Things to Do in Datong

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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!

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.

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。

Discover the Shanhua Temple in Datong on a guided tour. Explore the temple's architecture, learn about its history, and admire its timber structures, clay sculptures, and murals.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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

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.

Enjoy a safe, comfortable,convenient and worry-free private transfer service between your hotel or accommodation in Datong and Beijing, You will be picked up from your centrally located hotel or accommodation in Datong, hop aboard your private, air-conditioned vehicle and conclude with drop-off at your hotel or accommodation in Beijing. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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.

Enjoy a safe, comfortable, convenient and worry-free private transfer service between your hotel in Datong and Hanging Temple. You will be picked up from your centrally located hotel or accommodation in Datong, hop aboard your private, air-conditioned vehicle, after your self guided tour of Hanging Temple finished, your driver will bring you back to your hotel in Datong. You also can choose to have an English speaking tour guide to explore the sites with you.

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

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 one of the four most famous grottoes in China - Yungang Grottoes, and explore the peculiar wood-structured Hanging Monastery on the cliff at the foot of Mt. Hengshan.

Hop on a journey to Datong's most famous attractions: Hanging Temple and Yingxdian Wooden Pagoda. Get a deeper understanding of the history while immersing yourself in the attraction's beauty.

Take a day out of Datong to get acquainted with Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda and Great Wall at Yanmenguan section. 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. Then discover the architectural gems-Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda which is the oldest and tallest wooden multi-storey building of the world. 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.

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 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.

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Meet guide in the hotel lobby in Datong city or train station in Datong, you will have private day tour to Hanging temple and Yingxian Wooden pagoda. 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. Yingxian Wooden Pagoda - the oldest and tallest wooden multi-storey structure in the world. Built in 1056 during Liao Dynasty (907 ~ 1125) and standing at 67.31 meters high, it shocks travelers most that the whole structure was made without any nails, screws, or bolts. There are lots of elegant Buddha statues and Bodhisattva statues to worship. After tour ends guide and driver will drop you to your hotel in Datong city or Datong train station.

Explore the Yungang Grottoes, Huayan Temple, and more on a guided tour of Datong. Enjoy a meal at Fenglin Pavilion and learn the art of Chinese paper cutting.

Experience the best of Datong city on a full-day tour that includes top attractions. Accompanied by a private guide, tour the Nine Dragon Screen, Huanyan Temple, Drum Tower and the City Wall, learn the history. If you are interested in visiting other city sites not listed above, please feel free to discuss with your guide directly or you can submit your request upon booking. Lunch, attraction entrance ticket, and private transfer are all inclusive.

Walk through Datong’s ancient streets while sampling iconic local dishes that tell the story of Shanxi’s culinary legacy. From hand-pulled noodles to aged vinegar tastings, discovery local's favorite.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Datong with your private transfer service. Meet your driver at Datong Yungang  Airport and feel relax on your way to your hotel in Datong city. Book this service to enjoy door-to-door service with a professional driver Comfortable vehicle with generous leg room, air conditioning and luggage storage as your Datong trip start.