Things to Do in Datong

Hanging Temple Ground Admission Ticket. Enjoy a magnificent view of the ancient craftsmanship from the valley floor. Ticket covers ground-level entry only; climbing the upper temple is not included.

Want a fully customizable, hassle-free private day trip to Datong? Our professional charter service is your perfect choice! Select 1-3 iconic Datong attractions (including Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, Datong Earth Forest, etc.) — our experienced local drivers will craft the optimal route for you, saving time and avoiding crowds. We offer a full range of vehicles to fit your group size and needs: 5-seater economy cars 5-seater SUV 7-seater business vans 13-seater shuttle buses Admission tickets can be purchased online in advance or on-site at attractions, with our drivers ready to offer helpful guidance. For lunch, you have flexible choices: grab snacks and light meals at the scenic spots, or let your driver take you to authentic local restaurants to savor Datong’s famous cuisine. We provide door-to-door pickup and drop-off in Datong urban area with no hidden fees, ensuring a comfortable, unforgettable private tour experience!

Discover the Yungang Grottoes in Datong with an entry ticket and self-guided itinerary. Explore the caves at your own pace and admire thousands of Buddhist statues.

Discover the timeless beauty of China's cultural treasures with ease! Our exclusive service streamlines your visit to the renowned Yungang Grottoes by offering hassle-free online ticketing. Secure your admission in advance, and on the day of your visit, simply present your identification to breeze past the queues and immerse yourself in centuries of artistry without delay. Elevate your experience further with optional add-ons: opt for a knowledgeable local guide to unveil the hidden stories and historical significance behind each intricate carving, or arrange private transportation for a seamless, stress-free journey. For the ultimate adventure, combine your Yungang Grottoes tour with visits to other iconic Datong landmarks, such as the gravity-defying Hanging Temple, the majestic Nine-Dragon Wall, and the serene Huayan Temple. Craft your dream itinerary with our customizable packages and unlock the rich heritage of Datong—where ancient wonders meet modern convenience!

Explore the Datong Earth Forest, a unique landscape in North China. Marvel at the loess pillars, cliffs, and canyons, and enjoy stunning views at sunrise and sunset.

See the highlights of Datong on a 2-day tour that includes visits to the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Yungang Grottos and Hanging Temple. You’ll also explore the Datong Museum, Nine Dragon Screen, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, and a village with cave dwellings. Includes private guide and driver, lunches, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Datong.

Discover the Huayan Temple in Datong with an entry ticket. Explore the Mahavira Hall, one of the largest ancient wooden structures in China, and see the world-famous "Smiling Venus" Bodhisattva.

If you are looking for the highlights and World Cultural Heritage Sites in China, Hanging Temple, Yungang Caves and Wooden Pagoda are 3 things you can't miss. The Hanging Temple, built along the cliff around 1,500 years ago, nowadays is famous for its grandeur; the Yungang Caves, was carved 1,500 years ago with 45 caves and over 51,000 statues preserved till now. The Wooden Pagoda is the tallest and oddest wooden tower preserved in China even in the whole world, which is over 960 years old. This tour is leaded by an experienced tour guide who has been explaining these places for over 10 years。

Spend the whole day touring Datong with our local driver, and you can also choose to add guide services (we support English/French/Spanish/German).

If you are looking for the highlights and World Cultural Heritage sites，you should come to see these two things: one is Hanging Temple, built along the cliff around 1,500 years ago,nowadays is famous for its grandeur; the other is Yungang Caves,carved1,500 years ago with 45 caves and over 51,000 statues preserved till now. This tour is leaded by an experienced tour guide who has been explaining these two places for over 10 years

Embark on a magical Datong adventure! Explore UNESCO - listed Yungang Grottoes and the Hanging Temple. Choose a private transfer for self - discovery or a guided tour to uncover their rich histories.

