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Datong: Hanging Temples, Yungang Grottoes & Wooden Pagoda
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 11h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Marvel at the 1,500-year-old Buddhist carvings at Yungang Grottoes.
- Visit the gravity-defying Hanging Temples built into a cliff.
- Admire the stunning ancient murals and Chinese Buddhist art.
- See the world’s tallest wooden pagoda in Yingxian.
Activity location
- Datong
- Datong, Shanxi, China
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Datong
- Datong, Shanxi, China
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Chinese / English-Speaking Tour Guide
- 11h
Activity duration is 11 hours 11h - English
What's included, what's not
- Convenient Pickup: Pickup and drop-off from anywhere in Datong city. Your dedicated staff will confirm pickup details the evening before.
What's included What's included - Comfortable Transportation: Relax in a well-maintained private vehicle.
What's included What's included - Group Size: 1-6 people.
What's included What's included - Language: Guided in your selected language for a smooth experience.
What's included What's included - Tour Duration: Approximately 11 hours.
What's included What's included - Ticket: Yungang Grottoes Entry, Hanging Temple Entry, Jingtu Temple Entry, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda Entry.
What's included What's included - Drinks: Sufficient bottled water.
What's included What's included - Lunch: Not included. Guests will be provided some recommendations of local delicacies.
What's excluded What's excluded - Tips: Not included, but our guests can decide at their discretionary.
What's excluded What's excluded
Know before you book
- Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
What you can expect
Your guide and the driver will pick you up from your hotel, ensuring a smooth and comfortable start to your day.
Yungang Grottoes: Head to the magnificent Yungang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Carved into the cliffs over 1,500 years ago, these caves contain over 50,000 statues that reflect the height of ancient Buddhist artistry.
Hanging Temple: Travel to the Hanging Temple, one of China’s most remarkable architectural wonders. Clinging to a sheer cliffside, this gravity-defying temple blends elements of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism in a single breathtaking structure. (Hanging Temple Entry Ticket included; Climbing Ticket not included).
Jingtu Temple: Visit Jingtusi Temple, a hidden gem known for its ancient murals and tranquil courtyards, offering a glimpse into traditional Chinese Buddhist art and culture.
Yingxian Wooden Pagoda: Head to the tallest wooden structure in the world and a marvel of engineering from the Liao Dynasty. This architectural wonder stands without nails and has withstood earthquakes for nearly a thousand years.
After a rich day of discovery, our private vehicle will take you back to your hotel comfortably at the end of the tour.
Tips: We kindly recommend choosing an earlier departure time, and there will be some time during the drive for a short rest or nap.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Datong
- Datong, Shanxi, China
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Datong
- Datong, Shanxi, China