All Inclusive Datong Private Day Tour to Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes

Discover Datong’s two iconic UNESCO gems—the culturally rich Yungang Grottoes and the 1,400-year-old cliffside Hanging Temple—on this exclusive private day tour. Benefit from all-inclusive services and convenient hotel/railway station pickups for a seamless, unforgettable adventure.

• Make sure everyone brings their passport.
• Full name and passport number are required to book attraction tickets.

Itinerary Quick Look

1. Yungang Grottoes

• Meet your local guide at your Datong hotel lobby or Datong Railway Station—look for the sign with your name.
• Hop on your private vehicle and head straight to Yungang Grottoes (30-minute drive).
• Your guide shares fascinating histories and stories along the way—feel free to ask questions anytime.
• Arrive at the grottoes, carved into the southern foot of Wuzhou Mountain.
• Wander through a 1km-long stretch of 252 caves and 51,000 stone statues (carved area: 18,000 sqm).
• Follow your guide to explore hidden niches and learn about the art and beliefs behind every carving.
• History in 1 sentence: Carved in the 5th–6th centuries, Yungang Grottoes is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that blends Central Asian Buddhist art with Chinese traditions, becoming a defining masterpiece of early Chinese Buddhist cave art.

2. Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong Si)

• Enjoy a tasty local lunch at a nearby restaurant.
• Take a 1.5-hour drive to Hengshan Hanging Temple—admire the peaceful countryside views along the way.
• Step into the 1,400-year-old architectural wonder, built in 491 A.D. and hanging 50 meters above the Jinxia Gorge cliff.
• Marvel at its clever design: crossbeams half-inserted into the rock serve as the foundation, with the cliff behind providing solid support.
• Explore the only temple in the world that houses Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism together.
• Your guide explains how these three ancient beliefs inspired the temple’s unique design and culture.
• History in 1 sentence: Constructed in 491 A.D., the Hengshan Hanging Temple is a 1,400-year-old architectural marvel and the only temple globally that integrates Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism in one cliffside structure.

3. Tour Conclusion

• After the temple visit, take your private vehicle back to your Datong hotel or railway station.

There are discounts in the off-season, please call us!

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before your travel date and get a full refund