Private Datong Day Tour Arranged by Local Tour Guide Nancy
Recommended by 100% of travellers
Datong, China
- 7 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Get the personalized experience of a private guide
- Relax in private end-to-end transportation
- Go at your own pace, with plenty of time to ask questions
- All entrance fees already included for ease
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance Ticket of Yungang Grottoes
- Entrance Ticket of Hanging Temple (no climbing inside)
- Datong South Railway Station Pickup & dropoff
- Datong Railway Station Pickup & dropoff
- Datong Airport Pickup & dropoff
- We only view the Hanging temple from below and take photos, cannot enter the Hanging temple inside
- Gratuities
- Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
- Hotel
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We pick up any hotels in Datong , Datong South Railway Station , Datong Railway Station, Datong Airport
Itinerary
1
Yungang Grottoes
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si)
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 49 reviews
Katja_D, Apr 2026
The tour in Datong with Alex was fantastic! Alex and the driver tailored the tour itinerary to our specific preferences. Since we arrived in Datong by train on the same day as the tour, they picked us up at the station. We then drove to the Yutong Grottoes. Alex’s explanations were comprehensive and very clear. He repeatedly drew our attention to details in the wonderful artworks and provided an interesting historical insight into the history of the site. Afterward, he took us to the hotel in the city center and made sure we had enough time to visit the temple as well. Thank you, Alex, for your dedication and kindness. We would gladly give you and the driver a 10 out of 10 if that were possible, and we recommend the tour 100%.
SHEUE_T, Apr 2025
We booked the tour to start from 9.30am from Datong train station & back at train station at 5.30pm. 2 days before our tour, Nancy contacted us to change our return train ticket to a later timing as the waiting time at the Hanging Temple is going to be very long. We did & changed the return train to a later timing.
Our guide Sara met us promptly at Datong train station. The ride to Hanging Temples was about 1hr. During the ride, Sara gave us introduction of Datong City & what we can expect for the day.
When we arrived at the temple, there was indeed a long queue (estimated waiting time 2-2.5 hours!!). While in queue, Sara was worried that we will get hungry & got the convenience store to "deliver" some sausages for us. We queued for 1.5hrs to reach the base of the temple. Very beautiful temple but the climb was bit scary, definitely not recommended to someone with a weak hear :)
After we came down from the temple, Sara introduced some local snacks for us to buy & eat in the car ride to Yungang Grottoes.
Had a wonderful time at the grottoes with Sara's detailed explanation. Our tour ended when Sara sent us back to Datong station with ample time to have a dinner inside the train station before our train ride back to Beijing.
SERGIO_P, Dec 2024
Sarai,the guide, was a total de light and she explained and helped with everything. She was great. Thanks
David_W, Sept 2024
Great guide. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and great English. Also found great noodle place for lunch. Unfortunately the driver stunk very badly (body odor) and the car smelled like rotten pickles the entire long drives. I had to have window down to breath and hold my nose. Tiur operator, teach your drivers basic hygiene please.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear David ,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We're absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour with our guide! It’s wonderful to know that her friendliness, expertise, and communication skills enhanced your experience, and that you got to savor some delicious noodles.
However, we sincerely apologize for the discomfort caused by the driver's hygiene issues and the unpleasant smell in the vehicle. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and we take this matter very seriously. We will address this with the driver directly, providing guidance on personal hygiene and ensuring regular vehicle cleanings to prevent similar situations in the future. Your comfort during the journey is of utmost importance to us, and we deeply regret falling short on this occasion.
If you decide to travel with us again, please do let us know. We’d love the opportunity to make it up to you and ensure a flawless experience.
Once again, thank you for your honesty and understanding.
Best regards,
Nancy
Joseph_B, Aug 2024
We had a wonderful day tour with Nancy as our guide. She is very knowledgeable and ensured also our safety, along with the driver. Nancy showed us the treasures in the Datong area, making our trip unforgettable.
Luca_F, Jul 2024
Tour of Datong from Beijing, a lever that was definitely worth it! Once at the railway station we met with great punctuality our Guide, Nancy, who welcomed us to her hometown giving us information and dive deeping us in the local history. Nancy was really friendly, time passed quickly during the journey from Datong to the "Hanging Temple." It is amazing how such a structure could have been built centuries ago! Nancy told us the story of the place, the uniqueness of the temple that houses three different but equally important cults in Chinese history. At lunch, Nancy took us to a very nice place with really good food, suggesting typical meat-filled pancakes... delicious! In the afternoon we visited the "Yungang Grottoes" and at the end of the tour Nancy took us to the city center where she greeted us giving us more advice. A 100% recommended tour, thank you again Nancy and 5 stars!
