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Shanxi World Heritage 5-Day Group Tour (Taiyuan | Datong | Mount Wutai | Pingyao Ancient City)
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Shanxi World Heritage 5-Day Group Tour (Taiyuan | Datong | Mount Wutai | Pingyao Ancient City)

Xinzhou City
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You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 72 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time) Partial refund rules: Cancellations within 3 days of the travel date will incur a 20% deduction. To find out more about the cancellation policy, contact platform customer support
  • Accommodation: Throughout the trip, Ctrip 4-diamond or luxury 5-diamond hotels will be provided (this itinerary does not offer single rooms, and any single room supplement will be at your own expense).
  • Reference hotels: (subject to actual hotel stayed) (Taiyuan first night upgraded to Jinzechang Cultural Tourism Hotel, a five-diamond hotel, etc.) Taiyuan: Taiyuan Jinzechang Cultural Tourism Hotel, Pullman Taiyuan, Wuzhou Holiday Hotel, Shanxi Hotel, Taiyuan Hubin International Hotel (Shanxi International Convention Center), and other hotels of the same class.
  • Datong: Meilihao Hotel Datong, Huamao Hotel, Meijing Heyang Hotel, Xiyun Hotel, Elong Wanguo, Meilihao Lizhi, Huangjing Century Hotel and other hotels of the same level
  • Xinzhou: Xinzhou Zhifei Ruipin Hotel, Shixi Grand Hotel, Vienna International Hotel, Yinyang Hotel and other hotels of the same class.
  • Pingyao: Pingyao Dechao Pavilion Inn, Pingyao Guild Hall, Tianshunyi Guild Hall, Pingyao Xing Guild Hall, Guangxu Imperial Palace, and other inns of the same level
  • The hotels listed above are for reference only. In special circumstances, such as full occupancy, due to limited availability, hotels of no lower standard than those listed above will be arranged.
  • Kind reminder: There are differences between hotels in the north and south; generally, those in the north are one grade lower than those in the south. Please approach this with an open mind. Pingyao folk inns (mostly with heated kangs) in Pingyao and Hukou are located within scenic areas, mostly built by residents, and room conditions are limited. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause!
  • Four-star and five-star hotels do not have triple rooms. Family rooms will be arranged if possible. If not, 3 people will share 1 standard room, and the room difference for one person will be refunded, or 3 people will stay in 2 standard rooms and the room difference will be made up. Thank you for your understanding.

Not included: 1. Other expenses not included in the itinerary;; 2. If, due to weather or policy reasons, a detour from Wutaishan to Datong results in excess mileage and highway tolls, guests are required to pay an additional 50 yuan/person (paid locally based on vehicle size and number of passengers) for the fare, according to the regulations of the provincial transportation management and tourism fleet.; 3. If a single person registers, we will try to arrange for them to share a room with other group members or stay in a triple room (or add an extra bed). If this is not possible, the guest will need to pay the single room supplement.; 4. Some attractions, performance venues, and dining locations during the itinerary may have merchandise sales. If tourists purchase items themselves, they are responsible for the cost, and this will not be considered a shopping activity arranged by the travel agency. Please request a formal invoice to protect your legitimate rights and interests.; 5. To facilitate tourists in purchasing souvenirs as gifts for friends and family, the tour guide will introduce Shanxi specialties on the bus and assist with ordering. This is a convenience service, not a forced sale. Please choose to pay according to your actual needs.; 6. The Hanging Temple ticket only includes the first entrance ticket, not the climbing ticket.

