Private Tour
Bullet Train To Datong Yungang Grottoes from Beijing Private Day Tour
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
You cannot imagine until you stand gazing up at them how awe inspiring are the statues and stone-cut architecture of the Yungang Grottos. Over 50 thousand Buddhas in 252 man-made caves punctuate the cliff of Wuzhou Mountain.The statues range in size from tiny Buddhas smaller than an inch, arrayed like tiles in the sandstone, to great carvings 55 feet high (17 meters). UNESCO made this a World Heritage Site in 2001, describing it as “a classical masterpiece of Chinese Buddhist art.” Half a century in the making, involving tens of thousands of workers, this temple like the great cathedrals of Europe is a testament for the ages. It can not but raise our gaze. Your private English-speaking guide will explain it all in detail.
This marvel is our destination. But first a more modern adventure: We'll shoot from the city for a roughly two-hour ride on the Beijing-Datong bullet train. From sleek steel to ancient stone – pretty amazing contrast in this day to remember for a lifetime.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
During Chinese public holiday, please book this tour 2 weeks in advance.
need bring your passport
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional English speaking tour guide
Local hand slice noodle lunch
Round Tickets of Bullet Train between Datong and Beijing
Transport by private vehicle
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Yungang Grottoes
Experience China's 350 KPH high-speed train to visit the datong yungang grottoes from Beijing。 Yungang Grottoes, one of the three major cave clusters in China, punctuate the north cliff of Wuzhou Mountain, Datong. The area was excavated along the mountain, extending 1 km (0.62 miles) from east to west, revealing 53 caves and over 51,000 stone statues Including round trip high-speed train tickets, yungang grottoes entrance tickets,and You've never seen anything before the local sliced noodles. This tour need your passport number and name of train tickets in advance. This tour provide option end at Datong city for your next plan.
Options
Yungang Grottoe Bullet Train
Pickup included
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This was a very long tour, but...
jdrapp,
Nov 5, 2017
- Viator
5.00This was a very long tour, but extremely worth the four hour drive from Beijing. Sights along the drive were awesome and the Grottoes were unbelievable, 45 Grottoes with amazing carvings everywhere. Lunch in Datong was wonderful and the local tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. One of the highlights of our visit to Beijing.
First off don't let the length of...
Terry P,
Apr 23, 2017
- Viator
5.00First off don't let the length of the day stop you from doing this tour!!! It was phenomenal!!! Bruce picked us up bright and early to start our long drive to The Grottoes. We arrived 3.5 hours after being picked up and Bruce told us where to go. This wasn't a tour as much as Bruce was our driver. I was a little concerned about that at first but as we wandered the grottoes and found each cave to be more amazing than the next we were all glad we were left to experience this at our own pace and as a family. After leaving with our mouths dropped to the ground from the sheer amazement of this place we met Bruce in the parking lot where we proceeded to the town of Datong for lunch!!! Bruce ordered a feast for us that we will remember forever. The restaurant was a blast more of a banquet hall and we were able to see a 12 year old boys birthday party going on and all the cultural fun that came with that!!!
Such a great day in every way and we would highly recommend Bruce and the long trip to The Grottoes. You'll never forget them!!!
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