Delve into the mysteries of Buddhism by visiting the cities that have made their mark on the history of Chinese Buddhism. Start in Datong, the former capital of China during the Northern Wei Dynasty and home to the Yungang Grottoes. Continue on to Wutaishan, one of the four sacred mountains of China. Visit Pingyao which has remained virtually unchanged since the Ming Dynasty before finishing with Luoyang, another ancient capital and home to the Longmen Grottoes.

Highlights :

- Yungang and Longmen Grottoes, UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Wutaishan, home to many important monasteries
- Pingyao, boasting an original city wall
- Xian’s famous Qin Terracotta Army