3-Day Unlimited Culture Tour to Datong, Pingyao, Xi'an from Beijing by Air and Bullet Train

3-Day Unlimited Culture Tour to Datong, Pingyao, Xi'an from Beijing by Air and Bullet Train

Delve into Datong, Pingyao, Xi'an's rich history and heritage on this 3-day tour from Beijing. Discover the UNESCO-listed classical sites of Hanging Temple, Yungang Grottoes, Pingyao Old Town and Terracotta Warriors. and climb Xi’an’s remarkably preserved ancient city walls, and enjoy expansive views over the city. You will travel from Beijing - Datong by plane, Datong - Pingyao by private car, Pingyao - Xi'an by bullet train, Xi'an - Beijing by bullet train. Experience the friendly services of the local tour guide who will accompany you throughout the attractions, and explore the landmarks at your own pace. Tour includes English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, all entrance fee and lunch. Please book your own hotel in Datong, Pingyao and Xi'an.

Day 1:Beijing - Datong - Pingyao (L)

Meet a driver at your Beijing city hotels lobby at 4:30am for transfer to Beijing International Airport. Your Datong local tour guide will greet you upon arrival at the airport, then heading directly to Yungang Grottoes. Walk with your tour guide to explore the grottoes and niches, get to know its history and culture. With their 252 caves and 51,000 status, the Yungang Grottoes art represent the successful fusion of Buddhist religious symbolic art from south and central Asian with Chinese cultural traditions, starting in the 5th century CE under Imperial auspices. 

After a delicious lunch. Heading to Hanging Temple(1.5 hours drive). The hanging temple is the only existed temple hosting worship for the Taoists, Confucians and Buddhists. Built in 491 A.D, Hanging Temple is an architectural wonder because it hangs on the west cliff of Jinxia Gorge more than 50 meters above the ground.

Say farewell to your guide in Datong, and your driver will take you to your hotel in Pingyao Old Town(4.5 hours drive)

Day 2: Pingyao - Xi'an(L)

Your tour guide will pick you up in your hotels lobby at 9:00am and start a walking tour of Pinayao Old City. Founded during the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046 – 771 BC) and rebuilt in 1370, the Pingyao old city is listed as the UNESCO site. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of old times lifestyle and appreciate the charms of old China. Feel free to discuss with your tour guide on where you want to go in the old city.

After lunch, you will be transferred to Pingyao Railway station. Relax on the 3-hour journey bullet train ride to Xi'an. Once arrive Xi'an, you driver will pick you up from Xi'an North Station and  transfer you back to your hotel in Xi'an

Day3: Xi'an - Beijing (L) 

Your tour guide will pick you up in your hotels lobby at 8:00am and heading directly to the world-famous Terracotta warriors museum which known as “the Eighth Wonders of the World”. The original site was found by four local farmers while drilling a well in 1974 and now it has turned into the most important attraction in Xi'an. Stroll around the museum and get rich information from your tour guide. 

Enjoy a delicious lunch in a local restaurant, then drive back to Xi’an to visit the 600years old Xi’an City Wall. Reach the top of the centuries-old city wall, admire views of the city below. 

Afterwards, you will be transferred to Xi'an Railway station. Relax on the 5-hour journey bullet train ride to Beijing. Once arrive Beijing, you driver will pick you up from Beijing West Railway Station and  transfer you back to your hotel in Beijing.

Note: You will take the train on your own, please book your own accommodation in Datong, Pingyao and Xi'an.