All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Hanging Temple at Hengshan from Datong in Datong

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All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Hanging Temple at Hengshan from Datong

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20 Sept
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21 Sept
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22 Sept
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All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Hanging Temple at Hengshan from Datong

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Highlights

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.

Itinerary

  • Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si)

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    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.

What's included

INCLUDED

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Lunch
Bottled water
Transport by private vehicle
Entrance Fee

NOT INCLUDED

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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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