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Overview

πŸ“ž Pre-trip contact Within 1 working day after placing the order, staff will contact you via Wechat/Whatsapp/Email. Please check your messages Two days before departure, a WeChat group QR code will be sent, and the driver will join the group to serve you. Please register for WeChat in advance 🌈 Brief Itinerary Introduction D1: Various locations to Taiyuan [Stay at a 4-diamond hotel in Taiyuan] D2: Taiyuan to Yanmenguan to Yingxian Wooden Pagoda to Yungang Grottoes [Stay in Datong / surrounding areas] (approx. 320KM, approx. 5H) D3: Datong to Hanging Temple to Wutaishan Temple Complex [Stay in Xinzhou / surrounding areas] (approx. 380KM, approx. 7H) D4: Xinzhou to Shanxi Provincial Museum to Jinci Temple to Qiao Family Compound to Pingyao Ancient City [Stay in Pingyao / surrounding areas] (approx. 190KM, approx. 3H) D5: Pingyao Ancient City (free activity) to Taiyuan (group dismissal) (approx. 110KM, approx. 1.5H)

Highlights

πŸ… Big Names Arrive: "Shanxi Professional Local Tour" for a super V small group of 9 people, with a guide leading the entire tour for in-depth explanations.
🏨 Enjoy Your Stay: The first night in Taiyuan is upgraded to a five-diamond Jinzechang Cultural Tourism Hotel, etc., and Pingyao is upgraded to a one-night local luxury four-diamond guesthouse, with all hotels being Ctrip four-diamond throughout the trip.
πŸ—ΊοΈ Preferred Itinerary: Reasonable planning, all essentials included. A 5-day tour of Shanxi, traveling north and south by car, with one car and one guide, comfortable and reliable.
🏯 Essential Attractions: Royal gardens, the splendid Jinci Temple; the Yungang Grottoes, with every chisel carving out 59,000 statues; golden roofs and green tiles, yellow and blue temples harmoniously blending at Mount Wutai. Come to Shanxi and explore the infinite possibilities of culture.
πŸ›ŽοΈ Service Guarantee: A thoughtful butler provides 24-hour airport/train station pick-up service in Taiyuan.
πŸš€ Flexible Travel: No group closure three days in advance! Say goodbye to waiting, just go!

What's included

Accommodation: Throughout the trip, Ctrip 4-diamond or luxury 5-diamond hotels will be provided (this itinerary does not offer single rooms, and any single room supplement will be at your own expense).
Reference hotels: (subject to actual hotel stayed) (Taiyuan first night upgraded to Jinzechang Cultural Tourism Hotel, a five-diamond hotel, etc.) Taiyuan: Taiyuan Jinzechang Cultural Tourism Hotel, Pullman Taiyuan, Wuzhou Holiday Hotel, Shanxi Hotel, Taiyuan Hubin International Hotel (Shanxi International Convention Center), and other hotels of the same class.
Datong: Meilihao Hotel Datong, Huamao Hotel, Meijing Heyang Hotel, Xiyun Hotel, Elong Wanguo, Meilihao Lizhi, Huangjing Century Hotel and other hotels of the same level
Xinzhou: Xinzhou Zhifei Ruipin Hotel, Shixi Grand Hotel, Vienna International Hotel, Yinyang Hotel and other hotels of the same class.
Pingyao: Pingyao Dechao Pavilion Inn, Pingyao Guild Hall, Tianshunyi Guild Hall, Pingyao Xing Guild Hall, Guangxu Imperial Palace, and other inns of the same level
The hotels listed above are for reference only. In special circumstances, such as full occupancy, due to limited availability, hotels of no lower standard than those listed above will be arranged.
Kind reminder: There are differences between hotels in the north and south; generally, those in the north are one grade lower than those in the south. Please approach this with an open mind. Pingyao folk inns (mostly with heated kangs) in Pingyao and Hukou are located within scenic areas, mostly built by residents, and room conditions are limited. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause!
Four-star and five-star hotels do not have triple rooms. Family rooms will be arranged if possible. If not, 3 people will share 1 standard room, and the room difference for one person will be refunded, or 3 people will stay in 2 standard rooms and the room difference will be made up. Thank you for your understanding.
Meals: The entire trip includes 4 breakfasts and 3 dinners (breakfasts are included at the hotel, dinners are 50 RMB per person, with eight dishes and one soup, served at a table for ten people. If there are fewer than ten people, the dishes will be reduced proportionally. This itinerary is an overall package price, and no refunds will be given for unused dinners. If you are not satisfied with the dishes during the meal, please provide feedback to the tour guide immediately. Thank you for your cooperation! The itinerary pictures are for reference only: the actual itinerary shall prevail!
Vehicle usage: 2-4 people: 7-seater or 9-seater commercial vehicle; 5-9 people: 14-seater or 17-seater new Yutong bus or equivalent tourist vehicle.
Tour guide: Professional tour guides with tour guide qualification certificates provide high-quality service throughout the journey; for 2-4 people, a driver and guide are arranged; for 5-8 people, 1 driver and 1 Chinese tour guide are arranged. For groups of 4 or fewer, the driver leads the team, and all scenic spots are equipped with scenic spot explanation services (excluding natural landscapes).
Tickets: Includes Yungang Grottoes, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, Yanmen Pass, Jinci Temple, Hanging Temple (first entrance), Mount Wutai, Qiao Family Compound

