Beijing Express Bullet Train to Yungang Grottoes and Lunch





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Duration
12 hours to 14 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
Begin with a pickup from your hotel in Beijing and head to the train station. Board a bullet train and travel to Datong. Upon arrival, meet your driver at the high-speed rail station and be greeted with a name sign. Meet your English-speaking guide and head to the Yanmen Pass Great Wall. Learn about the history of this 3,000-year-old legendary fortress known as "The First Pass under Heaven," guarding China's heartland through countless battles and epic stories. Next, visit the Yungang Grottoes, a World Cultural Heritage Site. Marvel at the intricate carvings and statues that adorn the caves. Enjoy a Chinese Kung Fu-themed sliced noodle lunch. After your tour, return to the high-speed rail station and take the bullet train back to Beijing. Upon arrival, be transferred back to your original departure hotel.
What's Included
Included
Yungang Grottoes Main Entrance Ticket
Round-trip transfer between the 3rd Ring Road area in Beijing and the railway station.
Yanmen Pass Scenic Area & Yanmen Pass Great Wall Section Admission Tickets
Chinese Kung Fu Knife-Shaved Noodle Experience
Round-trip second-class bullet train tickets from Beijing to Datong.
Yanmen Pass Shuttle Bus
Tour starts with English-speaking guide meeting guests at Datong South Railway Station.
Local transportation service in Datong, driver equipped with translation software.
Not included
Scenic Area Shuttle Bus
Tips for driver and guide
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 1
English-speaking guide tour of Yungang Grottoes, a World Cultural Heritage Site
Stop 2
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
With an English-speaking guide, you will explore the Yanmen Pass section of the Great Wall, known as "The Greatest Pass Under Heaven." Many famous historical events of China took place here, making it one of the most iconic and representative sections of the Great Wall.
Stop 3
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 3
This is the entrance to the Yanmen Pass Great Wall, a national 5A-level tourist attraction. Here you can see statues and exhibitions of famous historical figures from China.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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