Sale Price:
$75.00
Original Price:
$250.00
A three-day immersive circuit that lets Datong breathe. You’ll experience the full cultural arc — carved stone, suspended timber, imperial courtyards, living temples — and still have time to slow down, adjust, and follow your own interests.
Days one and two mirror the full Caves & Temples program:
• City heritage and Northern Wei art at the Yungang Grottoes, Huayan Temple, Shanhua Temple, the Nine-Dragon Screen, and Datong’s Old Town.
• A dedicated outer-day for Yingxian Wooden Pagoda and the Hanging Temple, timed for comfort and safety, with private transfers and on-site interpretation.
Day three is where the tour becomes personal. You can choose a nature-focused route — sunrise or sunset over the Datong Volcanic Cluster’s open horizons, or you can choose a cultural focus: in-depth temple and courtyard architecture (Prince Dai Mansion, quieter halls away from the crowds), museum and art spaces for historical context and contemporary perspective, or a food-and-street photography evening built around Old Town textures and night light.
This itinerary is engineered for travelers who value access, flexibility, and calm. You’re not “fitting everything in”; you’re letting the region unfold with expert guidance, private transport, and time to absorb.
Ideal for: slow travelers, couples or families who want substance and comfort, photographers, guests with academic or cultural interests, and anyone who wants Datong, Yingxian, and the surrounding landscape to feel like a curated residency rather than a checklist.
Includes: private English-speaking guide throughout, private vehicle and professional driver matched to group size, customized pacing each day, door-to-door pick-up and drop-off, contingency plans for weather and site conditions.
Not included: site tickets, meals, personal expenses.
Typical duration: ~8–9 hours per day, with flexibility built into day three
A three-day immersive circuit that lets Datong breathe. You’ll experience the full cultural arc — carved stone, suspended timber, imperial courtyards, living temples — and still have time to slow down, adjust, and follow your own interests.
Days one and two mirror the full Caves & Temples program:
• City heritage and Northern Wei art at the Yungang Grottoes, Huayan Temple, Shanhua Temple, the Nine-Dragon Screen, and Datong’s Old Town.
• A dedicated outer-day for Yingxian Wooden Pagoda and the Hanging Temple, timed for comfort and safety, with private transfers and on-site interpretation.
Day three is where the tour becomes personal. You can choose a nature-focused route — sunrise or sunset over the Datong Volcanic Cluster’s open horizons, or you can choose a cultural focus: in-depth temple and courtyard architecture (Prince Dai Mansion, quieter halls away from the crowds), museum and art spaces for historical context and contemporary perspective, or a food-and-street photography evening built around Old Town textures and night light.
This itinerary is engineered for travelers who value access, flexibility, and calm. You’re not “fitting everything in”; you’re letting the region unfold with expert guidance, private transport, and time to absorb.
Ideal for: slow travelers, couples or families who want substance and comfort, photographers, guests with academic or cultural interests, and anyone who wants Datong, Yingxian, and the surrounding landscape to feel like a curated residency rather than a checklist.
Includes: private English-speaking guide throughout, private vehicle and professional driver matched to group size, customized pacing each day, door-to-door pick-up and drop-off, contingency plans for weather and site conditions.
Not included: site tickets, meals, personal expenses.
Typical duration: ~8–9 hours per day, with flexibility built into day three
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