Datong Tour

Best Beijing Side Trip: North China Odyssey – Grasslands, Dynasties & Deserts
Looking for a memorable Beijing side trip? Our 11-day Beijing-Datong-Hohhot-Baotou-Ordos tour blends ancient capitals, grassland magic, and desert thrills. Traverse three historic capitals (Beijing, Datong, Hohhot) to uncover dynastic legacies, stunning architecture, and Genghis Khan’s grassland tales—while comparing urban planning across eras.
Beijing: 6-Dynasty Ancient Capital
Explore the 750-year-old Beijing Central Axis (a UNESCO site), home to iconic landmarks like the Forbidden City and Tian’anmen Square. Hike the Mutianyu Great Wall for panoramic views of life inside the ancient frontier.
Hohhot: Northern Wei’s First Capital
Founded by the Xianbei ethnic group’s Emperor Tuoba Gui (Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534) before the capital moved to Datong, Luoyang, and Xi’an. Visit the Inner Mongolia Museum and Dazhao Temple to dive into grassland empire culture.
Datong: Northern Wei’s Second Capital
A treasure trove of Shanxi’s ancient architecture! Wander Datong’s Central Axis (Ancient City, Drum Tower) and follow in the footsteps of Black Myth: Wukong to explore Yungang Grottoes (UNESCO), the gravity-defying Hanging Temple, and the nail-free Yingxian Wooden Pagoda.
Inner Mongolia’s Spirit: Hohhot → Baotou → Ordos
Ride camels in the Kubuqi Desert, gallop across Xilamuren Grassland, and sleep in a Mongolian yurt under starry skies. Experience “Three Games of Mongolian Men,” dance at a bonfire party, and explore Genghis Khan’s Mausoleum to connect with nomadic life beyond the Great Wall.
Book now for your North China odyssey! Unearth a world where emperors ruled, ancient buildings stood the test of time, pagodas defied physics, grasslands stretched endlessly, and deserts whispered stories—this is the soul of North China!

Embark on an exclusive private day tour to discover two UNESCO World Heritage gems in Datong, easily accessible via high-speed bullet train. Your journey will take you to the awe-inspiring Hanging Temple, a architectural marvel clinging precariously to the side of a steep cliff—first constructed over 1,500 years ago, it seamlessly blends Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian cultures in a way that defies both time and gravity. You’ll also explore the magnificent Yungang Grottoes, home to more than 51,000 exquisitely carved stone statues spanning over a kilometer, each telling a story of ancient craftsmanship and spiritual devotion. This curated experience offers an intimate deep dive into northern China’s rich cultural legacy, with seamless transportation and personalized attention ensuring you soak in every detail of these extraordinary sites without the rush of group tours.

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Join this private day tour from Beijing to experience the architectural wonder – Hanging Temple and Hengshan Mountain in Datong. Travel by bullet train to marvel at the UNESCO-listed Hanging Temple which was built in 491 A.D, and hangs on the west cliff of Jinxia Gorge more than 50 meters above the ground. Then take the cable car round trip to explore one of the Five Sacred Mountains in China-Hengshan Mountain.

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.

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Take this day trip from Beijing by bullet train to the impressive UNESCO site Datong Yungang Grottoes. Yungang Grottoes art has 252 caves and 51,000 Buddha statues, representing the successful integration of South and Central Asian Buddhist religious symbolic art and Chinese cultural traditions. Explore the grotto and alcoves with your guide and learn about its history and culture.

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.

Embark on this private guided tour from Datong to explore two spectacular sites: Hanging Temple and Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda. Follow your personal tour guide to admire the 1400 years Hanging Temple which is an architectural wonder because it hangs on the cliff more than 50 meters above the ground. Then discover the architectural gems-Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda which is the oldest and tallest wooden multi-storey building of the world.