Yingxian Wooden Pagoda · Hanging Temple · Datong Volcano Group One-Day Tour
BEYOND THE GREAT WALL
Yingxian Pagoda · Hanging Temple · Volcano Group
Charming Shanxi · Ancient Capital Datong — Pure Sightseeing 1-Day Tour
🟡 Time
🟢 Included
🔶 Note
🚌 Transfer
🍜 Meal
🚌 07:30
→ 🗼 09:20
→ 🍜 11:20
→ 🏯 12:30
Shuttle ¥20 incl
→ 🌋 14:30
→ 🏠 18:00
🗼🏯🌋 Itinerary
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 07:30–08:20 | 🚌 Pick-up from 3 designated stops; depart for Yingxian County (60 km, ~1 h) |
| ~09:20 | 🗼 Visit Pagode en bois de Yingxian (~1 h) — 1056 CE · Guinness · 4A |
| ~10:20 | 🚌 Transfer to Hunyuan County (60 km, ~1 h) |
| ~11:20 | 🍜 Lunch — self-arranged; free time to explore Hunyuan local cuisine |
| ~12:30 | 🏯 Visit Le Temple suspendu (~1 h) — 1,500+ yrs · Three Teachings in One · Shuttle ¥20 included |
| ~13:30 | 🚌 Transfer to Yunzhou District (60 km, ~1 h) |
| ~14:30 | 🌋 Visit Datong Volcano Group — Langwo Mountain (~2 h) — National Geopark · 40+ craters |
| ~18:00 | 🏠 Return to Sipailou (Four Archways), Datong Ancient City — end of tour |
🅰️🅱️©️ Pick-up Points
| Stop | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 🅰️ | 07:30 | Datong Railway Station |
| 🅱️ | 08:00 | Sipailou (Four Archways), Datong Ancient City |
| ©️ | 08:20 | Daguanlou Zen Hotel (default) |
🔶 Default Pick-up
Stop ©️ (08:20) is the default if not specified at booking. Changes must be notified before 18:00 the day prior to departure.
🟢 Bilingual Contract — Full Transparency
We provide a bilingual contract — in Chinese and your home-country language — so you can review every term in clarity. Once signed and payment is confirmed, all services are delivered strictly per agreement.
🏠 Drop-off
~18:00 at Sipailou (Four Archways), Datong Ancient City
Highlights
Beyond the Great Wall
🗼🏯🌋 Attraction Details
Yingxian Wooden Pagoda · Hanging Temple · Datong Volcano Group
🟢 Highlight
🔶 Notice
🟡 Stats
🟣 Architecture
Pagode en bois de Yingxian (Sakyamuni Pagoda)
~1 h
🏆 Status
National 4A Scenic Area
One of the “Three Great Towers of the World” — alongside
Italy’s Leaning Tower of Pisa & Paris’s Eiffel Tower
Guinness World Record
📅 Built
2nd year of the Qingning era, Liao Dynasty (1056 CE)
67.31 m
Height
30.27 m
Base Diameter
3,000 m³
Red Pine Timber
2,600 t
Total Weight
54
Dougong Types
🏗️ Structure
Octagonal Plan
Pure Red-Pine Timber
Features 54 distinct types of dougong bracket sets. Nicknamed the
“Museum of Chinese Ancient Architectural Brackets”.
⭐ Significance
China’s Oldest Pure Timber Structure
A national treasure of ancient architecture & the pinnacle of wooden structural engineering worldwide.
Le Temple suspendu (Xuankong Si)
~1 h
🏆 Status
National 4A Scenic Area
📅 Built
Northern Wei Dynasty (491 CE) — over 1,500 years of history
🌟 Uniqueness
Three Teachings in One
China’s only surviving temple that houses shrines of
Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism under one roof.
🏗️ Architecture
Suspended mid-cliff — perched beneath a towering overhang and above a deep ravine.
Precarious
Wondrous
Ingenious
Elegant
An oriental artistic gem.
✅ Shuttle bus (round trip ¥20/person) is already included in the tour price.
⚠️ Hanging Temple climbing access (¥100/person) is NOT included. Climbing tickets are subject to strict daily quotas and reservation policies. Given the difficulty of group reservations and the need to keep the group together, climbing access is uniformly excluded from this itinerary. Thank you for your understanding.
Datong Volcano Group National Geopark — Langwo Mountain
~2 h
🏆 Status
National Geopark
One of China’s Six Great Volcano Groups
40+
Volcanic Craters
#1
Crater Count in China
🌍 Designation
Rare Natural Heritage of East Asia
🥾 Experience
Walk the rim of Langwo Mountain crater, take in sweeping views of the volcanic landscape
stretching across the Loess Plateau, and witness the extraordinary geological forces that
shaped this ancient land.
What’s Included
- Tickets: Yingxian Wooden Pagoda + Hanging Temple first-entry admission (Hanging Temple shuttle bus ¥20/person included)
- Transport: Licensed air-conditioned coach (one seat per person guaranteed; infants must occupy a seat)
- Guide: Licensed Chinese-speaking guide throughout
- Earpiece: Complimentary guide audio device
- Quality Guarantee: Boutique small group (max 14), pure sightseeing, zero shopping, zero hidden self-funded items
What’s NOT Included
- Hanging Temple climbing access — ¥100/person (excluded due to strict daily quotas; climbing is not arranged on this tour)
- Lunch — self-arranged (explore Datong & Hunyuan local cuisine freely)
- Travel accident insurance — the tour includes basic agency liability insurance; upgrading to premium personal accident insurance is recommended
- Hotel extras — luggage handling, laundry, pay-TV, minibar, etc.
- Personal losses — injury or property damage caused by breach of contract, illegal acts, personal negligence, free-time activities, or illness
- Any items not explicitly listed under “What’s Included”
Important Tips
- Seating: Unassigned — first-come, first-served. Be considerate of elderly and children. Front passenger seat is prohibited.
- No late departure or early return: Please be punctual. If you must leave early, notify the guide and arrange your own return transport; you assume all responsibility thereafter.
- Cancellation: Cancellation fees apply per the cancellation policy.
- Force majeure: In case of traffic jams, weather, or temporary traffic control causing missed or delayed visits, the guide may cancel or substitute the site after consultation. Refunds follow the tour product ticket rate (not the gate price); additional meals/accommodation/transport costs are self-borne.
- Comply with all applicable laws, social ethics, destination customs, and religious taboos.
- Special certificates: Refunds for ticket price differences are processed during the tour (original documents required).
- No unauthorized departure: Carry valid ID and provide an accurate contact number.
- Shared group: This is a seat-in-coach product; you may share the vehicle with guests from other agencies. Submitting an order constitutes acceptance.
- Unofficial shopping: Some scenic areas, restaurants, or rest stops may have shops not arranged by the agency. Exercise discretion and request receipts; any disputes are self-resolved.
- Climate: Shanxi is on the Loess Plateau with significant day-night temperature gaps — dress in layers.
- Footwear: Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Motion-sickness medication suggested for those prone.
Booking Inquiry
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