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Why Travel with Discover Beijing Tours
Unique Experiences
Enjoy a premium trip that goes beyond the typical tourist attractions.Well-Selected Local Guides
Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and attentive — your personal local guides will share interesting stories, insider information, and even create unexpected highlights!Your Booking is Risk-Free
Cancel up to 24 hours before the travel date in advance for a full refund
Beijing Private Day Tour to Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes by Bullet Train
This private day trip from Beijing to Datong via bullet train lets you discover the culturally significant Yungang Grottoes and the 1,400-year-old Hanging Temple at your own pace with a private guide; all key costs are covered, and you have the flexibility to finish your tour in Datong or return to Beijing.
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Itinerary Quick Look
Beijing Private Day Tour to Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes by Bullet Train
Beijing Departure & Bullet Train Transfer to Datong
Your driver will wait for you in your hotel lobby, holding a sign with your name. They will take you to Beijing North Railway Station. Enjoy a relaxing 2-hour bullet train ride to Datong.
Yungang Grottoes Exploration
Upon arrival in Datong, your local tour guide will greet you at the arrival hall exit with a name sign. Then you’ll head straight to Yungang Grottoes. The drive takes just 30 minutes. Your guide will share fascinating histories and stories along the way. Feel free to ask questions anytime.
One-sentence history of Yungang Grottoes: A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since 2001, these grottoes were carved between the 5th and 6th centuries. They blend South and Central Asian Buddhist art with Chinese traditions to become a masterpiece of early Chinese Buddhist cave art.
Yungang Grottoes lie at the southern foot of Wuzhou Mountain. They stretch 1 km east to west. The site features 252 caves and 51,000 statues across 18,000 square meters of carved rock. The five Tan Yao Caves are a classical highlight. Their unified layout marks the peak of early Chinese Buddhist art. This is a private tour, so you can explore the grottoes and niches at your own pace. Dive deep into the site’s cultural and historical significance with your guide’s detailed explanations.
Local Lunch & Transfer to Hanging Temple
After exploring the grottoes, savor a delicious local lunch at a nearby restaurant. Then start a 1.5-hour drive to Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si). Enjoy the picturesque countryside views along the way.
Hengshan Hanging Temple Visit
One-sentence history of Hengshan Hanging Temple: Built in 491 A.D., this 1,400-year-old architectural wonder hangs 50 meters above Jinxia Gorge’s west cliff. It is the only temple in China that houses Taoist, Confucian, and Buddhist worship halls.
This unique temple uses an ingenious mechanical design. Crossbeams are half-inserted into the cliff rock as foundations. The rear rock serves as support. From below, it looks like a magical castle floating in the air. Inside, it has the same solemn layout as traditional temples. Follow your guide to walk through the temple. Learn about the integration of China’s three major religions. Marvel at the ancient engineering that has kept this structure standing for centuries.
Tour Conclusion
After your temple visit, you have two flexible options:
- End your tour in Datong: Your guide will arrange a transfer to your Datong accommodation.
- Return to Beijing: Take the bullet train back to Beijing. Your driver will pick you up at the railway station and take you to your downtown hotel.
Discount available at low season, please send inquiries!
Free cancellation
Free cancellationCancel up to 24 hours before the travel date in advance for a full refund
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DepartureBeijing
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Departure Time8:00am, 8:30am, 9:00am, 9:30am, 10:00am
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IncludedEnglish speaking tour guidePrivate VehicleBullet Train TicketsLunch
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Not IncludedGratuites
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