel information while booking.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Private transportation
• Professional tour guide
• Bottled water
• Chinese Lunch
• Hotel pickup & drop-off
• Entrance ticket fees
• Entry/Admission - Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda
• Entry/Admission - Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si)

Not Included

• Gratuities

Facilities