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Start from 188USD P/P
Per Person
Start from 188USD P/P
Per Person
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Why Travel with Discover Beijing Tours
Unique Experiences
Enjoy a premium trip that goes beyond the typical tourist attractions.Well-Selected Local Guides
Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and attentive — your personal local guides will share interesting stories, insider information, and even create unexpected highlights!Your Booking is Risk-Free
Cancel up to 24 hours before the travel date in advance for a full refund
All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Hanging Temple at Hengshan from Datong
Discover Datong’s UNESCO-listed Hengshan Hanging Temple at your own pace on this private day tour. Admire the 1400 years old temple; be amazed by its elaborate design and unique architecture, get to know the integrating Buddhism, Daoism and Confucianism at the temple. Tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, lunch, travel by private vehicle with Datong hotel or train station pick up and drop off.
Tour Highlights
Tour Highlights- Discover Datong’s UNESCO-listed Hengshan Hanging Temple at your own pace
- Gain deep insight into the history of the attraction
- admire the 1400 years old temple; be amazed by its elaborate design and unique architecture
- Explore the temple which integrating Buddhism, Daoism and Confucianism.
- Make sure everyone bring passport with
- Full names and passport numbers are required to book tickets for attractions
Itinerary Quick Look
Meet your private guide in hotel’s lobby in Datong, heading directly to Hengshan Hanging Temple which takes about 1.5 hours. On the way, your tour guide will explain the related histories and stories, feel free to ask questions if you have.
The hanging temple is the only existed temple hosting worship for the Taoists, Confucians and Buddhists. Built in 491 A.D, Hanging Temple is an architectural wonder because it hangs on the west cliff of Jinxia Gorge more than 50 meters above the ground. An unique mechanical theory was applied to building the framework. Crossbeams were half-inserted into the rock as the foundation, while the rock in back became its support. Seen from below, it appears to be a tumble-down castle in the air. Inside, it provides the same scene as other temples. Hanging Monastery is an architectural wonder. A unique mechanical theory was applied to building the framework. The architecture embodies a great cultural achievement of Chinese people. Follow your tour guide to experience the 1400 years architectural wonder, get to learn the history of three major religions in China and how these believes been used into the architecture.
Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant, after the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Datong.
| Group Size | Adult(Age:11-80) Price/p.p | Child(Age:4-10) Price/p.p | Infant(Age:0-3) Price/p.p |
| 1 Person | $ 338 | $90 | Free of charge but no seat |
| 2 Adults | $ 188 | / | / |
| 3 Adults | $ 158 | / | / |
| 4 Adults | $ 138 | / | / |
| 5 Adults | $ 128 | / | / |
| 6 Adults | $ 118 | / | / |
| 7 Adults | $ 108 | / | / |
| 8 Adults | $ 100 | / | / |
| 9 Adults | $ 94 | / | / |
| 10-15 Adults | $ 94 | / | / |
Discount available at low season, please send inquiries!
Free cancellation
Free cancellationCancel up to 24 hours before the travel date in advance for a full refund
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DepartureOur tour guide will hold a sign with your name on and meet you in the lobby of your Datong Downtown hotel
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Departure Time8:00am/9:00am
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Return TimeTour is about 8 hours
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IncludedBottled waterLunchEntrance FeeProfessional guideTransport by private vehicleHotel pickup and drop-off
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Not IncludedGratuities
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