What's not included

1. Other expenses not included in the itinerary;
2. If, due to weather or policy reasons, a detour from Wutaishan to Datong results in excess mileage and highway tolls, guests are required to pay an additional 50 yuan/person (paid locally based on vehicle size and number of passengers) for the fare, according to the regulations of the provincial transportation management and tourism fleet.
3. If a single person registers, we will try to arrange for them to share a room with other group members or stay in a triple room (or add an extra bed). If this is not possible, the guest will need to pay the single room supplement.
4. Some attractions, performance venues, and dining locations during the itinerary may have merchandise sales. If tourists purchase items themselves, they are responsible for the cost, and this will not be considered a shopping activity arranged by the travel agency. Please request a formal invoice to protect your legitimate rights and interests.
5. To facilitate tourists in purchasing souvenirs as gifts for friends and family, the tour guide will introduce Shanxi specialties on the bus and assist with ordering. This is a convenience service, not a forced sale. Please choose to pay according to your actual needs.
6. The Hanging Temple ticket only includes the first entrance ticket, not the climbing ticket.
Group payment on site: Scenic area shuttle bus 80 RMB/person (paid to the guide on site): Hanging Temple shuttle 20 RMB/person, Pingyao electric car 50 RMB/person, Yanmenguan 10 RMB/person. Yungang Grottoes electric car 20 RMB (optional).

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 72 hours' notice.

