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Datong

Welcome to Datong, Shanxi—a treasure trove of history and culture! Marvel at the stunning Yungang Grottoes, home to mesmerizing ancient Buddhist carvings. Don’t miss the iconic Datong Nine Dragon Screen and the vibrant Old City. Savor local delicacies and catch a sunset at Hengshan Mountain. This charming city is a perfect mix of adventure and tranquility!

Recommendations

Culture4.7/5

Yungang Grottoes

Renowned for its stunning Buddhist sculptures and intricate carvings, the Yungang Grottoes in Datong showcase a remarkable blend of art and spirituality, making it a must-visit UNESCO World Heritage site in China.

Landmark4.7/5

Datong Ancient City Wall

Datong Ancient City Wall, a stunning example of Ming dynasty architecture, offers panoramic views and a glimpse into China's rich history, making it a must-visit destination for culture enthusiasts and photographers alike.

Landmark4.3/5

Nine Dragon Screen Ticket Office

Nine glazed dragons ripple across this Ming-era screen in Datong, one of China’s oldest and largest dragon walls. The tiles hold intricate detail, and the seams from its move remain visible.

Landmark4.6/5

Shanhua Temple

Renowned for its stunning wooden architecture and intricate carvings, Shanhua Temple offers a serene atmosphere and a glimpse into ancient Chinese spiritual practices, making it a must-visit landmark in Da Tong Shi, Shan Xi Sheng.

Eat

Heshi Gold Medal Roast Duck

Heshi Gold Medal Roast Duck in Da Tong Shi is celebrated for its perfectly crispy skin and succulent meat, offering an unforgettable culinary experience that captures the essence of Shan Xi flavors.

Eat5/5

Baijiwang Leisure Restaurant

Datong feels built around old walls and Buddhist stonework. The old city’s Nine-Dragon Screen runs in a long wall of glazed dragons. Outside town, the Yungang Grottoes carve Buddha figures into the cliffs.

Cafe

Ubc Coffee (Xiang Yang Jie)

Eat

Sunny Xuegao Wholesale

Ice cream shop in Datong.

Stays

Stay4.5/5

Holiday Inn Express Datong Pingcheng, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Datong Pingcheng by IHG in Datong offers rooms with air-conditioning, balconies, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a dining area, refrigerator, and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast featuring local specialities, warm dishes, and fresh pastries. The modern restaurant serves Chinese and international cuisines, providing diverse dining options. The hotel offers a fitness centre, free airport shuttle service, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lift, 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, electric vehicle charging, laundry service, full-day security, express check-in and check-out, and luggage storage. Located 13 km from Datong Yungang Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple. Guests appreciate the convenient location and excellent service.

Stay5/5

Hampton by Hilton Datong

Nestled in Datong, the Hampton by Hilton offers modern comfort and convenience, making it an ideal base for exploring nearby historical treasures, including the stunning Yungang Grottoes and the ancient city wall.

Stay5/5

锦江之星

Nestled in Da Tong Shi, 锦江之星 offers a blend of modern comfort and local charm, making it an ideal base for exploring the rich history and stunning landscapes of Shan Xi Sheng.

Stay4.6/5

Datong Weidu International Hotel

Experience elegance at Datong Weidu International Hotel, where modern luxury meets rich cultural heritage, making it the perfect base for exploring the historic treasures of Datong, Shan Xi Sheng.

Stay4.1/5

Datong Yungang Hotel

Stay

Datong xinwang hotel

Experience the charm of Datong Xinwang Hotel, ideally located just 50 meters from the ancient city's west walk, offering a unique blend of modern comfort and rich cultural heritage that makes it a must-visit destination.

Stay

Hanting Express Yanling - Guangzhou

Things To Do
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Private Datong Day Tour Arranged by Local Tour Guide Nancy

Join us on this great tour, to visit the charming Hanging Temple. An ancient temple known for its precarious perch on a cliff face in north China reopened in time for the May Day holiday of 2016 after being damaged by a falling rock last year.In 2010, the Hanging Temple listed on "World's Top 10 Most Dangerous Architectures" by the Time Magazine. We also discover the beauty of the Yungang Grottoes ,boast more than 51,000 statues with the largest 17 meters high and the smallest 2 cm high. It was listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 2001. An essential day trip from Datong!

$219.00

4.9/5

Datong Classic Day Tour

This full-day tour will take you to some of the most famous attractions in Datong - Yungang Grottos and Hanging Temple. Yungang Grottos as the UNESCO World Culture Heritage have 254 grottos and 51,000 stone sculptures representing the highest level of world carving art in the fifth century. The Hanging Temple was first built 1400 years ago and is unique for its architecture as well as integrating Buddhism, Daoism and Confucianism.

$208.00

4.9/5

Datong Private Self-guided Tour with Chartered Car

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.

$23.00

5/5

10 h

Private Tour to Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple and Wooden Pagoda from Datong

If you are looking for the highlights and World Cultural Heritage Sites in China, Hanging Temple, Yungang Caves and Wooden Pagoda are 3 things you can't miss. The Hanging Temple, built along the cliff around 1,500 years ago, nowadays is famous for its grandeur; the Yungang Caves, was carved 1,500 years ago with 45 caves and over 51,000 statues preserved till now. The Wooden Pagoda is the tallest and oddest wooden tower preserved in China even in the whole world, which is over 960 years old. This tour is leaded by an experienced tour guide who has been explaining these places for over 10 years。

$278.00

4.8/5

8 h

Private Tour: Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery From Datong

Datong is famed for its rich deposit of coal as well as precious historical relics. Listen to expert commentaries from your private tour guide and get to know the stories, history, and culture behind those famous sites. You will have your own car, driver and English-speaking tour guide, pickup and drop-off from your hotel.

