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Yungang Grottoes + Hanging Monastery Combo

Duration10 hours
Tour TypeGroup Tour
LocationDatong, Shanxi
LanguageEnglish Guide
From$98per person
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Daily Departure
Free Cancellation
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About This Tour

Explore Datong's ancient Buddhist heritage with this guided tour. Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites and remarkable architectural wonders.

Tour Highlights

  • Two UNESCO World Heritage sites in one comprehensive day tour
  • Yungang Grottoes — 5th-century Buddhist cave art with 51,000 statues
  • Hanging Monastery — 1,500-year-old temple built into a cliff face
  • The best of Datong in a single, expertly guided full-day experience

Itinerary

07:30

Hotel Pickup

Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Datong.

08:00-11:30

Yungang Grottoes

Explore the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage site — 252 caves with over 51,000 Buddhist statues carved in the 5th century.

11:30-12:30

Lunch

Enjoy authentic Shanxi cuisine at a local restaurant (included).

12:30-13:30

Drive to Hanging Monastery

Scenic drive through the Shanxi countryside to Mount Heng.

13:30-16:00

Hanging Monastery

Visit the breathtaking 1,500-year-old temple built into the cliffs — a unique fusion of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.

17:30

Return to Datong

Drop-off at your hotel.

✓ What's Included

  • Round-trip transportation
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • All entrance tickets (Yungang + Hanging Monastery)
  • Lunch
  • Drinking water

✗ What's Not Included

  • Tips for guide and driver (optional)
  • Personal expenses

Important Information

Meeting Point: Hotel pickup in Datong
Departure Time: 7:30 AM
Duration: Approximately 10 hours
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water
Note: A long but rewarding day — covers Datong's two most iconic UNESCO sites
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure

Guest Reviews

James W. ★★★★★

Best tour we had in China! Great value for money and excellent English-speaking guide.

Australia
Marie C. ★★★★★

Wonderful way to see the sights! The guide was passionate and made history come alive.

France
Sarah L. ★★★★★

Fantastic tour! Our guide spoke excellent English and shared so much interesting history. A must-do!

UK

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Book the combo tour and visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites in one unforgettable day.

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