Leonard_L, Jun 2024
Our tour was led by Kevin, who spoke excellent English. He met us at our hotel, and the vehicle that was provided for our tour was comfortable and clean. Kevin's patience in explaining all the details of the Hanging Temple and Grottoes made it the tour come alive. He also helped us to take some family photos which helped make the day even more memorable.
I would recommend the Datong day tour with either Nancy or Kevin.
SabrinaSilvia_A, May 2024
Everything perfect! Our guide Kevin and our driver were really professional. Kevin explained many things to us and was really kind to us. We recommend everyone to book the excursion with Nancy. Really satisfied!
Sander_K, Apr 2024
The visit to the monastry and the yungang grottoes were guided by a nice and professional guide. We would recommend this guided tour.
Kate_O, Nov 2023
A fantastic experience! Nancy was wonderful, her English was excellent and the whole trip ran really smoothly and took all the stress of getting from A to B away. She met us at our hotel in Datong and dropped us at the train station after the trip. She was also really helpful in giving us other pointers for some other aspects of our travel in China. Highly recommend!
Note: entrance fees to the sites aren't included in the tour cost.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Dear Kate ,
Thanks a lot your feedback . It was a complete pleasure to be your guide last October. I value and appreciate your feedback on how I can improve my service. I have already revised the price.I have included the entrance tickets . Hope more convenient for everyone :)
Thanks a million and I wish your family and you all fulfillment.
Blessing Nancy
AndresFelipe_P, Sept 2023
Nancy is a wonderful tour guide! If you want to understand the history, the curiosities of the place and have a very kind tour guide, she is the right one. Very happy to have done this with her.
Gaia_B, Apr 2026
The caves offer a unique experience that is worth living to the full. The site is very large, but easily visited. We could not see the temple suspended due to ongoing maintenance, but the guide offered us a visit to Datong Old Town, which turned out to be truly lovely. Nancy knows her city very well and helps tourists to appreciate it at its best, introducing unique corners.
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Response from Host, Apr 2026
Grazie di cuore per le vostre bellissime parole!
È stato un vero piacere accompagnarvi alla scoperta della mia città. Mi è dispiaciuto molto che il Tempio Sospeso fosse chiuso per manutenzione, ma sono felice che abbiate apprezzato la bellezza del centro storico di Datong. Per me è fondamentale far conoscere non solo i siti più famosi, ma anche quegli angoli autentici che rendono questa città unica.
Spero di rivedervi in futuro per completare il tour con il Tempio Sospeso!Un caro saluto.
Nancy
Massimiliano_G, Aug 2025
Perfect tour to visit both the suspended temple and the caves of Yungang. Sara, the guide who accompanied us, turned out to be very nice and prepared.
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manuel_b, Aug 2025
Very professional, close and respectful at the same time. I have travelled a lot, but I particularly liked this guide.
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Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your lovely comment! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and that Sara made it special. Hope to see you again soon!
Saverio_R, Aug 2025
Nancy is not only an experienced guide with the right amount of empathy, but above all a person who puts a great passion into what she does. We managed to enjoy, despite the large crowds, the monuments (Caves and Hanging Temple), not having to rush in the search for tickets and in endless lines. In addition, he told us very interesting stories about the history and traditions related to China.
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Response from Host, Oct 2025
I’m really touched by your lovely review — thank you! I’m happy that you enjoyed both the Hanging Temple and the Yungang Grottoes, and that my stories helped you connect more with Chinese history and traditions. It was wonderful spending the day with you!
Tatiana_C, Jul 2025
Datong has beautiful places and Nancy is an excellent guide! Super attentive and ready to spend a beautiful day!
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Lucia_G, Mar 2024
Nancy es una guía estupenda, su nivel de inglés es muy bueno. Fue muy interesante todo lo que me contó acerca de los lugares a visitar, y ninguno de los dos sitios me defraudó. Solo tenía un día para hacer una visita y dudaba entre ir a Datong o a Xian, finalmente fui a Datong y no me arrepiento en absoluto.
Fuimos a comer a un sitio de comida local y estaba todo muy rico y bien de precio.
Perdí mi pasaporte aquel día, me ayudó en absolutamente todo lo que necesite para poder volver a Pekín e intentar encontrar mi pasaporte.
Un día increíble con una persona de 10.
Repetiría sin dudar, muy recomendable.
Silvia_C, Aug 2023
Nancy è una guida sensibile, attenta e molto preparata. Abbiamo passato una giornata bellissima alle grotte e poi al tempio e ci ha accompagnate a mangiare ad un ristorante tipico delizioso. Consigliamo questo tour a tutti!
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