Day 1

• Departure: Get picked up at . Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Upon arrival in Taiyuan, the Dragon City, we provide 24-hour pick-up service at the following locations:

1. Taiyuan Wusu Airport
2. Taiyuan South Railway Station
3. Taiyuan Railway Station
4. Any hotel or location within Taiyuan city Free activities (Our agency can provide a one-day chartered car tour in Taiyuan; please consult customer service for details).This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance

• [Accommodation] Jinzechang Culture and Tourism Hotel, Hotel, 4 stars (Premium), 2 single beds, Private bathroom, person(s) per room; R&F Pullman Hotel; Wuzhou Holiday Hotel; Shanxi Restaurant; Taiyuan Hubin International Hotel (Shanxi International Conference Center)

Day 2

• [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Yanmenguan, Yanmen Pass: (1.5-hour visit) is an important pass on the Great Wall, known for its "danger," hailed as "the First Pass of China," and there is a saying that "among the nine passes under heaven, Yanmen is foremost." It is collectively known as the "Outer Three Passes" with Ningwu Pass and Pian Pass.
• [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda: The full name of the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda is Sakyamuni Pagoda of Fogong Temple. It is located within the Fogong Temple complex in the northwest corner of Yingxian County, Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province, and is the main building of Fogong Temple. It is the oldest and tallest existing pure wooden structure pagoda building in China, a treasure among ancient Chinese architecture, and a model of wooden structure architecture worldwide.
• [Attraction/experience] 2 hour(s), Guided tour, Yungang Grottoes, Yungang Grottoes: The statues in the Yungang Grottoes are magnificent and are hailed as a treasure trove of ancient Chinese sculpture art. They vividly record the historical trajectory of the development of Buddhist art from India and Central Asia to China, reflecting the gradual secularization and nationalization of Buddhist statues in China.
• [Accommodation] Datong Meilihao Hotel; China World Hotel; Meijing Heyang Hotel; Xiyun Hotel

Day 3

• [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Hanging Temple, Hanging Temple: (Tour takes about 1 hour) (Only for exterior viewing, no climbing, thank you for your cooperation) It is a unique temple where Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism are integrated. The architecture of the "Hanging Temple" is highly distinctive, known for its perilous steepness as if on the edge of an abyss. There is a saying, "Hanging Temple, half-way up the sky, three horse tails hanging in the air," describing its precarious position as if on the edge of a deep abyss.
• [Attraction/experience] 2 hour(s), Guided tour, Wutai Shan, Mount Wutai: (approximately 2 hours of sightseeing) Mount Wutai is one of China's Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains. It is located in Taihuai Town, Wutai County, Xinzhou City, northeastern Shanxi Province, and is collectively known as "China's Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains" along with Mount Emei in Sichuan, Mount Jiuhua in Anhui, and Mount Putuo in Zhejiang. It is a Buddhist and tourist destination in China, ranking first among China's top ten summer resorts.
• [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Guided tour, Shuxiang Temple, It houses the largest statue of Manjushri Bodhisattva on Mount Wutai, is one of the five major Zen centers on Mount Wutai, and is also one of the ten major Qing temples. Legend has it that it was sculpted in the likeness of Emperor Qianlong.
• [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Guided tour, White Pagoda (exterior), It is the core landmark of Mount Wutai (the stupa containing the true relics of Sakyamuni Buddha). The temple is named after the pagoda; the White Pagoda stands 75.3 meters tall, with a majestic and solemn appearance, serving as a symbol of Mount Wutai.
• [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Guided tour, Luohou Temple, Luohou Temple is the earliest center for the spread of Esoteric Buddhism, and is one of the ten great Yellow Temples and one of the five great Chan (Zen) sites on Mount Wutai. Founded in the Tang Dynasty, it became famous throughout history for its "blooming flowers offering to Buddha." Inside the main hall of Luohou Temple, there is a wooden carving of "Rahula," 80 centimeters high, entirely covered in gold leaf, with a delicate face, sitting upright in a carved wooden Buddhist shrine.
• [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Guided tour, Xiantong Temple, Worship Xiantong Temple, one of China's earliest Buddhist temples. It is the oldest and largest temple on Mount Wutai. Along with the White Horse Temple in Luoyang, Henan, it is one of China's earliest Buddhist monasteries, known as the "Ancestor of Buddhism's Source," and is a national key cultural relic protection unit. It is the foremost of Mount Wutai's ten Qing Temples and five Zen Temples.
• [Accommodation] Xinzhou Lavande Hotel Select; Internship Grand Hotel; Vienna International Hotel

