Things to Do in Datong

Your Own Way! Explore the Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes at your own pace ! After booking, please pay attention that our staff will contact you to help you purchase the entrance tickets.

Want to start a leisurely day trip to Datong? We provide you with professional charter services! You can choose any 2 Datong attractions (such as: Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, Datong Tulin, etc.) and plan the best tour route for you with our professional local drivers and rich experience. We offer a variety of car models to customize the itinerary according to your needs and make your trip to Datong easy and enjoyable!

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

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.

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!

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。

Embark on this private day tour to explore two UNESCO highlights in Datong by bullet train: Hanging Temple, built along the cliff around 1,500 years ago and Yungang Cavesmmwith mover 51,000 statues.

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.

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 Datong's rich history on a private tour of the Hengshan Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes. Enjoy personalized attention, fascinating insights, and convenient round-trip transfers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Hanging Temple, Hengshan Mountain, and the Yingxian Wooden Tower on a day trip from Datong. Enjoy skip-the-line tickets and round-trip transfers.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Discover Shanxi on a 2-day tour from Taiyuan. Visit the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, the Hanging Temple, Mount Heng, Huayan Temple, Yungang Grottoes, and Yanmen Pass.

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!

Discover the top sights around Beijing with a professional guide who shares the famous city’s history and highlights over two days. You’ll tour several UNESCO World Heritage Sites during this tour.

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.

Experience the Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple on a private full-day tour.

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. Enjoy a comfortable, convenient and worry-free private transfer service between any location in Datong and Yungang Grottoes &Hanging Temple. For ticket reservations of Yungang Grottoes & Hanging Temple, please contact us 🙂 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 on the way . Vehicle Type: A 4-seater car for 1-3 travelers A 7-seater car for 4-6 travelers A 14-seater car for 7-10 travelers If your group size is large and it’s not listed , please contact us 🙂 Thanks

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.

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.

Spend a day to visit one of Suzhou's historic water town at Tongli or Zhouzhuang, then explore the remarkable gardens with your own local expert guide with flexible itinerary.

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.

Follow 【Wukong】 to Shanxi：Discover the beauty of the Yungang Grottoes and the Hanging Temple on a private day tour from Datong city.

Visit highlights of Datong including Yungang Grottoes, Huayan Monastery, Nine-Dragon Wall, Ancient City Wall, Hanging Monastery, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda and wild Baicaokou Great Wall with this 2 days private tour from Datong. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Datong hotel/train station.

Explore the remarkable sites in Guilin with your own local expert guide, visit Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave, Fubu Hill and the Li River, finish in the lovely Seven Star Park.

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.

Explore the remarkable sites in Hangzhou with your own local expert guide, cruise around the West Lake, explore the Lingyin Temple, sample traditional tea at the Meijiawu Tea Village and more.

Datong is called “the museum of the Great Wall” by some scholars because of its preservation of abundant wall relics dates from the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC) to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Join this private day tour from Datong to experience two sections: Deshengbu and Zhengchuankou. Admire the world famous UNESCO site at a different view, learn its history and culture from your personal tour guide. In additional, you will explore the beautiful and peaceful villages along the Great Wall, get to know the local village people and their lifestyle. 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.

Cruise down the Li River to experience the timeless landscapes on a leisurely boat ride from Guilin. Admire the karst scenery, watch for farmers in the fields and explore Yangshuo's top attractions.

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.

Discover Datong's top heritage in one day: marvel at the Yungang Grottoes, the gravity-defying Hanging Temple, stunning ancient murals in Jingtu temple, and the world's tallest wooden pagoda.

We provides convenient private transfer service between Datong Yungang Airport (DAT)  and your hotel in the downtown of Datong. We offer many choices of vehicles and all our drivers are professional and know every corners of this area quite well. All the clean, tidy air-con vehicles we use are licensed with insurance. The vehicles will be just for you, your family or your group.   

Enjoy a safe, comfortable, convenient and worry-free private transfer service between your hotel in Chengdu and Leshan Giant Buddha. Admire the world’s largest stone Buddha statue at your own pace.

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

Explore the Yungang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover the underground world of Jinhua Palace Geopark Coal Mine on a guided tour.

Discover the most popular and scenic attractions in Beijing by taking a private full-day tour from Datong by bullet train. Accompanied by an experienced guide. Learn about the deep history and royal lifestyle of the Ming and Quing dynasties by visiting the Ming Tombs, Sacred Way and Summer Palace. This private tour includes English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, entrance fee, lunch and train tickets, you can choose to end your tour in Beijing or travel back to Datong.

Discover the rich history and culture of Shanxi on a 5-day tour. Visit the Hanging Temple, Yungang Grottoes, and the ancient city of Pingyao. Enjoy local cuisine and stay in comfortable hotels.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Datong is one of China's 24 famous historic and cultural cities. It has many wonderful attractions. Among them are the Huayan Monastery, Datong Great Wall, Wooden Pagoda, and Shanhua Temple. What legend lies hidden in The Datong Nine Dragon Screen? You will be surprised how many stories lay hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Datong. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. It is perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

Explore the highlights of Shanxi on a 6-day tour from Taiyuan. Visit Wutai Mountain, the Hanging Temple, Yungang Grottoes, Yanmen Pass, and Pingyao Ancient City.

The Great Wall of China and Longqing Gorge are two top attractions outside Beijing. On this private tour, begin with pickup at your Datong hotel and travel by bullet train to Beijing and explore both sites in one day. Visit the Badaling Great Wall with your cable car ticket included, and take to the waters of the Longqing Gorge for spectacular countryside views. After the tour, you can choose to end your tour in Beijing or travel back to Datong. This private tour including train ticket, entrance fee, cable car round trip, lunch, English speaking tour guide and you will travel by private vehicle.