Itinerary
- Day 1
Datong
You'll arrive in Datong by high-speed train and meet your private guide at the station. They'll help with your luggage and take you to your hotel for check-in. This gives you time to settle in and get oriented after your journey.
- Day 2
Datong
Spend your day on a private tour of Datong's cultural sites. Start at the Yungang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site housing over 51,000 Buddhist statues carved into the cliff. After that, you'll head to the historic Huayan Temple, then finish at the Nine-Dragon Screen, which is China's largest glazed screen wall.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private full-day tour of Datong's cultural and historical landmarks
- Visit Yungang Grottoes (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Explore Huayan Temple
- Visit Nine-Dragon Screen
Landmarks Yungang Grottoes Huayan Temple Nine-Dragon Screen - Day 3
Datong to Mount Wutai
You'll transfer from Datong toward Mount Wutai with temple stops along the way. First, you'll see the Hanging Temple built directly into cliff faces over 1,500 years ago. Next comes the Wooden Pagoda in Ying County, China's oldest and tallest wooden pagoda. Then it's a 3-hour drive to Mount Wutai, one of China's Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private transfer from Datong to Mount Wutai
- Visit Hanging Temple
- Visit Wooden Pagoda in Ying County
Landmarks Hanging Temple Wooden Pagoda Mount Wutai 
- Day 4
Mount Wutai to Taiyuan
Starting from Mount Wutai, you'll travel toward Taiyuan with temple visits on the route. The Xiantong Temple is first, known for being Mount Wutai's largest temple and home to an enormous copper bell. Then you'll visit the Pusading Temple with its grand royal-style halls, followed by the Tayuan Temple and its iconic Great White Pagoda. The drive to Taiyuan takes about 4 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private transfer from Mount Wutai to Taiyuan
- Visit Xiantong Temple
- Visit Pusading Temple
- Visit Tayuan Temple
Landmarks Xiantong Temple Pusading Temple Tayuan Temple 
- Day 5
Taiyuan to Changzhi
Today you're heading from Taiyuan to Changzhi with enriching stops along the way. You'll begin at the 1,400-year-old Jinci Temple, which has over 100 sculptures and structures to explore. After that, visit the Dayun Temple in Qin County. Then it's a scenic 3-hour drive to Changzhi to wrap up the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private transfer from Taiyuan to Changzhi
- Visit Jinci Temple
- Visit Dayun Temple
Landmarks Jinci Temple Dayun Temple - Day 6
Changzhi
You'll spend the full day exploring Changzhi's historical and religious sites on a private tour. Start at the Jindeng Temple, which is known for its Buddhist grottoes art. Later, head to the Longmen Temple to see architecture that spans from the Northern Qi Dynasty through the Qing Dynasty.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private full-day tour of Changzhi
- Visit Jindeng Temple
- Visit Longmen Temple
Landmarks Jindeng Temple Longmen Temple - Day 7
Changzhi to Jincheng
You're traveling from Changzhi to Jincheng with cultural stops along the way. The Kaihua Temple is your first stop, famous for its exquisite North Song Dynasty frescoes. Then you'll explore the Yuhuang Taoist Temple, which features 28 statues of Gods of Constellations from the Yuan Dynasty.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private transfer from Changzhi to Jincheng
- Visit Kaihua Temple
- Visit Yuhuang Taoist Temple
Landmarks Kaihua Temple Yuhuang Taoist Temple - Day 8
Jincheng to Linfen
Today involves traveling from Jincheng to Linfen with several historical stops. You'll see the well-preserved Fencheng Ancient Architectural Complex, then visit the Guangsheng Temple with its Buddhist frescoes and the Flying Rainbow Pagoda from the Yuan Dynasty. After that comes the Hongtong Ming Dynasty Prison. The final drive to Linfen takes about 4 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private transfer from Jincheng to Linfen
- Visit Fencheng Ancient Architectural Complex
- Visit Guangsheng Temple
- Visit Flying Rainbow Pagoda
- Visit Hongtong Ming Dynasty Prison
Landmarks Fencheng Ancient Architectural Complex Guangsheng Temple Flying Rainbow Pagoda Hongtong Ming Dynasty Prison - Day 9
Linfen to Pingyao
You'll transfer from Linfen to Pingyao, a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site about 3 hours away. Along the route, you'll explore the Wang Family Courtyard, nicknamed the 'Civilian Forbidden City' of North China. It showcases exquisite Qing Dynasty craftsmanship and opulent merchant architecture built by a wealthy trading family.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private transfer from Linfen to Pingyao
- Visit Wang Family Courtyard
Landmarks Wang Family Courtyard Pingyao Ancient City 
- Day 10
Pingyao
Spend the full day discovering Pingyao Ancient City on a private tour. You'll walk along the well-preserved city wall for views over the old town. Then check out the Rishengchang Former Bank, which was China's first bank established back in 1823. End your afternoon strolling Ming and Qing Street, lined with traditional shops and local crafts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private full-day tour of Pingyao Ancient City
- Walk along Pingyao City Wall
- Visit Rishengchang Former Bank
- Stroll Ming and Qing Street
Landmarks Pingyao City Wall Rishengchang Former Bank Ming and Qing Street 
- Day 11
Pingyao
You have free time in Pingyao before your guide meets you for the trip to the high-speed train station. Use the morning to grab a final meal, do some last-minute shopping, or walk through the ancient city one more time before heading home.
