Pictures of Huayan Monastery & Nine Dragon Screen

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The Nine Dragon Screen was said to be the oldest, largest, highest and the most artistic one in China.

The well-preserved Nine Dragon Screen was built for the thirteenth son of Zhu Yuanzhang, the first Emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Built more than 600 years ago, it is currently the oldest and largest glazed screen of China. Made up of 426 glazed bricks, it is 8 meters (about 26 feet) high, 2.02 meters (6.6 feet) thick and 45.5 meters (149 feet) long. Attraction Intro: Huayan Monastery & Nine Dragon Screen

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Questions & Answers on Pictures of Huayan Monastery & Nine Dragon Screen

Asked by Mrs.Bron from AUSTRALIA | May. 10, 2010 08:32

Hi
I want to hire a car driver out of Datong for 2 days (for 2 people) to drive us around the sights (great wall, yungang caves, hanging monastery). The next day at watai shan and see some local sights. Transferred to Taiyuan to catch overnight train to Xi'an on the second day. Where can I book a driver car locally and what is approximate price for a car per day. Thanks

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Answered by Mr.Jill | May. 11, 2010 20:03

Hi,Mrs.Bron
The fare for one car per day varies from 200RMB to 500RMB. The price depends on the type of the car and the service you call for. If you know Chinese, you can find the related information on car rental website. Good luck for you!

Asked by Mr.harry from USA | Sep. 02, 2009 21:57

I am planning a trip from Beijing to Datong, and then onto Hothot. Is it possible to do this by bus/train,and if so do you know the times etc?
Thanks

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Answered by Mr.Hank | Sep. 03, 2009 02:26

Hi, I think you could finish both of the two routes by train. From Beijing West Railway Station, there are over 15 trains to reach Datong everyday. The journey is about 6 hours. And, from Datong Railway Station, there about 20 trains to Hohhot, just take about 4.5 hours. Well, you could search the train details at https://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/

Asked by Mr.kamthin from MALAYSIAIA | Jul. 11, 2009 03:03

Hi, I am from Malaysia and would like to know which is better tansportation, train soft seat/night sleeper or bus from datong to Pingyao?

thank you

namarupa

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Answered by Ms.Julia | Jul. 19, 2009 20:26

Bus is better. Although train is comfortable, but there is no direct train to Pingyao to reach. You should make a transfer at Taiyuan, which will cost you about 7 to 8 hours to reach. Hope the answer is not late to you. :-)