Datong Private Day Tour of Yungang Grottoes and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda
Delve into the rich cultural heritage of Datong with a visit to two of its most renowned historical sites. Start your journey at the Yungang Grottoes, a magnificent collection of Buddhist cave carvings dating back to the 5th century. These grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, feature thousands of intricately carved statues and are a testament to ancient artistry and religious devotion.
Next, visit the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, also known as the Pagoda of Fogong Temple. This remarkable millenary structure, built entirely of wood without nails, stands as the tallest and oldest wooden pagoda in the world. It is an architectural marvel and a symbol of China's rich history.
This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore Datong's cultural relics, providing insight into the city's spiritual and architectural legacy.
Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda
Meet your guide at the lobby of your hotel in Datong city centre and be transferred to Ying Xian County to visit the famous wooden pagoda, also called Pagoda of Fogong Temple. The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda was built in 1056 and it’s the oldest wooden building in the world. Your guide will show how not a single nail was used in the construction of this nine-story and 67 meters high structure; something amazing when taking into account that it has survived seven major earthquakes. Next you will enjoy a traditional local lunch, with ingredients from this Chinese province called Shanxi. Flour is the main material in this area, used to cooked more than a hundred types of dishes, from noodles to beautiful pasta designs known as "flour sculptures". During your lunch you will enjoy the famous sliced noodles, corn oil cakes and honeycomb noodles.
Yungang Grottoes
After lunch, you will head to the famous Yungang Grottoes, listed as a World Heritage Site in 2001 and considered one of China's largest ancient grottoes. In the area remains 53 grottoes and 45 major caves, with around 51,000 stone statues. After the tour finishes, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Datong city centre.
- Marvel at the awe-inspiring Buddhist sculptures carved into the rock face at the Yungang Grottoes
- Journey to the iconic Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, also known as the Pagoda of Fogong Temple.
- Immerse yourself in Datong's rich cultural heritage as you explore these two iconic landmarks.
- Group Restrictions: infant : Age 1–2 adult : Age 3–70
Gratuities Entrance fees to the sights Lunch
