Datong City Break, Private Tour
Datong (China)
Location
Join our four-day city break in Datong and discover its charming old-town essence. Feel the sensations of the ancient heritage while walking along its city wall and explore the magical cave art in Yungang Grottoes, a perfect fusion between the Buddhist and old Chinese tradition. Perhaps visit the Nine Dragon Screen, decorated with nine coiling dragons picked out in coloured glazed tiles, and indulge into the tasteful local gastronomy at one of the traditional restaurants.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Datong: Fascinating city, located in the southwest of Shanxi province, the gateway to the awe-inspiring Yungang Caves.
Yungang Grottoes: Remarkable cave art representing the spiritual fusion between the Buddhist and Chinese tradition.
Nine Dragon Screen: The finest spiritual wall in China, decorated in colored glazed tiles that is believed to be a front line in a feng shui defense.
What's included?
TOUR GUIDE:
- Operated with English-speaking local guides during Yungang Grottoes half-day excursion (Day 2)
ACCOMMODATION:
- 3 night’s accommodation
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-3 Datong:
Superior Hotel Category = Datong Hotel or similar 4*
MEALS:
- 3 Breakfasts
TRANSPORT:
- Inbound/Outbound private transfers from/to Datong airport or Datong railway station with English speaking guide assistance
- Private transportation in an air-conditioning vehicle throughout the tour (Day 2)
ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITIES:
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Yungang Grottoes half-day excursion (Day 2)
OTHER:
- Meet & Greet
Exclusions
- International nor domestic flight tickets and airport taxes or China visa fees (if any)
- Rail tickets
- Lunches and dinners
- Travel Insurance
- Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic/non- alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, or items not stated explicitly in the programme
- City tax not included, payable on the spot
- Any visit not mentioned in the programme
- Optional tours and activities
- Tips for guides and drivers
Please Note
- Please check the China visa requirements with your local embassy or authorities
- No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed
- Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the contents of the tour without prior notice, including possible change of hotels and/or itinerary
- Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
- In many hotels in China, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
- We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems, security reasons or Corona restrictions.
What do I need to bring?
Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in China. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat can be very useful during your stay.
Cancellation Policy
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