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Shanxi Historical Tour 9D: Taiyuan, Pingyao, Mt Wutai, and Datong

9 days
From Taiyuan to Datong
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 15
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Taiyuan

    Start point
    Taiyuan Wuxu International Airport, 太原武宿国际机场, Taiyuan Shi, Shanxi, China (Arrival exit)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Atour X Hotel Fuxi Street Taiyuan), Hotel (Boran Hotel (Taiyuan Liuxiang Zhonglou Street Branch))
  2. Day 2

    Taiyuan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Atour X Hotel Fuxi Street Taiyuan), Hotel (Boran Hotel (Taiyuan Liuxiang Zhonglou Street Branch))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jinci Temple
    • Visit Shanxi Museum
    • Visit Mengshan Giant Buddha
    Landmarks
    Jinci Temple
    Shanxi Museum
    Mengshan Giant Buddha
  3. Day 3

    Taiyuan to Pingyao

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hampton by Hilton Pingyao Ancient City), Hotel (Pingyao juhongyuan mansion department 2)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wang Family Courtyard
    Landmarks
    Wang Family Courtyard
    Pingyao Old Town
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  4. Day 4

    Pingyao

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hampton by Hilton Pingyao Ancient City), Hotel (Pingyao juhongyuan mansion department 2)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Yamen in Pingyao
    • Visit Pingyao city wall
    • Visit Rishengchang Bank
    • Visit Confucius Temple in Pingyao
    • Visit Shuangling Temple
    Landmarks
    Pingyao Old Yamen
    Pingyao City Wall
    Rishengchang Bank
    Confucius Temple in Pingyao
    Shuangling Temple
  5. Day 5

    Pingyao to Mt Wutai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Meilihao Hotel (Wutai Mountain Scenic Area Branch)), Hotel (Wutai Mountain Puyin Mountain House (Wutai Mountain Scenic Area Branch))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Foguang Temple
    • Climb Dailuo Ding (1080 steps)
    Landmarks
    Mt Wutai
    Foguang Temple
    Dailuo Ding
  6. Day 6

    Mt Wutai

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Meilihao Hotel (Wutai Mountain Scenic Area Branch)), Hotel (Wutai Mountain Puyin Mountain House (Wutai Mountain Scenic Area Branch))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Mount Wutai
    • Climb one of the five summits

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Dong Summit for sunrise views
    Landmarks
    Mt Wutai
    Dong Summit
  7. Day 7

    Mt Wutai to Datong

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Datong Pingcheng, an IHG Hotel), Hotel (yungang jianguo hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hanging Monastery
    • Visit Wooden Pagoda in Yingxian
    Landmarks
    Hanging Monastery
    Mt Henshan
    Wooden Pagoda in Yingxian
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  8. Day 8

    Datong

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Datong Pingcheng, an IHG Hotel), Hotel (yungang jianguo hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Huayan Monastery
    • Visit Nine-Dragon Screen
    • Visit Yungang Grottoes
    Landmarks
    Huayan Monastery
    Nine-Dragon Screen
    Yungang Grottoes
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  9. Day 9

    Datong Departure

    End point
    Datong Yungang Airport, 大同倍加造机场, Datong Shi, Shanxi, China (Main entrance)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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