The Yungang Grottoes represent a masterpiece of early Chinese Buddhist cave art, featuring exquisite carvings that reflect the fusion of diverse cultural and religious influences from ancient times. Operating Hours: The site is open daily from 08:30 to 17:00, with final entry at 16:30. Visiting Sessions: Daily access is divided into two sessions: Morning (08:30-12:30) and Afternoon (12:30-16:30). Admission Policy: Complimentary entry is granted to children under 120 cm tall or under 6 years old. Seniors aged 60 and above also receive free admission upon presenting a valid passport. Ticket Verification: To enter, please present your passport for verification; no physical ticket is necessary.

Visit the Yungang Grottoes in Datong with a digital entry ticket. Get tips on the best time to visit the big outdoor Buddha for photos and use a digital "Taxi Helper" card to communicate with drivers.

See main sites of Datong from this package private 2-day tour, experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Yungang Grottoes, the largest Nine Dragon Screen in China. And visit the impressive Hanging Monastery built 1500 years ago and Wooden Pagoda in Ying County, private guide, driver, entrance fees of sites and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Book this Private transfer between Tianjin Cruise port and Beijing hotel or PEK Airport or PKX Airport, and find your driver waiting for you with a name sign at the arrivals section, or your hotel.

It is an amazing day to include the Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple. Guide will pick you up at hotel lobby around 8:30am transferred to the Yungang Grottoes (approx. 60 km) Lunch, your guide can give you some lunch recommendations at your own expense Continue to the Hanging Temple transferred back to your hotel Datong or railway station No shopping tour with private guide and van Pick-up and drop-off hotel or personal address is supposed to be in the city Tour itinerary can be customized to your needs.

Explore Shanxi's grand Liao timber wonder! Wander through a serene Buddhist temple complex, view stunning 1,000-year clay sculptures, and enjoy ancient loops.

With accompany of professional tour guide and private transfer, spend full day to explore the historical relics and Chinese architecture in Datong. You will visit the peculiar wood-structured Hanging Monastery on the cliff at the foot of Mt. Hengshan, and the oldest and highest wooden structure in China - Yingxian County Wooden Pagoda.

Step into a 1500year old masterpiece of engineering and faith, perched dramatically on a cliffside. Witness how wooden pillars and beams defy gravity, enjoying breathtaking views of Hengshan Mountain.

Join this private day tour from Datong to experience one of the seven wonders in the world -- Great Wall at Yanmenguan. Datong is called “the museum of the Great Wall” by some scholars because of its preservation of abundant wall relics. Follow your experienced tour guide to hike up and down at the Great Wall, learn its history and culture. You will also visit Zhenbian Hall, Temple of Guan Yu, and Yanmenguan village. This private tour including English speak tour guide, travel by private vehicle, entrance fee and lunch. Datong hotel or Railway Station pick up and drop off also included.

On this day tour, see the miraculous Hanging Temple on the cliff of Mount Heng. Visit the Yungang Grottoes, one of the three most important Buddhist sculptual sites and also a world heritage site.

Visit the top attractions in Datong including Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Monastery, Huayan Monastery and Nine-Dragon Screen. Accompanied by an English-speaking tour guide and private driver throughout the tour. Possess a further understanding of the development of the Buddhist in ancient China through the preserved cultural relics.

Discover the Nine Dragon Wall in Datong with this ticket. Marvel at the vibrant glazed tiles, the central golden dragon, and the stunning reflection in the pool.

Take a private day tour to two top attractions in Datong: Yingxian Wooden Pagoda and Hengshan Hanging Temple. Tour guide, private vehicle, hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees and local lunch are all incusive.

Ping Yao is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a traditional Han Chinese city, founded in the 14th century. Our this ticket is valid for 3 days!

Join us on this great tour, to visit the charming Hanging Temple. An ancient temple known for its precarious perch on a cliff face in north China reopened in time for the May Day holiday of 2016 after being damaged by a falling rock last year.In 2010, the Hanging Temple listed on "World's Top 10 Most Dangerous Architectures" by the Time Magazine. We also discover the beauty of the Yungang Grottoes ,boast more than 51,000 statues with the largest 17 meters high and the smallest 2 cm high. It was listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 2001. An essential day trip from Datong!

