4-Day Tour in Shanxi

• Yungang Grottoes - Jiulong Wall

• 4+ stars hotel

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Today, you will explore the Yungang Grottoes, one of the Four Great Caves of China and a World Heritage Site. Preserved to the present in the Grottoes are 53 caves and over 51 000 statues. It not only shows the exquisite carving skills of ancient craftsmen, but also contains rich Buddhist culture and historical value.

We will visit Cave 5, the largest of the Yungang Grottoes and the most representative. The central seated statue of the Third Buddha in the cave is 17 meters high, which is the tallest statue of Buddha in the Yungang Grottoes.

In the afternoon, you will visit an amazing structure, Jiulong Wall. Nine lifelike dragons are depicted on it. The Nine Dragon Wall symbolizes suppressing evil spirits and blessing peace.

• Pagoda of Fogong Temple - the Xuankong Temple - Pingyao Ancient Town
  

• 4+ stars Hotel

• Breakfast

You will be dropped off in Datong and traveled to the Pagoda of Fogong Temple. Not only is it the oldest and tallest wooden multi-storey building in the world, it is also breathtaking for its superb craftsmanship that requires no nails, screws or bolts. It is the world's tallest and oldest surviving pure wooden building, and is one of the "Three Wondrous Towers of the World" along with the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy and the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

You will then arrive at the Hanging Temple(Xuankong Temple), an ancient temple that was built in 491 and has endured for more than 1,500 years. The whole temple was built on the rock face of a sheer cliff, and the highest place in the temple is about 50 meters above ground,like suspending on the cliff face.

After visiting the Hanging Temple, you will arrive at Pingyao Ancient Town, where you will check into your hotel and refresh yourself for tomorrow's trip.

• Pingyao Ancient Town - Shuanglin Temple

• 4+ stars hotel

• Breakfast

In the morning, you will visit Pingyao Ancient Town, which is known as the "Museum of Ming and Qing Dynasty Architecture". Pingyao Ancient City, with a history of more than 2,700 years, is not only one of the best-preserved ancient cities in China, but also honored to be listed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List for its rich cultural connotations and unique architectural styles.

You can climb the Pingyao Ancient City Wall to get a full view of this ancient town. Then, you will visit the Rishengchang Old Bank to experience the financial landscape of that era and learn about the operation of banks in ancient times.

After visiting Pingyao Ancient City, you will arrive at the Shuanglin Temple, famous for its colorful sculptures and known as the "Treasure Trove of Oriental Colorful Sculptures".

Recommended Activities:
You can watch a theater performance of "Seeing Pingyao Again" (19:00~20:30). This drama focuses on the local life, prosperity and decline of Pingyao during the Qing Dynasty.

• Zhangbi Ancient Fort - Wang Family Courtyard

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• Breakfast

  
  

In the morning you will travel to Zhangbi Ancient Fortress. This ancient fortress originated from a series of tunnels and tunnels that were dug to escape from the war during the war time more than 1380 years ago.

Next, we will go to the Wang Family Courtyard, which is not only one of the largest residential buildings in China, but also the largest well-preserved architectural complex in Shanxi, and is known as "the first residence of Chinese residential buildings", "China's folk Forbidden City" and "Shanxi's Forbidden City". "Forbidden City of Shanxi".

The Wang Family Courtyard is not only a magnificent architectural complex, but also a heavy historical scroll. It records the glorious history of the Wang family and also witnesses the changes in all aspects of Chinese feudal society, including politics, economy and culture.

After the tour, we will transfer you to the airport or train station in Shanxi for you train or flight to your next destination.