1-day tour of Yungang Grottoes,Hanging Temple,Yingxian Wooden Pagoda
- Yungang Grottoes: A millennia-old treasure trove of stone carving art, witnessing the pinnacle of royal carving techniques of the Northern Wei Dynasty.
- Hanging Temple: An aerial pavilion on a precipice, showcasing architectural mechanics miracles with ingenious wooden structures.
- Grotto Exploration: Ten thousand Buddha statues stand silently for thousands of years, touching the cultural context of Northern Wei Buddhism amidst mottled rock colors.
- Hanging Wonder: Half-inserted flying beams soar hundreds of feet into the air, experiencing the thrill and mystery of the "Aerial Zen Temple" amidst the swirling clouds.
- Cultural Double Marvel: The grottoes and ancient temple echo each other from afar, traversing a thousand years in a day, experiencing the elegance of the Northern Wei Dynasty and the wisdom of the artisans.
What to expect
- 📢 [Pre-trip Notification]
- 📱 After placing an order, our staff will contact you within one working day.
- 📩 One day before the trip, we will send you the contact information of our staff via WeChat/WhatsApp, etc. ~
- 💬 Bilingual Chinese and English customer service is available online (09:00–22:00) for real-time responses.
- 🗺️ [Itinerary Order]
- Datong Departure Itinerary: Datong to Yungang Grottoes to Hanging Temple to Yingxian Wooden Pagoda to Datong
- Taiyuan Departure Itinerary: Taiyuan to Yingxian Wooden Pagoda to Hanging Temple to Yungang Grottoes to Taiyuan 🌄 [Introduction to Classic Attractions]
- Yungang Grottoes
- It is a World Cultural Heritage site, with 45 main existing caves and over 51,000 statues.
- Giant Buddha statues are carved on the cliffs, with various forms, some solemn and majestic, others kind and gentle. Each one carries thousands of years of history and culture, making people marvel at the superb skills of the ancients.
- Hanging Temple
- This "sky pavilion" is built between cliffs, known for its uniqueness, suspension, and ingenuity. The temple's architecture is exquisite and compactly arranged, seemingly built in mid-air, inspiring both awe and reverence.
- Yingxian Wooden Pagoda
- It is the tallest and oldest existing pure wooden pagoda-style building in the world. The wooden pagoda has a magnificent appearance and an exquisite internal structure. It has stood firm for thousands of years through wind, rain, and multiple earthquakes, truly a miracle in architectural history.
Reviews
Visiting three attractions at a relaxed pace was very enjoyable. The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, the Hanging Temple (must climb to the top! We did!), and the Yungang Grottoes were all stunning! Our guide, Yao Yanan, was very attentive and responsible, and also recommended many good local places to eat. The tour bus was very comfortable and spacious. There was no forced spending whatsoever. Moreover, the tour guide's explanations were extremely detailed and thorough, covering many knowledge points, far exceeding other guides I have encountered!
great way to see all highlights of Datong in one day, it was very tiring after 13 hours but nice experience, guide did not speak English but other group members helped me out, Hardly any foreigner seen during this trip, unknown to the foreigners yet but absolutely beautiful and authentic China
Had a great trip! Our guide, Xiao Hou, was knowledgeable and also managed to group and itinerary well. Just to note that those above 60 years old have their entrance fee waived, and are unable to ascend the hanging temples.
Everything was great, honestly. Even though the excursion was in Chinese, they explained everything to us in detail using a translator. We were very, very happy with it.
Being able to visit these three important thousand-year-old cultural heritage sites in Shanxi in one day is incredibly worthwhile. Furthermore, the tour guide was very professional, providing us with a wealth of knowledge on historical backgrounds, architecture, and art. The information was exceptionally valuable, especially at the Yungang Grottoes, where the guide led us through each cave, showcasing these cultural and artistic treasures that have survived from the Northern Wei Dynasty. It was truly worth every penny!
Good to know
- Meeting point collection Gather at Hualin New World, Pingcheng District, Datong City, OR at the entrance of Tonghe Hotel, Datong Railway Station.
Time arrangement: The group tour departs around 6:00 AM and usually ends around 7:00 PM, taking you back to the hotel or the pick-up point. We will inform you of the meeting time again the day before the trip, please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the meeting time.
For safety reasons, minors under the age of 18 need to be accompanied by at least one adult traveler
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