$222.00

Datong Private Tour: Marvels of Hanging Temple & Yungang Grottoes

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.

$242.00

Datong Private Day Tour to Yanmenguan Great Wall and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda

Take a day out of Datong to get acquainted with Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda and Great Wall at Yanmenguan section. Follow your experienced tour guide to hike up and down at the Great Wall, learn its history and culture. You will also visit Zhenbian Hall, Temple of Guan Yu, and Yanmenguan village. Then discover the architectural gems-Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda which is the oldest and tallest wooden multi-storey building of the world. This private tour includes lunch, entrance fee, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. Tour can start from your Datong hotel's lobby or Datong railway station.

$258.00

5/5

Datong Day Tour to Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple

It is an amazing day to include the Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple. Guide will pick you up at hotel lobby around 8:30am transferred to the Yungang Grottoes (approx. 60 km) Lunch, your guide can give you some lunch recommendations at your own expense Continue to the Hanging Temple transferred back to your hotel Datong or railway station No shopping tour with private guide and van Pick-up and drop-off hotel or personal address is supposed to be in the city Tour itinerary can be customized to your needs.

$203.08

All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Hanging Temple at Hengshan from Datong

Discover Datong’s UNESCO-listed Hengshan Hanging Temple at your own pace on this private day tour. Follow your guide to admire the 1400 years old temple; be amazed by its elaborate design and unique architecture, as well as integrating Buddhism, Daoism and Confucianism. Tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, lunch, travel by private vehicle with Datong hotel or train station pick up and drop off.

$188.00

Private Day Tour of Datong's Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes

The Yungang Grottoes were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001, recognizing them as a “masterpiece of early Chinese Buddhist cave art” and acknowledging their role in the development of Buddhist art in China and East Asia. The Hanging Temple is renowned for its unique location, suspended on the cliffs of Hengshan Mountain about 50 meters above the ground. Many scenes in the recently popular game "Black Myth" are based on these two places. We will take you back to that historical period and immerse you in the game to experience these ancient monuments.We will provide a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle according to the number of people.It is worth noting that the Hanging Temple allows you to choose to climb into the temple to see the interior of the building and the cliff scenery at your feet, or just watch and take pictures from the ground. Our trip includes tickets to enter the temple, and the tour takes longer.

$280.00

120 h

5-Day Private Tour to Datong,Pingyao and Xi'an by Bullet Train

Visit highlights of China including the Datong,Pingyao and Xi'an by Bullet Train with this 5 days private tour from Datong. You will be picked up from Datong hotel and dropped off at Xi'an hotel.

$690.00

Private Custom Tour: Datong City in One Day

Experience the best of Datong city on a full-day tour that includes top attractions. Accompanied by a private guide, tour the Nine Dragon Screen, Huanyan Temple, Drum Tower and the City Wall, learn the history. If you are interested in visiting other city sites not listed above, please feel free to discuss with your guide directly or you can submit your request upon booking. Lunch, attraction entrance ticket, and private transfer are all inclusive.

$180.00

48 h

2-Day Private Datong Tour:Hanging Temple, Yugang Grottoes,Wooden Pagoda and More

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.

$298.00

Private Day Tour to Wutaishan from Datong

Embark on this full-day private guided tour from Datong to explore Wutaishan which is one of the Four Sacred Mountains in Chinese Buddhism. Admire Wutaishan's most important ceremonial sites, including Pusa Ding, Xiantong Temple, Tayuan Temple, and Nanshan Temple. Along the way you’ll gain in-depth knowledge about the Buddhism in China, get to know the history and stories about the temples, enjoy amazing Buddhist architecture which mixed with Han, Tibetan and Mongolia style. This private tour includes lunch, entrance fee, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. Tour can start from your Datong hotel's lobby or Datong railway station.

$346.67

9 h

Datong Yungang Grottoes & Hanging Temple Tour from Datong Station

Enjoy Private day tour Datong Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple (Xuankong si) try the fast train from Beijing to Datong, about 2 hours . your English speaking tour guide pick you up at the station or Datong downtown.

$268.00

10 h

Private day tour to Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple in Datong

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.

$100.00

8 h

Private Datong Day Tour of Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery with Lunch

This private day tour leads you to the amazing sightseeing of the famous Yungang Grottos and Hanging Temple in Datong. Accompany by your professional private guide to learn the local history. Includes private guide, Enjoy tasty local cuisines and transportation.

$412.00

Datong Private Day Tour to Deshengbu and Zhenchuankou Great Wall with Lunch

Datong is called “the museum of the Great Wall” by some scholars because of its preservation of abundant wall relics dates from the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC) to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Join this private day tour from Datong to experience two sections: Deshengbu and Zhengchuankou. Admire the world famous UNESCO site at a different view, learn its history and culture from your personal tour guide. In additional, you will explore the beautiful and peaceful villages along the Great Wall, get to know the local village people and their lifestyle. This private tour including English speak tour guide, travel by private vehicle, entrance fee and lunch. Datong hotel or Railway Station pick up and drop off also included.

$190.00

All-Inclusive Private Tour to Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple from Datong

Take a private day tour to two top attractions in Datong: Yungang and Hengshan Hanging Temple. Tour guide, private vehicle, hotel pickup and drop-of, entrance fees and local lunch are all incusive

$220.00

Datong Private Bullet Train Trip to Badaling Great Wall in Beijing

Visiting the Great Wall is definitely a must for the first-time visitors to China. This private day tour from Datong will take you to Badaling Great Wall where you can accomplish your China Dream and enjoy the breathtaking views. After the tour, you can choose to end your tour in Beijing or travel back to Datong. This private tour including train ticket, entrance fee, cable car round trip at the Great Wall, lunch, English speaking tour guide and you will travel by private vehicle.