Step back in time with a ticket to an immersive dinner show in Datong. Enjoy a full-course imperial dinner, watch a live show, and dress in Northern Wei and Xianbei costumes.

This full-day tour will take you to some of the most famous attractions in Datong - Yungang Grottos and Hanging Temple. Yungang Grottos as the UNESCO World Culture Heritage have 254 grottos and 51,000 stone sculptures representing the highest level of world carving art in the fifth century. The Hanging Temple was first built 1400 years ago and is unique for its architecture as well as integrating Buddhism, Daoism and Confucianism.

Travel in comfort by taking a private car tour around Datong. Relax in a car , and explore the Yungang Grottoes , Hanging Temple and Wooden Pagoda all at your own pace.

Private and premium service - modern vehicles, professional drivers, and flexible to your needs . Unlike cheaper options, we never compromise on quality! No hidden costs, no detours, no forced shopping stops.What you see is what you get. This is a private car charter service , NOT shared car service , please book the corresponding price based on the actual number of people in your group. Datong hotel or railway station to Hanging Temple 1.5 hours. Hanging Temple to Yungang Grottoes 2 hours on the way. Yungang Grottoes to hotel or railway station 1 hour . The Hanging Temple reopened on May 1, 2026, after maintenance. Tickets for the climb cannot be booked in advance for foreign tourists. Visitors can still enter the scenic area to view the temple from below and take photos, but cannot enter the temple interior. Thank you for your understanding. If you are very interested in visiting the interior of the Hanging Temple, please contact me privately to discuss the arrangements.

Hotel pick-up from Beijing, high-speed rail to Datong to visit Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, Yingxian Pagoda, and enjoy a random traditional performance.Taste Chinese Kung Fu Sliced Noodles.

Datong is famed for its rich deposit of coal as well as precious historical relics. Listen to expert commentaries from your private tour guide and get to know the stories, history, and culture behind those famous sites. You will have your own car, driver and English-speaking tour guide, pickup and drop-off from your hotel.

Make reservation at least 1 day before your visit. The ticket system close for bookings starting from 00:00 (midnight) everyday Same-day reservations are not available Thank you for your cooperation

Datong is one of the nine ancient capitals in China with numerous historic relics in its territory. It’s a low-key city beyond the tourist trail but implies great energy. Take this one-day private tour to visit the famous Yungang Grottoes, one of the Chinese four grotto art treasures, and the Hanging Temple, the earliest and best preserved high-altitude wooden cliff-building in China. With our professional tour guide and driver, you will make the largest value of this day to learn the background knowledge of the relics.

Explore two spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Datong: Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple. Immerse yourself in the city's history and culture on this private guided tour.

Embark on this full-day private guided tour from Datong to explore Wutaishan which is one of the Four Sacred Mountains in Chinese Buddhism. Admire Wutaishan's most important ceremonial sites, including Pusa Ding, Xiantong Temple, Tayuan Temple, and Nanshan Temple. Along the way you’ll gain in-depth knowledge about the Buddhism in China, get to know the history and stories about the temples, enjoy amazing Buddhist architecture which mixed with Han, Tibetan and Mongolia style. This private tour includes lunch, entrance fee, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. Tour can start from your Datong hotel's lobby or Datong railway station.

Marvel at the majesty of this World Heritage Site, which houses thousands of Buddhist sculptures carved from solid rock more than 1,500 years ago.

Meet guide in the hotel lobby in Datong or Datong train station, you will visit Yuangang Grottoes and Hanging temple,after tour drop to hotel in Datong. it was carved out of a mountain side and about 1 km in width, is one of the four famous treasure troves of Chinese grotto art The grotto area was excavated along the mountain, imposingly stretching 1 kilometer with rich contents. Covering over 18,000 square meters engraving area, there are existing 45 main caves, 209 subsidiary caves, more than 1,100 niches, and more than 51,000 stone statues, among which the largest statue measures 17 meters and the smallest only 2 centimeters. Hanging temple bulit on the cliff, it is the national key cultural unit, which is unique as it includes Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian elements. The temple was constructed in the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386-534) with a history of 1500 years. The Hanging Temple was selected as one of "The Top 10 Unique and Precipitous Architectures" by Times magazine in 2010.

