2-Day Shanxi Private Tour Includes Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple and Pingyao Ancient Town

Attractions: Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Not Included

Yungang Grottoes

Meet you at the start points in the morning , put the luggage in trunk, if you arrive by overnight train, guide can show you the restaurant for the breakfast, then drive to visit Yungang Grottoes are renowned for their grand scale and artistic excellence, and are one of the treasures of ancient Chinese cave art. It boasts dozens of caves with a large number of Buddha statues, murals and reliefs carved inside, demonstrating the development and prosperity of Chinese Buddhist art.

Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si)

This temple is famous for its special architecture, which is situated on a steep canyon wall and appears to be hanging in the air, giving it a feeling like a flying pavilion in the sky. The Hanging Temple was built in 491 A.D. and has a history of more than 1,500 years. The temple preserves a wealth of cultural relics and ancient Buddhist artifacts, including Buddha statues, murals, and sutra scrolls.  After visit this temple, drive down to Pingyao directly on toll road.You will arrive in Pingyao around 19:00.

Attractions: Pingyao Ancient Town

Meal: Not included

Hotel: Not Included

After breakfast in the hotel, we will check out and your guide will pick you up to start Pingyao Ancient City exploration. 

You will start a walking tour of the Pingyao Old City. It is regarded as one of the most well-preserved Ming and Qing Dynasty ancient cities in China and a World Heritage Site. Built in the Ming Dynasty, the ancient city retains a large number of buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, making it one of the typical representatives of traditional Chinese ancient cities.The Ming Qing Street retains a large number of buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, including buildings of merchants, government offices and mansions, which demonstrate the commercial and administrative culture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.Rishengchang it was the meeting place of the ancient Chamber of Commerce for business exchanges and deliberation of important matters. The Ancient Government Office tells everything about the bureaucracy of the feudal society. If time allows, you shouldn’t miss the Temple of City God, with its solemn and exquisite architecture, the City God Temple is one of the important cultural attractions in Pingyao Ancient City. You can experience the religious atmosphere and learn about the culture of the City God inside the temple, as well as view the sculptures, murals and other artefacts inside the temple.

After tour, we will drop off you at your hotel or Pingyao railway station (suggest to book the train around 16:00)