Private Day Trip to Yungang Grottoes and Hengshan Hanging Temple from Datong
8 Hours
Mobile Ticket
Hotel Pickup Offered
English
Language Offered
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Overview
Visit two top attractions of Datong - Hanging Temple and the UNESCO-listed Yungang Grottoes - on a privately guided day trip. Your personalized itinerary provides time to explore one of China's largest grottoes as well as the 5th-century temple built into Hengshan mountain cliff. Lunch and round-trip minivan transport are included.
Private guide for a more personalized experience
Datong day trip including UNESCO-listed Yungang Grottoes
See the Hanging Temple of Hengshan
Hotel pickup and drop-off by minivan
Traditional lunch of Chinese cuisine
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional and friendly English speaking guide
Entrance fees
Traditional Chinese cuisine lunch
Transport by minivan
Exclusions
Drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Departure & Return
Departure point
Your hotel in Datong city center
Departure Time
8:30am
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
Meet your personal guide and driver upon pickup from your centrally located hotel. You'll depart in the morning for Hanging Temple, about a 1.5-hour drive from Datong. Founded during the Northern Wei period and constructed into the side of Hengshan mountain, Hanging Monastery is the only one of its kind that honors Sakyamuni, Laozi, and Confucius - founders of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, respectively.After exploring the architectural complex with your guide, it's time for a restaurant lunch featuring traditional Chinese cuisine. Then proceed to the Yungang Grottoes, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Inside the ancient grottoes, you'll find some 51,000 stone Buddhist statues dating to the 5th and 6th centuries. Learn about the significance of this cave art before your private tour ends with return transport to your hotel.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.