Tour Overview
| Tour Code | sc-dt-01 |
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| Departure Date | 15 August 2009 ~ |
| Special Price | $1,021 Tourist Class 2-5 Persons |
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Tour Summary
| Dates | Destinations | Today's Activities | Comments |
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| Day 1 | Datong | Arrive in Datong | Pick-up & lunch included |
| Day 2 | Datong - Mt. Wutaishan | Datong to Wutaishan by air-conditioned coach | Breakfast & lunch included |
| Day 3 | Mt. Wutaishan | Breakfast & lunch included | |
| Day 4 | Mt. Wutaishan - Taiyuan | Wutaishan to Taiyuan by air-conditioned coach | Breakfast & lunch included |
| Day 5 | Taiyuan - Pingyao | Taiyuan to Pingyao by air-conditioned coach | Breakfast & lunch included |
| Day 6 | Pingyao - Taiyuan | Departure | Breakfast & lunch & see-off included |
Accommodation Details
| Day | Stay City | Tourist Class | Classic Class | Deluxe Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Datong | Hongqi Grand Hotel | Datong Hotel | Yungang International Hotel |
| 2,3 | Wutaishan | Civil Administration Guest Hotel | Flowers and Plants Mountain Village | Wu Feng Villa |
| 4 | Taiyuan | YingXi Building | Yuyuan Hotel | Grand Metropole Wanshi Hotel Shanxi |
| 5 | Pingyao | Wen Yuan Kui Hotel | Pingyao Hongshanyi Hotel | Pingyao Financier Club |
Tour Price Variation
| 1 person | 2-5 persons | 6-9 persons | Single room supplement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist Class | 1630 | 993 | 594 | 113 |
| Classic Class | 1760 | 1058 | 659 | 167 |
| Deluxe Class | 1998 | 1177 | 778 | 264 |
Price Inclusions
- All domestic transportation within China as per itineraries;
- Hotel accommodation as per itinerary based on two people sharing one room;
- Meals as listed in the itinerary: with daily western breakfasts; daily lunches and/or dinners at local finest restaurants;
- Entrance fees of sightseeing and show as listed in the itinerary;
- Excellent individual English speaking guide & driver;
- Luggage handling and transfers from airport to hotel and vice versa;
- Private air-conditioned car or van for land transportation;
- Two bottles of mineral water per day;
- Government taxes.
Price Exclusions
- International and domestic airfare not included in the itinerary;
- Personal expenses;
- Excess baggage expense;
- Any meals that are not indicated in the itinerary;
- Tips to guides or drivers;
- Insurance fees;
- Visa fees.
Tour Day By Day Itinerary
Day by Day Itinerary
- » Datong
- Upon arrival at Datong, you are transferred to your hotel.
- First visit the Yungang Grottoes. The three main sites in China that are famous for their stone sculpture are Dunhuang, Longmen and Yungang. Among these, the Yungang Grottoes are considered first among equals, for their tremendous size, their ancient history, and their relatively complete state of preservation.
- Then move onto the Datong Nine Dragon Screen, which is one of four nine-dragon screens in China.
- Go on and stop at Shanhua Temple, one of the most intact and largest preserved temples of Liao and Jin dynasties in China.
Nine Dragon Screen The body of the Nine Dragon Screen consists of nine flying dragons with a golden-scaled, shiny-eyed dragon located in the center. The middle dragon is sitting on the axis of the ma ...
Shanhua Temple The temple looks very spiritual and solemn. The main structures are the Temple Gate, Three-Sage Hall and the Great Hall, which are arranged along the central axis and ascend one af ...
Yungang Grottoes Sculptures here are noted for their vigorous features and rich variety that range from the smallest, only 2 centimeters high, to the tallest - a Buddha 17 meters high.
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- » Datong - Mt. Wutaishan
- Today's tour features the Hanging Temple (Xuankong Si) and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda.
- The Hanging Temple is a special monastery with elements of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. It is miraculously supported only by a simple buildup with framework and rock and has survived over 1500 years.
- The next stop,the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda is the oldest and tallest wooden structure in China. It is regarded as an architectural wonder without any single nail or rivet used to its construction.
- Head to Wutaishan by air-conditioned coach and check in hotel for relaxation.
- Hanging Temple The workmanship of Hanging Temple lies in the fact that with the supporting beams as its basis and the skilful utilization of the hidden rocks, the whole building is uniquely well- ...
Wooden Pagoda Built without the use of nails, the entire structure is solid, imposing, and elegant. It has weathered nearly a thousand years of wind and storm, yet has remained intact despite ma ...
