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Private city tour Datong Yungang grottoes and Huayan Monastery

Duration: From 8 hours to 9 hours

TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM

$160

Taxes and fees will be calculated at checkout

Overview

Meet guide in the hotel lobby or train station, visit Yungang Grottoes located at the southern foot of Wuzhou Mountain, the grotto area was excavated along the mountain, imposingly stretching 1 kilometer with rich contents. Covering over 18,000 square meters engraving area, there are existing 45 main caves, 209 subsidiary caves, more than 1,100 niches, and more than 51,000 stone statues, among which the largest statue measures 17 meters and the smallest only 2 centimeters. Shanhua Temple was originally founded during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) but it was destroyed by war at the end of the Liao Dynasty . During the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234) it was rebuilt on a large scale. It has been preserved well until now. The Datong Nine Dragon Screen, built over 600 years ago, is presently the oldest and largest glazed screen in China today. Huayan temple Built during the Liao Dynasty , it is the largest and best preserved monastery of the Liao Dynasty in existence in China. 

Ticket Options

1 Option Available

Private service: $50

Ticket Information

  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • One per booking

What's Included

  • English speaking guide
  • Private transfer
  • Bottle of water

What's not Included

  • Accommodation
  • Tips
  • Entrance fee to Yungang Grottoes
  • Entrance fee to Huayan temple
  • Lunch

Cancellation Policy

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