Datong Tourism｜Explore the ancient capital of China, walk into the Millennium Grottoes and Hanging Ancient Temples

From the Yungang Grottoes of the World Cultural Heritage, to the　Hanging（Xuankong 悬空寺）Temple built on the cliff, to the ancient temple of Liao and Jin, the night view of the ancient city and the wooden pagoda in Yingxian, Datong It is an ancient capital that integrates Buddhist art, historical buildings and natural scenery, and is also one of the most in-depth destinations around Beijing.

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Focus on in-depth travel in China and provide overseas tourists
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Private custom

Plan your own route according to your time and interests

Pure play without shopping

Transparent consumption throughout the whole process, no shopping arrangements

Small group chartered car

2-6 people independently chartered a car, more free and comfortable

Flexible adjustment

Optimize the itinerary according to the weather and actual conditions

Familiar with Shanxi

In-depth understanding of Shanxi history and culture

Friendly overseas tourists

Familiar with the needs of overseas tourists and provide travel assistance

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H2 Datong must go to attractions

  • 大同善化寺
    拥有大量辽金木结构建筑，是研究中国古代建筑的重要遗址。
  • 云岗石窟
    世界文化遗产，中国四大石窟之一，雕刻艺术精美，是来到大同绝不能错过的代表性景点
  • 应县木塔
    世界现存最高、最古老的纯木结构佛塔，不使用一颗铁钉，堪称中国古建筑奇迹。
  • 雁门关
    万里长城重要关隘，素有 “中华第一关、天下九塞雁门为首” 之称，千年边塞雄关，见证中原与塞外交融的历史要塞。
  • 五台山
    世界文化景观遗产，中国四大佛教名山之首，文殊菩萨道场，青山间古刹林立，国内唯一青庙黄庙共生的佛国圣地
  • 悬空寺
    建于悬崖绝壁之上的千年古寺，以惊险壮观闻名世界，被誉为中国最神奇的建筑之一。
  • 大同九龙壁
    中国现存规模最大的九龙壁之一，色彩鲜艳，工艺精湛。
  • 大同华严寺
    辽金时期保存最完整的佛教寺院之一，大雄宝殿与薄伽教藏殿极具艺术价值。
  • 大同古城墙
    古城墙、鼓楼、四牌楼及夜景都非常值得漫步体验，也是品尝当地美食的好地方。
  • 恒山
    中国五岳之一，可与悬空寺安排同一天游览。

Recommended itinerary

Datong Classic 2-Day Tour

Explore Datong’s most representative world cultural heritage and historical monuments, and visit Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, Datong Ancient City Waiting for the classic scenic spots, you can appreciate the profound historical and cultural heritage of the northeast of Shanxi in just two days. It is an ideal choice for the first time to come to Datong.

Itinerary highlights:

  • Yungang Grottoes (World Cultural Heritage)
  • Hanging(Xuankong) Temple
  • Yingxian Wooden Pagoda
  • Datong Ancient City

Datong & Wutai Mountain 3-Day Tour

On the basis of the classic Datong journey, one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China, Wutai Mountain, is added to experience the arts, thousand-year-old architecture and Buddhist culture of the Northern Wei grottoes, and is suitable for tourists who like history, humanities and religious culture.

Itinerary highlights:

  • Yungang Grottoes (World Cultural Heritage)
  • Hanging(Xuankong) Temple
  • Yingxian Wooden Pagoda
  • Wutai Mountain (World Cultural Heritage)
  • Datong Ancient City

Shanxi Cultural Heritage 5-Day Tour

A series of the most representative world cultural heritage and historical city in Shanxi, starting from Datong, visit Yungang Grottoes, HangingTemple, Wutai Mountains, Pingyao Ancient City and Jinci Temple, deeply experience ancient Chinese architecture, Buddhist art and Shanxi merchant culture, and are a classic route to explore the essence of Shanxi.

Itinerary highlights:

  • Yungang Grottoes (World Cultural Heritage)
  • Hanging Temple
  • Wutai Mountain (World Cultural Heritage)
  • Pingyao Ancient City (World Cultural Heritage)
  • Jinci
  • Yingxian Wooden Pagoda

Beijing & Shanxi Cultural Heritage 6-Day Tour

It is specially designed for overseas tourists who come to China for the first time, and integrates the two cultural essences of Beijing and Shanxi. From the Great Wall, the Forbidden City to the Yungang Grottoes, the Xuankong Temple, and the ancient city of Pingyao, you can experience the world’s cultural heritage, thousand-year-old architecture and history and culture in depth on one journey. It is one of the most classic cultural routes to explore northern China.