- » Mt. Wutaishan
- Visit Mt. Wutaishan, one of the best places in China to view Buddhist architecture.
- Mt. Wutaishan's temples are an eclectic mix of Han Buddhist and Tibetan and Mongolian Lamanist traditions. The beautiful scenery here is also a masterpiece. There are five glorious peaks: Wanghai Peak in the east, Guayue Peak in the west, Jinxiu Peak in the south, Yedou Peak in the north, and the central Cuiyan Peak.
Mt. Wutaishan Wu Tai Shan means Five Plateau Mountain, and the highest of these stands at 3,058 meters. As one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains in China, it is a popular pilgrimage destinat ...
- » Mt. Wutaishan - Taiyuan
- Take an air-conditioned coach to Taiyuan, on the way visit Chongshansi temple. This dignified and majestic temple keeps numerous precious cultural relics, such as sculptures, paintings and sutras and others.
- » Taiyuan - Pingyao
- Drive to Pingyao from Taiyuan. On the way, explore the Jinci Temple, built during the northern Wei Dynasty. It is a combination of historical cultural relics and beautiful landscapes.
- Upon arrival in Pingyao, visit Qiao Family's Compound established during the Qing Dynasty. This well-preserved and exquisite structure used to be the residence of a powerful trading family with significant commercial influence even beyond Shanxi Province.
Jinci Temple Situated at the source of Jin River by Xuanwang Hill, Jin Temple is a combination of historical cultural relics and beautiful landscapes. With ancient buildings, skirted by mountai ...
Qiao Family's Compound Lying at Qiaojiapu Village, 54 km south of Taiyuan, the Qiao Family's Compound is another masterpiece of traditional civil architecture in North China. First built in the period of ...
- » Pingyao - Taiyuan
- Today you have a chance to explore Pingyao Ancient City, which is famous for its 2,700 year old city walls and streets. You will find yourself flung back in time to feel its past prosperity.
- Due to its enormous influence upon the development of banking in China, the Rishengchang Exchange Shop has become a place of considerable interest to visitors in recent years. Then have a look at the Ancient City Wall.
- At last take the air-conditioned coach to Taiyuan and the guide escorts you to the railway station.
Ancient City Wall of Pingyao Among the "Three Treasures" of Pingyao Ancient City, the Ancient City Wall is rated highest, the other two being Zhengguo Temple, and Shuanglin Temple. This city wall enjoys the lo ...
Pingyao Ancient City Being one of the four wholly-protected ancient cities in China, Pingyao Ancient City is thought of as the "treasure house" of ancient Chinese architectures. It is now renowned for ...
Travler's FAQ & Tips
Weather
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Are there any tips about the weather in Taiyuan?
Shanxi province is located on the Loess Plateau and is windy and dusty. So you had better not dress in light color. Besides, the air is dry and you should take good care of your skin, and drink more water, or else your lips will be chapped.
What should I note when eating in Shanxi?
The soil in Shanxi province is alkaline, so we strongly recommend you to drink a spoon of local mature vinegar before your three meals a day because the local vinegar could reduce the alkalescence and prevent intestinal disease.
Proper diet is important. Do not eat too much. Eat more vegetables, fruits and drink more water in order to adapt yourself to the plateau-climate. You had better not smoke or drink.
What speciality products does Shanxi have?
Pingyao beef, Pingyao lacquerwork, Shanxi mature vinegar, Shanxi red date, "Fen jiu" (a kind of famous Chinese hard liquor), mushrooms and tropaeolum of Mount Wutaishan and so on.
Some tips on touring around temples on Mt. Wutaishan
The mountain area is scattered with many famous temples which are the highlights of Mt. Wutaishan tour. There are several aspects tourists should pay attention to, such as:
- Monk in these temples should be styled "Shifu" or "Fashi" while the abbot styled "Zhanglao," "Fangzhang," or "Shanshi (Chan master)." All the forms of address show the respect for the monks. Monk in lamasery should be addressed as "lama," meaning great master. Do not call them "Heshang" or "Chujiaren" or even other insulting name.
- When meeting monks in these temples, you should salute them by putting the palms together and lowering your head slightly or you can put upright one of your hand before chest and lower your head. Never shake their hands, embrace them, touch their heads or other unsuitable action.
- When talking with the monks, you should not speak of killing, marriage and eating meat in order to avoid arousing their antipathy. Don't speak loudly, discuss casually, lampoon, touch the Buddhist figures or leave any mark on statues. You may stand and look silently or leave quietly if you come across the Buddhist ceremony. Take care of your kids lest naive children behave impolitely.
- No smoking in the temples. Do not leave litter. Taking photographs is not permitted.