Enjoy the convenience of a pre-booked door-to-door transportation service Explore the Hanging Temple and Wooden Pagoda at your own pace !

Datong is a renowned historical city in Shanxi Province in Northern China, and this private day tour will let you explore Huayan & Shanhua Temple, Nine-dragon Screen, Datong Volcanic Group Geopark, and Tulin in Datong. Pickup from your centrally located Datong hotel is at 8am, and Chinese lunch is included.

Discover the Yungang Grottoes with an entry ticket and watch a shadow puppetry show. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site and see over 51,000 stone Buddhist sculptures.

Maximize your time in the remarkable city of Datong on a comprehensive 2-day private tour to major attractions and historical landmarks. Alongside an expert guide, explore three spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple and Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda. Besides, you will also visit the Nine Dragon Screen and Datong City Wall. Gain valuable insight into the rich history of the city. When make booking you can choose a basic tour with English speaking tour guide and private transfer, you will pay your own entrance fee and lunch during the tour or a private tour package with all entrance fee and lunch inclusive.

Experience Datong's gems stress - free! Our private car charter takes you to the Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes. With all entrances tickets included, delve into history and culture effortlessly.

Datong was once the political, economic and military center of ancient North China, which left the city with a series of splendid historic and cultural relics. Have a private full day tour to visit the historical relics in Datong, know more about the top attractions from an expert local tour guide, visit the Yungang Grottoes, the Huayan Monastery and the Nine Dragons Screen in one day.

Uncover the Yungang Grottoes’ 1,700-year history and sculptural art stories on a pro-guided small group or a private tour with hotel pickup and drop off (Max 8 pax).

The Yungang Grottoes were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001, recognizing them as a “masterpiece of early Chinese Buddhist cave art” and acknowledging their role in the development of Buddhist art in China and East Asia. The Hanging Temple is renowned for its unique location, suspended on the cliffs of Hengshan Mountain about 50 meters above the ground. Many scenes in the recently popular game "Black Myth" are based on these two places. We will take you back to that historical period and immerse you in the game to experience these ancient monuments.We will provide a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle according to the number of people.It is worth noting that the Hanging Temple allows you to choose to climb into the temple to see the interior of the building and the cliff scenery at your feet, or just watch and take pictures from the ground. Our trip includes tickets to enter the temple, and the tour takes longer.

Take a day bullet train trip from Beijing to Datong see the spectacular Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple with our professional tour guide for this stress free tour.

See the most famous UNESCO sites of Beijing on a full-day tour from Datong by bullet train. This private tour will enable you to experience the most attractive historical sites in Beijing: Great Wall at Mutianyu section. Travel at your own pace without any rush, with the option to take the cable car or chair lift up to the wall and a toboggan down at Mutianyu Great Wall. The tour includes English speaking tour guide, travel by private vehicle, entrance fees, cable car round trip / Chair Lift up and toboggan down tickets at the Great Wall, a Chinese lunch, Train Tickets. You can choose to finish your tour in Beijing or Datong.

Discover the Huayan Temple in Datong with this entry ticket. Admire the world-famous “Venus of the East,” explore the largest preserved Liao-Jin Dynasty Buddhist hall, and enjoy colorful murals.

Datong is a renowned historical city for both Yungang Grottos and Hanging Temple in Shanxi Province in Northern China, this private day tour will offer you the opportunity to explore both sites with a local guide by private vehicle from Datong city. Please note Hanging Temple limits the daily visitors with a long queue everyday, you may not be able to walk inside to visit the temple. If you mind it, please do NOT book this tour.