Day 4

• [Attraction/experience] 2 hour(s), Guided tour, 晋祠博物馆, Jinci Temple (visit takes about 1.5 hours): It is a unique and precious historical and cultural heritage site that integrates ancient Chinese sacrificial architecture, gardens, sculptures, murals, and epigraphy art. It is also an extremely magnificent, brilliant, and splendid chapter in the world's architectural, garden, and sculptural arts from the 7th to the 12th centuries AD.
• [Attraction/experience] 2 hour(s), Guided tour, Shanxi Provincial Museum, The exhibition area is 13,000 square meters, the cultural relics storage area is 12,000 square meters, and there are more than 500,000 collections. (If Shanxi Museum is closed on Monday, or if tickets are scarce, it will be changed to Bronze Museum, Taiyuan Ancient City, etc. If there is a price difference in tickets, it will be compensated on the spot.)
• [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Qiao Family Compound, Located in the center of Qiaojiapu Village, Qixian County, also known as "Zhongtang," it is the residence of Qiao Zhiyong, a famous commercial and financial capitalist during the Qing Dynasty, and also the filming location for more than 30 film and television works, including "Qiao's Grand Courtyard" and "Raise the Red Lantern."
• [Attraction/experience] Self-guided, Pingyao Ancient City, Night tour of Pingyao Ancient City (free activity): Arrange to stay in an antique inn. The inns here will make us feel as if we have traveled through a time tunnel, back to the Ming and Qing dynasties; performing a real-life version of "My Own Swordsman"! Sitting on the kang (heated brick bed) of a northern folk house, chatting about life, sipping wine, singing songs, enjoying the most pleasant life here. At night
• [Accommodation] Pingyao Dechao Pavilion Inn; Pingyao Huiguan; Tianshun Yihui Hall; Pingyao Guild Hall; Guangxu Imperial Palace

Day 5

• [Attraction/experience] 2 hour(s), Self-guided, Pingyao Gucheng, Pingyao Ancient City (free activity): It is a city living between history and modernity, where images of the past and present clearly overlap. Walking along Ming and Qing Street, the magnificent and imposing city tower with its upturned eaves catches the eye. The historically rich shop names and traditional-style buildings make one feel as if they are in centuries past.
• [Return] 10:00 - 10:10, at Taiyuan Airport or Taiyuan High-speed Railway Station, On the last day, you will have free time in Pingyao Ancient City in the morning. The group will arrange for a unified return from Pingyao to Taiyuan around 10:00 AM. It is recommended that you book train tickets or flights after 13:00.
• [Return] 10:11 - 10:12, at Pingyao Railway Station, If you need to return directly to Pingyao Railway Station, we can reimburse you for one taxi fare from Pingyao to Pingyao Railway Station.
• [Return] 10:13 - 10:14, at Taiyuan Airport or Taiyuan High-speed Railway Station, If you need to return to Taiyuan early to catch an early train/flight, we can arrange a shared car from Pingyao to Taiyuan for you (as the shared car schedule is not fixed, you need to consult the tour guide in advance to confirm the specific departure time of the shared car; thank you for your understanding!) All of the above are complimentary items provided by the travel agency. If you do not require arrangements, there will be no additional refund.
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Eligibility

• The price for children 120 cm tall only includes a seat, not a bed or an admission ticket.
• Children aged 0-14 years old can enjoy discounted ticket policies based on their household registration booklet or ID card at the ticket counter.
• For those aged 60 and above, ticket discounts are available upon presentation of an ID card at the ticket counter.
• Special Certificates: Free admission with special certificates: police officer's certificate, military officer's certificate, disability certificate, tour guide certificate, active military personnel, retired military personnel, etc. Ticket discount policies are implemented based on identity cards and certificates at the ticket counter.
• Note: The itinerary for seniors and those with special certificates has been calculated with discounts. If tickets are included in advance, please present your ID card and special certificates when registering to join the tour at half price or free of charge. No refunds will be given upon arrival at the destination. Scenic spots require real-name registration and appointment for tickets with an ID card. Please provide your ID card number when joining the tour, and cooperate with the guide by presenting your ID card and other valid documents when collecting tickets.

