From Beijing to Datong Private Day Tour with Train Tickets

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13 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Take bullet train G2529 (07:41–09:45) from Beijing to Datong with your private guide in the early morning.
Upon arriving in Datong, first explore Datong Ancient City. Boasting a 2,300-year history, it once served as the Northern Wei Dynasty capital. Admire its well-preserved ancient city wall, classic military architecture, Nine-Dragon Screen and old temples to experience authentic northern Chinese history and folk culture.
Have local lunch at a characteristic restaurant, then visit Yungang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site carved 1,500 years ago under the Northern Wei Dynasty. The site contains 45 main caves and over 51,000 stone Buddhas. Representing peak early Chinese Buddhist cave art, it merges Chinese, Indian and Central Asian styles and records ancient northern China’s cultural integration.
Return to Beijing by train and check in at your hotel.

What's Included

Private transportation
Entrance fee
Lunch
Full-time professional English-speaking tour guide
Round-trip high-speed train tickets from Beijing- Datong
Dinner
Gratuities
Personal expenses such as drinks, souvenirs and shopping fees

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our tour guide will contact the tourists one day in advance to confirm the hotel name and address. The next day, either the tour guide or driver will wait for the tourists in the hotel's lobby with a name‑board.

Itinerary

Duration: 13 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Datong City Walls

    Datong Ancient City Wall represents exquisite ancient Chinese military architecture. It was rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty by General Xu Da on the ruins of cities dating back to the Northern Wei, Liao and Jin dynasties. The square rampart extends 7.24 kilometres around the old town. Built of rammed earth covered with blue bricks, it features complete defensive facilities including city gates, watchtowers and barbicans. As a vital frontier stronghold in ancient northern China, the wall preserves profound historical heritage. Walking along the wall, visitors enjoy panoramic views of the ancient city, and the lit rampart presents fantastic scenery after sunset.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Nine Dragon Screen

    Datong Nine-Dragon Wall is China’s oldest and largest glazed tile nine-dragon screen wall, built in the Ming Dynasty as the screen wall of Prince Dai’s mansion. Covered with colourful glazed tiles, the wall displays vivid dragons chasing pearls amid waves and clouds. With sophisticated craftsmanship and bright lasting colours, it reflects supreme ancient Chinese ceramic art. Far older than the ones in Beijing, this precious relic embodies traditional imperial culture. It is a landmark showcasing remarkable ancient Chinese architectural and sculptural skills.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Yungang Grottoes

    It is a great place to experience authentic northern Chinese history and folk culture. Enjoy authentic local lunch at a featured restaurant, then visit Yungang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,carved during the Northern Wei Dynasty over 1,500 years ago, it features 45 major caves and more than 51,000 stone Buddha statues. It represents the pinnacle of early Chinese Buddhist cave art, blending Indian, Central Asian and Chinese artistic traditions. A masterpiece of religious sculpture, it vividly reflects the cultural integration and splendid civilization of ancient northern China.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Beijing Weidu Travel
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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Rail Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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