Itinerary highlights:

  • Great Wall
  • Forbidden City
  • Yungang Grottoes (World Cultural Heritage)
  • Hanging Temple
  • Yingxian Wooden Pagoda
  • Pingyao Ancient City (World Cultural Heritage)
  • Jinci

Datong Travel Itinerary Guide

Datong Travel Video Zone

点击youtube播放：辽代应县木塔

Click on the picture to watch the video of Yingxian Muta in youtube　

点击youtube播放：大同古城

Click on the picture to watch the video of Datong ancient city in youtube

点击youtube播放：云岗石窟

Click on the picture to watch the video of Yungang Grottoes in youtube

点击youtube播放：悬空寺

Click on the picture to watch the video of Xuankong Temple in youtube

FAQ

Suggested arrangement 2-3 days. If you only visit the urban scenic spots such as Yungang Grottoes, Datong Ancient City, Huayan Temple, Shanhua Temple and other urban attractions; if you still want to go to HangingTemple, Hengshan, and Yingxian wooden pagodas, it is recommended to arrange 3 days, and the itinerary will be easier.

Datong’s most representative attractions include Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, Datong Ancient City, Huayan Temple, Shanhua Temple, Jiulongbi, Hengshan et al. Among them, the Yungang Grottoes is a world cultural heritage and the most representative landmark attraction in Datong.

Many tourists will choose to Beijing, Datong, Wutai Mountain, Taiyuan, Zhangjiakou,Xinzhou, Shuzhou, Pingyao Ancient City Combined into a classic Shanxi cultural tour, it can also be matched with Yanmenguan, Hengshan and other scenic spots to experience the history, culture and ancient architectural art in northern China.

Very convenient. At present, there is a direct high-speed rail between Beijing and Datong, and the drive is about About 2 hours. After arriving in Datong, you can charter a car or take a one-day tour to the surrounding attractions such as Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda. It is a classic route that many overseas tourists love.

Yes.April-October It is the most comfortable tourist season, with pleasant weather, suitable for visiting ancient buildings and natural landscapes; autumn climate is cool and colorful, and it is also a favorite season for photography enthusiasts. There are few tourists in winter, and you can feel the quiet atmosphere of the ancient city, but the temperature is low, so you need to pay attention to keeping warm.

suitable. Most of Datong’s scenic spots have convenient transportation and moderate walking distance. Yungang Grottoes, Datong Ancient City, Huayan Temple, etc. are more suitable for families to travel. If there are elders who travel together, it is recommended to choose a chartered car or a private customized itinerary, which can reduce the transfer and rush time, and the travel is easier and more comfortable.

Yes. Hanging Temple is close to Hengshan, and it is usually arranged to visit on the same day. If you have enough time, you can also match Yingxian Wooden pagoda to form a classic one-day or two-day route around Datong.

If you only visit the urban area of Datong, it is very convenient to travel independently; if you want to visit once Yungang Grottoes, HangingTemple, Hengshan, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda , Wutai Mountain or Yanmen Pass For more widely distributed scenic spots, choosing a chartered car or private customized itinerary will save time and effort, and can also flexibly arrange the rhythm of the itinerary, which is more suitable for families, friends or small groups to travel.

Yes. The main scenic spots in Datong, such as Yungang Grottoes, HangingTemple, Datong Ancient City, Huayan Temple, Shanhua Temple, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, etc., are all open to foreign tourists. Visitors only need to bring a valid passport to check in the hotel and visit the scenic spots (some scenic spots may need to make an appointment in advance with their real-name names). If it is the first time to come to China, it is recommended to plan the itinerary in advance, it will be easier and smoother.

Very suitable. Datong and surrounding attractions are widely distributed, such as HangingTemple, Hengshan, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, Yanmen Pass, Wutai Mountain, etc. It takes more time to plan for self-driving or public transportation. Choose a private custom or charter service, you can flexibly arrange the itinerary according to your travel days, interests and number of peers, reduce transfer, and experience the rich history and natural scenery of Shanxi more easily.

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