Additional information

• 1. Our agency reserves the right to adjust the itinerary based on specific circumstances. The order of attractions visited may change, but no attractions will be reduced. We ask for your understanding and awareness!
• Note: If the travel document held is a forged document, all consequences arising therefrom shall be borne by the traveler and are unrelated to the travel agency.
• 2. When visiting Mount Wutai, one should pay attention to the temple regulations. Photography and videography are strictly prohibited inside the main halls of the temple, and smoking is not allowed within the temple grounds.
• Note: Mount Wutai is the foremost of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains. The state respects every citizen's freedom of belief. Buddhist activities such as making wishes in temples are voluntary actions by tourists and are unrelated to travel agencies or tour guides.
• 3. When shopping at tourist attractions, be careful not to buy anything unless you really want it, to avoid unnecessary trouble.
• 4. Shanxi has a relatively high altitude, especially Wutai Mountain, which has an average elevation of 2000 meters. Please be sure to bring your usual medicines according to your personal circumstances.
• 5. Regarding car travel, since Shanxi has an average altitude of over 1000 meters and many mountain roads, the travel time between attractions is long. Guests who are prone to motion sickness should bring their medication.
• 6. When visiting attractions, please follow the tour guide first, then engage in free activities after the tour, and gather on time. If there are special circumstances requiring an early departure, you must obtain the consent of the team leader and the tour guide, and sign a voluntary departure liability statement before leaving the group.
• 7. During your trip to Shanxi, as it is an inland city with strict management of gambling activities like playing cards and mahjong, please do not play cards or gamble in the hotel. You will be responsible for any consequences that arise.
• 8. The temperature difference between morning and evening in the north is large, and the air is dry. Please bring skincare products, lip balm, an umbrella, and sunglasses. The average temperature in Shanxi is around 10 degrees Celsius, so be sure to bring warm clothing.
• 9. Regarding accommodation, we provide standard hotels. Shanxi is an inland city and an economically underdeveloped region, so there are differences in economic conditions compared to your city. Therefore, hotel star ratings and recognition standards also differ, and accommodation of the same star rating or equivalent conditions may not be as good as in your area. We hope for your understanding!
• 10. The hotel check-out time is 12:00 PM. Guests with late flights or late trains can store their luggage at the hotel and enjoy free time, or pay an additional room fee to rent a room by the hour for rest.
• 11. All breakfasts included in the itinerary are provided by the accommodation hotel and are included in the room rate. No refunds will be given if not used.
• 12. Without reducing the number of attractions or the duration of the tour, the travel agency may, through friendly consultation with tourists, adjust the tour sequence based on actual circumstances.
• 13. In case of attractions that cannot be visited due to force majeure or policy adjustments, our agency can adjust to other equivalent scenic spots for visiting after friendly negotiation between both parties. If the guest does not agree, our agency will refund the scenic spot tickets according to the agreed price between the travel agency and the scenic spot.
• 14. The sightseeing time marked in the itinerary is based on normal travel conditions, from the arrival at the scenic spot gate to the departure from the scenic spot gate; in principle, during the off-season when there are fewer people, the marked sightseeing time can ensure that tourists fully complete their visit to the scenic spot. The driving time between cities and attractions agreed upon in the itinerary is calculated based on the standard of no special circumstances (such as traffic jams, rain, snow, road construction, or accidents, etc.). If any of these situations occur, the time may change, so please understand, dear tourists.
• 15. Various shops or additional paid items within some scenic spots or service stations are considered supporting facilities of the scenic spot, not shopping places designated by the travel agency. If you choose or purchase these, please pay attention to the safety of the activities, as well as the quality and price of the goods, and request receipts or other proofs. The travel agency and tour guide will not bear any responsibility for such consumption.
• 16. This itinerary does not provide natural single rooms; any single room supplement incurred will be at your own expense.
• 17. At the end of the trip, please carefully and truthfully fill out the "Tourist Feedback Form" provided by the travel agency. We hope that through your feedback, we can better supervise the quality of local reception, and your feedback form will also serve as the basis for handling complaints that arise during the trip! We will not accept subsequent disputes and complaints arising from guests filling out the feedback form falsely, and all losses caused thereby shall be borne by the guests themselves. To ensure your travel experience, if you have any complaints, please contact the tour guide or the agency at the destination as soon as possible to resolve them. Thank you for your understanding!