Additional info

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⚠️ Warm Reminder 🧳 Luggage size suggestion: 1 piece of 24-inch to 26-inch luggage + 1 backpack 🧣 Other items: It is cold outdoors and dry indoors in winter. In addition to clothing, please bring sunscreen, hydrating products (facial masks, hand cream, toner, etc.), sunglasses (to avoid snow glare), common medicines (cold medicine, digestive medicine, motion sickness medicine, etc.), sunglasses, thick hats, thick gloves, etc., according to your personal needs. ⏰ Transportation suggestions: On the last day, you will have free time in Pingyao Ancient City in the morning. The group will uniformly arrange to return from Pingyao to Taiyuan around 10:00. It is recommended that you book train tickets/flights after 13:00. 🏨 Check-out reminder: Please be sure to check out at the hotel front desk before 12:00 noon (the hotel will charge extra fees if overdue). If additional costs are incurred due to late check-out, they will be borne by the tourist. ⚠️ Special instructions: If the number of people is less than 12, the itinerary may be combined; if Hukou Waterfall encounters force majeure, the plan will be adjusted; if Mount Wutai encounters bad weather, a detour will be required, and the transportation fee will increase by 50 yuan/person.-
Day 1 Departure: Get picked up at your selected location. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Upon arrival in Taiyuan, the Dragon City, we provide 24-hour pick-up service at the following locations: 1. Taiyuan Wusu Airport 2. Taiyuan South Railway Station 3. Taiyuan Railway Station 4. Any hotel or location within Taiyuan city Free activities (Our agency can provide a one-day chartered car tour in Taiyuan; please consult customer service for details). This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance [Accommodation] Jinzechang Culture and Tourism Hotel, Hotel, 4 stars (Premium), 2 single beds, Private bathroom, person(s) per room; R&F Pullman Hotel; Wuzhou Holiday Hotel; Shanxi Restaurant; Taiyuan Hubin International Hotel (Shanxi International Conference Center) Day 2 [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Yanmenguan, Yanmen Pass: (1.5-hour visit) is an important pass on the Great Wall, known for its "danger," hailed as "the First Pass of China," and there is a saying that "among the nine passes under heaven, Yanmen is foremost." It is collectively known as the "Outer Three Passes" with Ningwu Pass and Pian Pass. [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda: The full name of the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda is Sakyamuni Pagoda of Fogong Temple. It is located within the Fogong Temple complex in the northwest corner of Yingxian County, Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province, and is the main building of Fogong Temple. It is the oldest and tallest existing pure wooden structure pagoda building in China, a treasure among ancient Chinese architecture, and a model of wooden structure architecture worldwide. [Attraction/experience] 2 hour(s), Guided tour, Yungang Grottoes, Yungang Grottoes: The statues in the Yungang Grottoes are magnificent and are hailed as a treasure trove of ancient Chinese sculpture art. They vividly record the historical trajectory of the development of Buddhist art from India and Central Asia to China, reflecting the gradual secularization and nationalization of Buddhist statues in China. [Accommodation] Datong Meilihao Hotel; China World Hotel; Meijing Heyang Hotel; Xiyun Hotel Day 3 [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Hanging Temple, Hanging Temple: (Tour takes about 1 hour) (Only for exterior viewing, no climbing, thank you for your cooperation) It is a unique temple where Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism are integrated. The architecture of the "Hanging Temple" is highly distinctive, known for its perilous steepness as if on the edge of an abyss. There is a saying, "Hanging Temple, half-way up the sky, three horse tails hanging in the air," describing its precarious position as if on the edge of a deep abyss. [Attraction/experience] 2 hour(s), Guided tour, Wutai Shan, Mount Wutai: (approximately 2 hours of sightseeing) Mount Wutai is one of China's Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains. It is located in Taihuai Town, Wutai County, Xinzhou City, northeastern Shanxi Province, and is collectively known as "China's Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains" along with Mount Emei in Sichuan, Mount Jiuhua in Anhui, and Mount Putuo in Zhejiang. It is a Buddhist and tourist destination in China, ranking first among China's top ten summer resorts. [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Guided tour, Shuxiang Temple, It houses the largest statue of Manjushri Bodhisattva on Mount Wutai, is one of the five major Zen centers on Mount Wutai, and is also one of the ten major Qing temples. Legend has it that it was sculpted in the likeness of Emperor Qianlong. [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Guided tour, White Pagoda (exterior), It is the core landmark of Mount Wutai (the stupa containing the true relics of Sakyamuni Buddha). The temple is named after the pagoda; the White Pagoda stands 75.3 meters tall, with a majestic and solemn appearance, serving as a symbol of Mount Wutai. [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Guided tour, Luohou Temple, Luohou Temple is the earliest center for