Things to Do in Datong

Visit the Hanging Temple, a 1,500-year-old architectural marvel suspended 50 meters above the ground. Secure your entry ticket in advance and explore at your own pace.

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!

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

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!

Skip the booking hassle at the Hanging Temple. Explore the unique wooden halls along the cliffside at your own pace and marvel at the brilliant ancient Chinese craftsmanship.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Yungang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Stand in awe before 50,000 ancient Buddhist statues! Secure your entry to the UNESCO-listed Yungang Grottoes and witness the vibrant 1,500-year-old rock art at your own pace.

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.

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.

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. On this private day tour, local guide will accompany you to visit the Yungang Grottoes, the Huayan Monastery and the Nine Dragons Screen.

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.

Embark on an exclusive private day tour to explore two spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Datong—Yungang Grottoes and the Hanging Temple, the ultimate day trip to discover the city’s most iconic ancient wonders with no crowded group hassles. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Yungang Grottoes, a pinnacle of ancient Chinese Buddhist art that perfectly fuses South and Central Asian religious symbolic art with traditional Chinese cultural traditions. Then marvel at the 1400-year-old Hanging Temple, a breathtaking architectural wonder perched on a sheer cliff over 50 meters above the ground, a feat of ancient engineering that defies imagination. This private experience includes all entrance fees for both sites, a professional English-speaking guide and round-trip transport by private vehicle, with flexible departures available from your Datong hotel lobby or Datong Railway Station for a seamless, hassle-free journey.

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.

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.

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 highlights of China including the Datong,Pingyao and Xi'an by Bullet Train with this 5 days private tour from Datong. You will be picked up from Datong hotel and dropped off at Xi'an hotel.

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.

Visit highlights of Shanxi including Datong and Pingyao with this 4 days private tour from Datong. You will be picked up at Datong hotel/train station and dropped off Pingyao hotel/Train 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.

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.

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.

Experience the best of Beijing city on a full-day customized tour from Datong. Enjoy the bullet train ride, a private car and a knowledgeable local guide and customize the tour to your must- see locations. Your personal guide will help you design the perfect itinerary, see Beijing highlights from palace and temples to gardens and markets. Travel at your own pace, and stop to snap photos, grab a souvenir or explore. Beijing City is at your fingertips on this private tour! You can choose to end your tour in Beijing or return Datong.

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.

Visit highlights of Pingyao including the City Wall of Pingyao, traditional Ming-Qing Street,Temple of City God and Ri Sheng Chang Exchange Shop with this private day tour from Datong You will be picked up from your Datong hotel and dropped off at the Pingyao hotel/Railway station or taiyuan Railway station.

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.

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.