Datong, historically known as Pingcheng and Yunzhou, is a junction connecting northern nomadic peoples and central plains agricultural peoples. It has always been an important region for economic, trade and cultural exchanges between ethnic groups, and such exchanges and integration among ethnic groups are precisely the mainstream of history. Especially after the Northern Wei Dynasty moved its capital to Pingcheng, it opened the prelude to large-scale ethnic integration here. During the Liao, Jin and Yuan dynasties, Datong, as an auxiliary capital, also played an important role and left many cultural relics and historic sites.
Duration 4 days
Type Small-group travel
Level
Theme Trekking, Adventure, Heritage Trekking
Group size 6 to 14 people
【Afternoon】Arrival DayPlease check in at the designated hotel on your own.
If you arrive early, you may explore the surrounding area at your leisure.A visit to the Datong Museum is highly recommended.
Accommodation : Hampton by Hilton (or similar)
Meal : (On Own)
【Morning】
Depart from the hotel for the Yungang Grottoes.
Explore the Yungang Grottoes, one of China’s three major Buddhist cave complexes, with a professional lecturer.
【Noon】
Lunch at your own leisure in Datong city center.
【Afternoon】
Visit Huayan Temple and Shanhua Temple with a professional lecturer.
Return to the hotel after the tour.
Transport : Zhongtong (1-1.5 hours)
Accommodation : Hampton by Hilton (or similar)
Meal : Breakfast
【Morning】
Depart from the hotel for Yingxian at 08:30.
Visit Jingtu Temple and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda with a professional lecturer at 10:00.
【Noon】
Lunch at your own leisure in Yingxian.
【Afternoon】
Depart for Shuozhou at 13:30.
Visit Chongfu Temple from 14:30 to 16:00.
Return to the hotel in Datong after the tour.
Transport : Zhongtong (3-3.5 hours)
Accommodation : Hampton by Hilton (or similar)
Meal : Breakfast
【Morning】Check out from the hotel at 08:00 and depart for the Motianling Great Wall.Hike starts at 09:30.
【Noon】Picnic at a suitable spot along the way.
【Afternoon】Hike ends at 15:00.Return to Datong at 17:00. It is recommended to book trains or flights after 18:00.
Transport : Zhongtong (1.5-2 hours)
Accommodation : Own arrangement
Meal : Breakfast
Trekking Distance : 11 kilometers
Trekking Time : 4-5 hours
Altitude Gains & Losses : 400 meters
Highest Altitude : 1700 meters
| From | Until | Pricing | Status | Book your Adventure |
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| Thu. 10/09/2026 | Sun. 13/09/2026 | $389 | Enlisting 14 places left | Book |
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