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Wooden Pagoda of Yingxian Tour

Duration5 hours
Tour TypeGroup Tour
LocationYingxian, Shanxi
LanguageEnglish Guide
From$45per person
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✓ Daily Departure
✓ Free Cancellation
✓ English Guide

About This Tour

See the Wooden Pagoda of Yingxian, the oldest and tallest all-wood pagoda in China. This architectural masterpiece has stood for over 900 years without a single nail.

Tour Highlights

  • The world's oldest wooden pagoda — built in 1056 AD without a single nail
  • Standing 67 meters tall with 9 levels of intricate wooden architecture
  • A masterpiece of ancient Chinese engineering and Buddhist art
  • Professional guide and comfortable transportation from Datong

Itinerary

08:30

Hotel Pickup

Guide and driver pick you up from your hotel in Datong.

08:30-09:30

Drive to Yingxian

Scenic drive through Shanxi countryside to Yingxian (approx. 1 hour).

09:30-11:30

Wooden Pagoda Tour

Explore the magnificent wooden pagoda and learn about its 1,000-year history. Note: interior access is restricted for preservation, but you can view the pagoda from the outside and explore the surrounding temple complex.

11:30-12:00

Free Time

Explore the temple grounds and take photos at your leisure.

13:00

Return to Datong

Arrive back at your hotel in Datong.

✓ What's Included

  • Round-trip transportation
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Entrance tickets

✗ What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Tips for guide and driver (optional)
  • Personal expenses

Important Information

Meeting Point: Hotel pickup in Datong
Departure Time: 8:30 AM
Duration: Approximately 5 hours
Note: The pagoda's interior is closed for preservation. Viewing is from the outside only.
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure

Guest Reviews

Yuki T. ★★★★★

Very well organized tour. The guide was friendly and answered all our questions patiently.

Japan
Anna K. ★★★★★

Excellent tour with a professional guide. Saw everything we wanted and more!

Russia
Carlos R. ★★★★★

Incredible experience! The guide's knowledge and enthusiasm made this tour unforgettable.

Spain

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