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Datong Yanmenguan Great Wall and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda Day Tour

Datong Yanmenguan Great Wall and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda Day Tour

★★★★★ 4.9 (50)⏱ 9 hours · Private🗣 English guide

Overview

A different Great Wall section — Yanmenguan, the "Wild Geese Gate" where 19 dynasties fought.

About This Tour

Yanmenguan (Wild Geese Pass) is one of the three most important strategic Great Wall passes in northern China — between Datong and the central plains, it was fought over by 19 different dynasties since the Warring States period (475 BC). The current Ming-rebuilt section sits at 1,800m elevation with 5km of walkable wall, the original "Tianxian No.1 Pass" gateway, and panoramic mountain views. Combine with Yingxian Wooden Pagoda — the world's tallest wooden Buddhist pagoda (67m, built 1056 AD, no nails used). Different from existing Datong tours which focus on Yungang/Hanging Temple. Round-trip transfer 4 hours total, ~5 hours on-site. Private vehicle, guide, both entrance tickets included.

Meeting & Pickup

Datong Old City Hotel Pickup
📍 Datong Old City Wall, Pingcheng District, Datong, 037000, CN

What's Included

✓ Included

Private vehicle and English-speaking guide; Yanmenguan entrance; Yingxian Pagoda entrance; Hotel pickup

✕ Not included

Lunch; Tips

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.

Traveler Reviews

4.9★★★★★Based on 50 reviews
Daniel B.🇫🇷 France★★★★★2025-07

We saw all the highlights of Beijing without the crowds. Worth every penny.

Pierre Z.🇩🇪 Germany★★★★☆2025-10

Everything about our Beijing experience was first-class — punctual, knowledgeable and warm.