the spread of Esoteric Buddhism, and is one of the ten great Yellow Temples and one of the five great Chan (Zen) sites on Mount Wutai. Founded in the Tang Dynasty, it became famous throughout history for its "blooming flowers offering to Buddha." Inside the main hall of Luohou Temple, there is a wooden carving of "Rahula," 80 centimeters high, entirely covered in gold leaf, with a delicate face, sitting upright in a carved wooden Buddhist shrine. [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Guided tour, Xiantong Temple, Worship Xiantong Temple, one of China's earliest Buddhist temples. It is the oldest and largest temple on Mount Wutai. Along with the White Horse Temple in Luoyang, Henan, it is one of China's earliest Buddhist monasteries, known as the "Ancestor of Buddhism's Source," and is a national key cultural relic protection unit. It is the foremost of Mount Wutai's ten Qing Temples and five Zen Temples. [Accommodation] Xinzhou Lavande Hotel Select; Internship Grand Hotel; Vienna International Hotel Day 4 [Attraction/experience] 2 hour(s), Guided tour, ζ™‹η₯ εšη‰©ι¦†, Jinci Temple (visit takes about 1.5 hours): It is a unique and precious historical and cultural heritage site that integrates ancient Chinese sacrificial architecture, gardens, sculptures, murals, and epigraphy art. It is also an extremely magnificent, brilliant, and splendid chapter in the world's architectural, garden, and sculptural arts from the 7th to the 12th centuries AD. [Attraction/experience] 2 hour(s), Guided tour, Shanxi Provincial Museum, The exhibition area is 13,000 square meters, the cultural relics storage area is 12,000 square meters, and there are more than 500,000 collections. (If Shanxi Museum is closed on Monday, or if tickets are scarce, it will be changed to Bronze Museum, Taiyuan Ancient City, etc. If there is a price difference in tickets, it will be compensated on the spot.) [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Qiao Family Compound, Located in the center of Qiaojiapu Village, Qixian County, also known as "Zhongtang," it is the residence of Qiao Zhiyong, a famous commercial and financial capitalist during the Qing Dynasty, and also the filming location for more than 30 film and television works, including "Qiao's Grand Courtyard" and "Raise the Red Lantern." [Attraction/experience] Self-guided, Pingyao Ancient City, Night tour of Pingyao Ancient City (free activity): Arrange to stay in an antique inn. The inns here will make us feel as if we have traveled through a time tunnel, back to the Ming and Qing dynasties; performing a real-life version of "My Own Swordsman"! Sitting on the kang (heated brick bed) of a northern folk house, chatting about life, sipping wine, singing songs, enjoying the most pleasant life here. At night [Accommodation] Pingyao Dechao Pavilion Inn; Pingyao Huiguan; Tianshun Yihui Hall; Pingyao Guild Hall; Guangxu Imperial Palace Day 5 [Attraction/experience] 2 hour(s), Self-guided, Pingyao Gucheng, Pingyao Ancient City (free activity): It is a city living between history and modernity, where images of the past and present clearly overlap. Walking along Ming and Qing Street, the magnificent and imposing city tower with its upturned eaves catches the eye. The historically rich shop names and traditional-style buildings make one feel as if they are in centuries past. [Return] 10:00 - 10:10, at [Taiyuan Airport or Taiyuan High-speed Railway Station,]() On the last day, you will have free time in Pingyao Ancient City in the morning. The group will arrange for a unified return from Pingyao to Taiyuan around 10:00 AM. It is recommended that you book train tickets or flights after 13:00. [Return] 10:11 - 10:12, at [Pingyao Railway Station,]() If you need to return directly to Pingyao Railway Station, we can reimburse you for one taxi fare from Pingyao to Pingyao Railway Station. Return] 10:13 - 10:14, at [Taiyuan Airport or Taiyuan High-speed Railway Station, All of the above are complimentary items provided by the travel agency. If you do not require arrangements, there will be no additional refund. Day {num}
The price for children 120 cm tall only includes a seat, not a bed or an admission ticket. Children aged 0-14 years old can enjoy discounted ticket policies based on their household registration booklet or ID card at the ticket counter. For those aged 60 and above, ticket discounts are available upon presentation of an ID card at the ticket counter. Special Certificates: Free admission with special certificates: police officer's certificate, military officer's certificate, disability certificate, tour guide certificate, active military personnel, retired military personnel, etc. Ticket discount policies are implemented based on identity cards and certificates at the ticket counter. Note: The itinerary for seniors and those with special certificates has been calculated with discounts. If tickets are included in advance, please present your ID card and special certificates when registering to join the tour at half price or free of charge. No refunds will be given upon arrival at the destination. Scenic spots require real-name registration and appointment for tickets with an ID card. Please provide your ID card number when joining the tour, and cooperate with the guide by presenting your ID card and other valid documents when collecting tickets.
