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Datong 2-Day Private Tour: Yungang Grottoes, Huayan, Dragon Wall, Hanging Temple & Wooden Pagoda

Duration2 Days
Tour TypePrivate Tour
LocationDatong, Shanxi
LanguageEnglish Guide
From$195per person
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Flexible Departure
Free Cancellation
English Guide

About This Tour

Visit the Hanging Temple, a remarkable wooden structure clinging to a cliffside 1,400 years old. Marvel at this architectural wonder that defies gravity.

Tour Highlights

  • All 5 of Datong's top attractions in one comprehensive 2-day private tour
  • UNESCO World Heritage Yungang Grottoes — 252 caves, 51,000 statues
  • Huayan Monastery — the largest Liao Dynasty Buddhist complex in China
  • Nine-Dragon Wall — China's oldest glazed-tile screen wall (45m long)
  • Hanging Temple — 1,500-year-old cliffside architectural wonder
  • Yingxian Wooden Pagoda — world's oldest wooden pagoda (built 1056 AD)
  • 1 night 4-star hotel accommodation included

Day 1: Yungang Grottoes, Huayan Monastery & Nine-Dragon Wall

08:00

Hotel Pickup

Your private guide and driver meet you at your Datong hotel.

08:30-12:30

Yungang Grottoes

Explore the magnificent 5th-century UNESCO site with your private guide.

12:30-13:30

Lunch

Authentic Shanxi cuisine at a local restaurant (included).

14:00-16:00

Huayan Monastery

Visit the largest Liao Dynasty Buddhist complex in China.

16:30-17:30

Nine-Dragon Wall

Admire the 45-meter Ming Dynasty glazed-tile masterpiece.

18:00

Check into Hotel

Check into your 4-star hotel in Datong. Evening free to explore.

Day 2: Hanging Temple & Wooden Pagoda

08:00

Hotel Pickup & Breakfast

Your guide picks you up after breakfast at the hotel.

08:30-10:30

Drive to Hanging Temple

Scenic drive through the Shanxi countryside to Mount Heng.

10:30-13:00

Hanging Temple

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

13:00-14:00

Lunch

Local lunch at a nearby restaurant (included).

14:30-16:00

Yingxian Wooden Pagoda

Marvel at the world's oldest wooden pagoda — 67m tall, built in 1056 AD without a single nail.

16:30-18:00

Return to Datong

End of tour. Drop-off at your hotel or the train station.

✓ What's Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver (2 days)
  • Professional English-speaking private guide (2 days)
  • All entrance tickets (5 attractions)
  • 1 night 4-star hotel accommodation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • 2 lunches
  • Flexible departure time

✗ What's Not Included

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

Important Information

Meeting Point: Your hotel in Datong
Departure: Flexible — recommended 8:00 AM start
Minimum Passengers: 1 passenger
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, hat
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure

Guest Reviews

Hans M. ★★★★★

Professional service from start to finish. The small group size made it feel personal and engaging.

Germany
Anna K. ★★★★★

Excellent tour with a professional guide. Saw everything we wanted and more!

Russia
Yuki T. ★★★★★

Very well organized tour. The guide was friendly and answered all our questions patiently.

Japan

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