Shanxi Culture and Heritage Tour: 4 days
The following itinerary and quotation is still available in 2010.
Itinerary
Day 1 Datong Arrival
Greetings and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the time is at your disposal.
Day 2: Datong - Taiyuan by train (B+L+D)
Sightseeing: Yungang Grottoes / Hua Yan Monastery / Nine-dragon Screens
You will spend the day touring around the city, including visits to the famous Yungang Grottoes, antique Hua Yan Monastery as well as the Nine-dragon Screens. Yungang Grottoes is one of the largest grotto-groups in China. There are now 53 grottoes with 51000 statues remaining. Nine-dragon Screens is the largest and earliest one of the three famous Nine-dragon Screens in China. In the afternoon take soft seat train to Taiyuan (5 hours) and transfer to the hotel.
Day 3: Taiyuan – Pingyao by private van (B+L)
Sightseeing: Jinci Temple / Qiao's Compoun / Pingyao Ancient City Wall
Today you will experience the Jinci Temple, the ancestor temple of the Jin family. After the lunch you visit Qiao's Compound. Qiao's Compound is marvelous example of the architecture of the Qing dynasty in Taiyuan. The plant occupied 8,724.8 square meters of land, consisting of 6 large yards and 20 small yards with 313 houses in total. Then you continue to visit Pingyao Ancient City Wall, which is the most well-preserved wall among the ancient historical and cultural cities in China.
Day 4: Pingyao - Taiyuan – Next Destination (B+L)
Sightseeing: Shuanglin Temple / Zhenguo Temple
Your morning tour features Shuanglin Temple, which is reputed to be the 'ancient painted sculptures museum'. The Shuanglin Temple was included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO as an important cultural site of Ping Yao City in 1997. Afterwards, you will pay a visit to Zhenguo Temple. This temple is famous for its wood-structured main hall. It is one of the three oldest wood buildings in China. After lunch, you will drive back to Taiyuan to take train or flight to next destination.
Price
| Person | 1 | 2-5 | 6-9 | |
| Price per person( USD $ ) | 5 Star | 776 | 422 | 335 |
| 4 Star | 686 | 378 | 291 | |
| 3 Star | 606 | 338 | 251 | |
Price list
Price Includes:a. Entrance fees to all the scenic spots as listed above in the itinerary
b. Hotel accommodations with breakfast as specified (If there is no Western breakfast available, we have to arrange Chinese one instead)
c. All meals as specified in the itinerary. B=Western or Chinese breakfast, L=Chinese lunch in a local restaurant, D=Chinese dinner in a local restaurant
d. Professional local guides and drivers in each destination city
e. Private Transfers between airports, docks, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in each destination city by the private air conditioned car or van
f. Luggage Transfers between airports/docks and hotels
g. Arrangements for the planning, handling, operational and communication charges
h. Government taxes.
Price excludes:
a. Visa fee
b. International or domestic air and train tickets
c. Excess Baggage Charges
d. Meals which are not specified with "B", "L" or "D".
e. Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, tips to guides or drivers, FAX, telephone, excess baggage charges
f. Gratuities, tips to guides and drivers
g. Personal loss, illness or damages incurred during your trip
Remark : Quotations listed are valid excluding the periods of Chinese holidays and special events.
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