1. Our agency reserves the right to adjust the itinerary based on specific circumstances. The order of attractions visited may change, but no attractions will be reduced. We ask for your understanding and awareness! Note: If the travel document held is a forged document, all consequences arising therefrom shall be borne by the traveler and are unrelated to the travel agency. 2. When visiting Mount Wutai, one should pay attention to the temple regulations. Photography and videography are strictly prohibited inside the main halls of the temple, and smoking is not allowed within the temple grounds. Note: Mount Wutai is the foremost of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains. The state respects every citizen's freedom of belief. Buddhist activities such as making wishes in temples are voluntary actions by tourists and are unrelated to travel agencies or tour guides. 3. When shopping at tourist attractions, be careful not to buy anything unless you really want it, to avoid unnecessary trouble. 4. Shanxi has a relatively high altitude, especially Wutai Mountain, which has an average elevation of 2000 meters. Please be sure to bring your usual medicines according to your personal circumstances. 5. Regarding car travel, since Shanxi has an average altitude of over 1000 meters and many mountain roads, the travel time between attractions is long. Guests who are prone to motion sickness should bring their medication. 6. When visiting attractions, please follow the tour guide first, then engage in free activities after the tour, and gather on time. If there are special circumstances requiring an early departure, you must obtain the consent of the team leader and the tour guide, and sign a voluntary departure liability statement before leaving the group. 7. During your trip to Shanxi, as it is an inland city with strict management of gambling activities like playing cards and mahjong, please do not play cards or gamble in the hotel. You will be responsible for any consequences that arise. 8. The temperature difference between morning and evening in the north is large, and the air is dry. Please bring skincare products, lip balm, an umbrella, and sunglasses. The average temperature in Shanxi is around 10 degrees Celsius, so be sure to bring warm clothing. 9. Regarding accommodation, we provide standard hotels. Shanxi is an inland city and an economically underdeveloped region, so there are differences in economic conditions compared to your city. Therefore, hotel star ratings and recognition standards also differ, and accommodation of the same star rating or equivalent conditions may not be as good as in your area. We hope for your understanding! 10. The hotel check-out time is 12:00 PM. Guests with late flights or late trains can store their luggage at the hotel and enjoy free time, or pay an additional room fee to rent a room by the hour for rest. 11. All breakfasts included in the itinerary are provided by the accommodation hotel and are included in the room rate. No refunds will be given if not used. 12. Without reducing the number of attractions or the duration of the tour, the travel agency may, through friendly consultation with tourists, adjust the tour sequence based on actual circumstances. 13. In case of attractions that cannot be visited due to force majeure or policy adjustments, our agency can adjust to other equivalent scenic spots for visiting after friendly negotiation between both parties. If the guest does not agree, our agency will refund the scenic spot tickets according to the agreed price between the travel agency and the scenic spot. 14. The sightseeing time marked in the itinerary is based on normal travel conditions, from the arrival at the scenic spot gate to the departure from the scenic spot gate; in principle, during the off-season when there are fewer people, the marked sightseeing time can ensure that tourists fully complete their visit to the scenic spot. The driving time between cities and attractions agreed upon in the itinerary is calculated based on the standard of no special circumstances (such as traffic jams, rain, snow, road construction, or accidents, etc.). If any of these situations occur, the time may change, so please understand, dear tourists. 15. Various shops or additional paid items within some scenic spots or service stations are considered supporting facilities of the scenic spot, not shopping places designated by the travel agency. If you choose or purchase these, please pay attention to the safety of the activities, as well as the quality and price of the goods, and request receipts or other proofs. The travel agency and tour guide will not bear any responsibility for such consumption. 16. This itinerary does not provide natural single rooms; any single room supplement incurred will be at your own expense. 17. At the end of the trip, please carefully and truthfully fill out the "Tourist Feedback Form" provided by the travel agency. We hope that through your feedback, we can better supervise the quality of local reception, and your feedback form will also serve as the basis for handling complaints that arise during the trip! We will not accept subsequent disputes and complaints arising from guests filling out the feedback form falsely, and all losses caused thereby shall be borne by the guests themselves. To ensure your travel experience, if you have any complaints, please contact the tour guide or the agency at the destination as soon as possible to resolve them. Thank you for your understanding!
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
Total
From €470.16