Yungang Grottoes (Yungang Shiku) Tours and Tickets

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

Datong is one of the most ancient city in China with more than 3000 year history. It used be the capital city for the dynasties,so you will find lots of culture heritages in this city. This is a full day tour with private transfer from Beijing. The package is also attraction entrance tickets. You will be able to explore the prosperous historical and cultural relics, including Yungang Grottoes and Nine Dragon Screen.

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. 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 . The Hanging Temple reopened on May 1, 2026, after maintenance. Tickets for the climb cannot be booked in advance for foreign tourists. Visitors can still enter the scenic area to view the temple from below and take photos, but cannot enter the temple interior. Thank you for your understanding. If you are very interested in visiting the interior of the Hanging Temple, please contact me privately to discuss the arrangements.

Take a day bullet train trip from Beijing to Da Tong see the spectacular Yun Gang Grottoes -- one of the four famous Grottoes from china; Hanging Temple, that listed on the top 10 dangerous buildings from the world, two amazing sites within one day. Stress free, round trip bullet train ticket, all sights entrance fees, a tasty chef-prepared delicious lunch as well as and zip seamlessly transfer services between Beijing to Da tong are well pre-booked and organized.

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.

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.

Yungang Grottoes is a UNESCO cultural heritage in Datong. This private one-day tour offers you an opportunity to explore the well-known caves from Taiyuan with a local guide by round-way fast train. Pickup time from your centrally located Taiyuan hotel is at 7am.

Maximize your time in the remarkable city of Datong on a comprehensive 2-day private tour to major attractions and historical landmarks. Alongside an expert guide, explore three spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple and Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda. Besides, you will also visit the Nine Dragon Screen and Datong City Wall. Gain valuable insight into the rich history of the city. When make booking you can choose a basic tour with English speaking tour guide and private transfer, you will pay your own entrance fee and lunch during the tour or a private tour package with all entrance fee and lunch inclusive.

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 entrance fees, and private transport.

Join this day tour to the impressive UNESCO site of Yungang Grottoes in Datong from Beijing by bullet train. With their 252 caves and 51,000 status, the Yungang Grottoes art represent the successful fusion of Buddhist religious symbolic art from south and central Asian with Chinese cultural traditions. Walk with your tour guide to explore the grottoes and niches, get to know its history and culture. This private walking tour including bullet train tickets, entrance fee, lunch, English speaking tour guide and you will travel by private vehicle. You can choose to end your tour in Datong or travel back to Beijing

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

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.

With a personal guide to accompany you around the historical sights in Datong, there’s no need to plan your sightseeing itinerary. See ancient Buddhist art at the UNESCO-listed Yungang Grottoes, and explore the wood-structured Hanging Monastery of Hengshan. This full-day private tour includes lunch and the convenience of round-trip private transport from centrally located hotels.

1) Taking advantage of the newly built Beijing-Datong bullet train, your day trip to Datong becomes possible. It only takes 2 hours each way. It is something perfect to do if you have an extra day in Beijing. 2) Our guide in Datong is one of the best tour guides, fluent in English, and knowledgeable about Shanxi history and culture. Very experienced in time management also to make sure you enjoy the most. 3) Have a taste of Shanxi-style food at lunch, not found in Beijing. 4) Private tour, so you will have a dedicated team to work for you.

Delve into Datong and Pingyao's rich history and heritage on this 2-day private tour from Datong. Discover the UNESCO-listed classical sites of Hanging Temple, Yungang Grottoes and Pingyao Ancient City. Experience the friendly services of the local tour guide who will accompany you throughout the attractions, and explore the landmarks at your own pace. Tour includes English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, all entrance fee and lunch. Please book your own hotel in Datong and Pingyao.

Enjoy a day trip to Yungang grottoes, a treasure house of rare and splendid Chinese sculptures with worldwide fame. These grottoes are the main reason most people make it to Datong. The grottoes contain over 50,000 Buddhist statues and stretch for about 1 km east to west. Local hand slice noodle lunch is included in this tour.

Datong is a renowned historical city for both Yungang Grottos and Hanging Temple in Shanxi Province in Northern China, this private day tour will offer you the opportunity to explore both sites with a local guide by private vehicle from Datong city. Please note Hanging Temple limits the daily visitors with a long queue everyday, you may not be able to walk inside to visit the temple. If you mind it, please do NOT book this tour.

Explore the ancient Yungang Grottoes and the Hanging Temple at your own pace and with the attention of a private guide on this day tour. You won’t have to organize any logistics, including transport or paying on the spot for your guide or admission fees. Just be ready to get collected from your hotel in Datong, and then enjoy the ride to the sites, and the time to visit each place.

If you are seeking a unique and unforgettable experience in Beijing, consider embarking on a bullet train journey to the Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes. The Hanging Temple is a remarkable architectural wonder constructed into a cliffside over 1,500 years ago, showcasing a fusion of Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian influences. On the other hand, the Yungang Grottoes boast over 51,000 Buddha statues intricately carved into the sandstone cliffs, dating back to the 5th century. These ancient grottoes are not only breathtaking but also offer a glimpse into centuries-old Buddhist art and culture. This exclusive tour package includes round-trip bullet train tickets, an English-speaking tour guide, a private vehicle, all entrance fees, lunch, and is a cost-effective way to maximize your time in China. With a knowledgeable guide to bring the ancient world to life, this tour promises to be an enriching and enlightening experience.