Top Datong Culture

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

Enjoy the undivided attention of your guide on a private full-day tour of Datong. Start at your hotel, then travel comfortably to each location by private transportation. Rather than skim the surface like a typical large group tour, you get engaging guided visits at Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple. Ask questions, get suggestions, and avoid language barrier issues with the help of your private guide.

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

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!

Take time out from Datong to see two of north China’s historical highlights on this private 8-hour Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery tour. View the 5th-century Yungyang Grottoes, a series of rock-cut caves filled with Buddha statues. Plus, check out the Hanging Monastery, whose ornate medieval temples are suspended from a cliff face. Learn about both sites from a private guide on a tour that includes a Chinese lunch, entrance fees, and private transport.

History buffs can save hours of time and effort compared to navigating Chinese-language public transport with this efficient Datong private transfer service. Check off the two key cultural highlights of Datong—the 1400-year-old Yungang Grottoes and Hengshan Hanging Temple—in just one day with the help of a local guide. Please note: tour excludes entrance fees.

Seeing Datong’s three signature religious sights involves around 171 miles (276 kilometers) of driving. Spread out in comfort as you travel on this door-to-door private tour, with a personal guide to unfurl the region’s rich history. Explore the 6th-century Yungang Grottoes and Hengshan Hanging Temple, visit the 1,000-year-old Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda, and enjoy an authentic Chinese lunch.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Experience some of Datong’s top historic attractions on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, learn about this ancient capital city from an informative local guide and explore a cave system containing hundreds of grottoes and tens of thousands of stone sculptures. Enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch, then head to the Hanging Temple, a 1,500-year-old wooden monastery, and Nine Dragon Wall, built in the late Ming Dynasty.

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.

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.