Private Day Tour to Wutaishan from Datong
Embark on this full-day private guided tour from Datong to explore Wutaishan which is one of the Four Sacred Mountains in Chinese Buddhism. Admire Wutaishan's most important ceremonial sites, including Pusa Ding, Xiantong Temple, Tayuan Temple, and Nanshan Temple. Along the way you’ll gain in-depth knowledge about the Buddhism in China, get to know the history and stories about the temples, enjoy amazing Buddhist architecture which mixed with Han, Tibetan and Mongolia style. This private tour includes lunch, entrance fee, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. Tour can start from your Datong hotel's lobby or Datong railway station.
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Private Day Tour to Wutaishan from Datong
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What's included in Private Day Tour to Wutaishan from Datong
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Your local tour guide will hold your name sign waiting for you in the lobby of your Datong hotel or Datong Railway Station. Then hop on your private vehicle and heading directly to Wutaishan which takes about 3.5 hours. Your tour guide will explain the related histories and stories along the way, feel free to ask questions if you have.
Wutai Shan (Five Terrace Mountain)
Wutaishan is one of Four Chinese Sacred Buddhist Mountains, is the dwelling place of Manjusri Bodhisattva. Featuring a peculiar environmental landform of numerous Buddhist temples surrounded by the Five Peaks, representing five kinds of wisdom of Manjusri. The major sights at Wutaishan are spread out, temples are mixed with Han Buddhist, Tibetan and Mongolian Lamaist traditions, making the mountain one of the best places in China to view Buddhist architecture.
Your first stop is Pusa Ding. Follow your tour guide to climb 108 stairs to the temple and enjoy amazing views of the surrounding area. Tibetan and Mongolian Lamas stayed here during the Ming and Qing dynasties, believing that Wenshu Pusa once lived in the same place. Explore Wenshu Pavilion which has an interesting feature: water is stored on the roof when it rains and on sunny days it drips down the roof.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Transport by private vehicle
- Entrance Fee
- Accommodation
- Gratuities
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Additional Information
We pick you up from your hotel in Datong,please provide your hotel details when make booking. Or Datong Railway Station
