Datong Bullet Train Trip to Beijing: Ming Tombs, Sacred Way and Summer Palace
Discover the most popular and scenic attractions in Beijing by taking a private full-day tour from Datong by bullet train. Accompanied by an experienced guide. Learn about the deep history and royal lifestyle of the Ming and Quing dynasties by visiting the Ming Tombs, Sacred Way and Summer Palace. This private tour includes English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, entrance fee, lunch and train tickets, you can choose to end your tour in Beijing or travel back to Datong.
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1st Class-Ends in Datong
1st Class-End in Datong : Tour including Datong-Beijing Round trip 1st Class train tickets, tour ends in Datong
Pickup included
What's included in Datong Bullet Train Trip to Beijing: Ming Tombs, Sacred Way and Summer Palace
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
DatongPass-by Only
Your driver will hold your name sign, waiting for you in the lobby of your Datong hotel. You will be transferred to Datong Railway Station, relax on the 2 hour bullet train trip to Beijing.
Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling)
Upon arrival, your tour guide will hold your name sign waiting for you at the exit of he arrival hall, then hop on your private vehicle and take a 30-minute drive to reach the Changping District where the Thirteen Tombs of the Ming Dynasty are located. The Ming Tombs were the burial site for thirteen emperors from the Ming Dynasty (1409-1645).
Dingling Underground Palace
Among thirteen tombs, you will visit the Dingling Tomb, the final resting place of the 13th Emperor Zhu Yijun who is known as the Wanli Emperor, is the only imperial tomb that has been excavated. Continue the tour by strolling down the Sacred Way leading to the tombs. The Ming emperors believed that their souls would ascend to the afterlife after their coffins were carried through the Sacred Way. Admire 36 large statues carved from stone that guard both sides of the path which stretches 7 km (about 4 miles) long. Each of the intricate statues was carved from a single rock.
Inclusions
- Train Tickets
- Entrance fee
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Dragon boat cruise in the Summer Palace (available April to October only)
- Lunch
- Transport by private vehicle
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Accommodation
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
Your driver will hold your name sign waiting for you in the lobby of your Datong hotel
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Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
