



All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Hanging Temple at Hengshan from Datong
Product code 19099P394
From
From USD 188
Dates
Available from Nov 22, 2019
Start times
12:00 PM, 10:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 7:30 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-3, Child ages 4-9, Adult ages 10-90
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All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Hanging Temple at Hengshan from Datong
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Duration
6 hours to 8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 188
All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Hanging Temple at Hengshan from Datong




Duration
6 hours to 8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Discover Datong’s UNESCO-listed Hengshan Hanging Temple at your own pace on this private day tour. Follow your guide to admire the 1400 years old temple; be amazed by its elaborate design and unique architecture, as well as integrating Buddhism, Daoism and Confucianism. Tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, lunch, travel by private vehicle with Datong hotel or train station pick up and drop off.
Overview
Discover Datong’s UNESCO-listed Hengshan Hanging Temple at your own pace on this private day tour. Follow your guide to admire the 1400 years old temple; be amazed by its elaborate design and unique architecture, as well as integrating Buddhism, Daoism and Confucianism. Tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, lunch, travel by private vehicle with Datong hotel or train station pick up and drop off.
What's Included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Lunch
Bottled water
Transport by private vehicle
Entrance Fee
Not included
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 1
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. 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. 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.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before

