Datong Wooden Pagoda & Hanging Temple Full-Day Tour

Name: Datong Wooden Pagoda and Hanging Temple Day Tour - Klook
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SKU: 153128
Price: 437 CNY
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A Trio of Ancient Architectural Wonders: A Day Immersed in Chinese Civilization: Visit the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, known as the “First Wooden Pagoda in the World,” and appreciate the exquisite mortise and tenon craftsmanship of a millennium; Explore the Hanging Temple, an “aerial pavilion,” and experience the breathtaking wonder of its construction on a cliff face; Stroll through the Yungang Grottoes, immersing yourself in a Buddhist art gallery dating back 1,500 years. Three national-level protected monuments linked together, allowing you to understand Shanxi’s profound history in a single day.
Comfortable and Effortless Travel: Travel in a luxurious, air-conditioned tour bus throughout the journey, bid farewell to crowds and heat, with spacious seats and a smooth ride, allowing you to easily reach every scenic spot and recharge your energy to fully appreciate the magnificent views.
In-Depth Interpretation by Professional Guides: Experienced tour guides accompany you throughout the journey, using vivid stories and professional knowledge to reveal the legendary stories behind the ancient buildings, leading you to understand the cultural codes of every brick, wood, cave, and Buddha, and gain an immersive experience that goes beyond the visual.
Worry-Free Journey: From transportation to sightseeing, thoughtful arrangements are made throughout the journey. There is no need to worry about planning the itinerary. Just bring your curiosity and camera to start a wonderful journey intertwined with history and aesthetics.
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# * 📩 Pre-departure Notice
One day before departure, by 6 PM, a tour notice or staff WeChat QR code will be sent via WhatsApp or email. Customer service and staff will proactively contact you. Please submit your ID photos in a timely manner to facilitate itinerary arrangements. Thank you for your cooperation.
# * 📌 Itinerary Overview
Depart and gather near Hualin Xintiandi/Wanda Plaza in Datong city center to Yingxian Wooden Pagoda to Hanging Temple to Yungang Grottoes to arrive at Hualin Xintiandi in Datong for disbanding, ending the Northern Shanxi trip.
(The above itinerary order is for reference only and may be advanced or postponed. The order of attractions may also be adjusted, depending on the weather and traffic conditions on the day. Please refer to the actual tour arrangements.)
# * 🕗 Meeting Time and Location
Meeting Time: 6:30-6:45
Location: Near Hualin Xintiandi/Wanda Plaza in Datong city center
The specific time and location will be subject to actual arrangements.
# * ⭐ Must-See Highlights
🏞️Hanging Temple (Hunyuan, Datong) A cliffside marvel left from the Northern Wei Dynasty, half-embedded in the cliff and built in mid-air, supported by ingenious mechanics. It integrates Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian cultures, with thrilling yet healing plank walks.
Yingxian Wooden Pagoda (Sakyamuni Pagoda of Fogong Temple) One of the world’s three great pagodas, a pure wooden, nail-free mortise and tenon masterpiece from the Liao Dynasty, standing 67 meters tall for nearly a thousand years, housing the essence of dougong art and Liao Dynasty Buddhist culture.
Yungang Grottoes A World Cultural Heritage site, the pinnacle of Northern Wei royal carving art, with 53 caves and over 50,000 statues, including the open-air giant Buddha and the flying Apsaras of Wuhua Cave, engraving a thousand years of history and the beauty of East-West artistic fusion.

Yingxian Wooden Pagoda is the oldest and tallest wooden pagoda existing in China, and is known as one of the "Three Great Leaning Towers of the World" along with the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy and the Eiffel Tower in France.

Yingxian Wooden Pagoda is the only existing pure wooden structure pavilion-style ancient pagoda in China. It has a five-story, six-eave exterior, but the pagoda is actually divided into nine stories (five visible stories and four hidden stories).

Having undergone multiple earthquakes, wars, and other natural and man-made disasters, it was repaired during the Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties.

However, due to the vicissitudes of time, the pagoda body currently has a tilt, and the repair plan is still under study.

The Hanging Temple integrates natural and cultural landscapes, and with its characteristics of "danger, uniqueness, and ingenuity," it ranks first among the Eighteen Scenic Spots of Mount Heng.

The Hanging Temple was originally named "Xuankong Temple." The name originates from two sources: first, "Xuan" is taken from Taoist doctrine, and "Kong" originates from Buddhist teachings; second, the temple appears to hang on the mountainside, and "Xuan"

From a distance, the Hanging Temple's pavilions appear to protrude from the cliff, connected by corridors, supported by a dozen pillars at the bottom. In reality, 27 beams are buried beneath the plank walkways and pavilions, deeply embedded in the rock an

It is the only existing temple in China that combines Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, embodying the ideas of the three religions in one place.

The Yungang Grottoes are a famous World Cultural Heritage site, known as one of China's Four Great Grottoes along with the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, and the Maijishan Grottoes in Tianshui. They are also listed as one of

The Yungang Grottoes are China's first royal-authorized grottoes, reflecting the political ambitions of the Northern Wei Dynasty, witnessing the eastward spread of Buddhism and the exchange between Chinese and Western cultures, and serving as a historical

The stone carvings are divided into three periods: early, middle, and late, according to the cave shape, content of the statues, and stylistic development. The early period is robust and simple, with a Western Regions flavor, and the "Tanyao Five Caves" a

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The tour guide will call you the day before departure to inform you of the meeting time and location. Please keep your mobile phone accessible.
Our company reserves the right to reasonably adjust the itinerary without reducing the number of attractions.
Minors and tourists over 60 years of age must be accompanied by family members. Any consequences arising from their own physical conditions shall be borne by themselves and are not the responsibility of the travel agency.
You must bring your valid ID with you when you depart. If you suffer losses such as visiting attractions due to not carrying a valid ID, you will be responsible for the losses.
Tourists must ensure that they are in good health before participating in the tour itinerary arranged by the travel agency. They must not deceive or conceal any information. The travel agency is not responsible for any accidents caused by the tourist's physical discomfort.
The travel agency does not recommend tourists to participate in activities with uncertain personal safety. The travel agency is not responsible for the consequences arising from tourists' unauthorized actions.
If a tourist leaves the group or changes the itinerary midway for personal reasons, it will be regarded as an automatic waiver. The travel agency will not be able to refund any fees, and the tourist will be responsible for other expenses and safety issues arising therefrom.

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