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1-Day Datong Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery Tour
Joined 2020
In this tour, we will visit 2 major sites in Datong, Shanxi province. Yungang Grottoes, the landmark in Datong, is the cultural icon in Shanxi, and even the whole China. It is one of the three most famous ancient Buddhist sculptural sites of China. Xuankong Temple, or the Hanging Monastery, is a temple built into a cliff, a peak into the religion, culture, and craftsmanship of Chinese people.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Your Hotel
Hotel Pick-up
Please let us know if you come from other cities to Datong, we can arrange a pick-up too.
Yungang Grottoes
They are an outstanding example of the Chinese stone carvings from the 5th and 6th centuries. There are 53 major caves, along with 51,000 niches housing the same number of Buddha statues. Additionally, there are around 1,100 minor caves. A Ming Dynasty-era fort is still located on top of the cliff housing the Yungang Grottoes
Lunch
Shanxi food or let me know your preference
Transfer to Hanging Monastery
It takes about 1.5 hours to the Hanging Monastery
Xuankong Temple, the Hanging Monastery
Built more than 1,500 years ago, this temple is notable not only for its location on a sheer precipice but also because it is the only existing temple with the combination of three Chinese traditional religions: Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
End of Tour and Drop Off at Hotel or on Site
Ending Point
At Your Hotel
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
* Guide Fee
* A Private Car
* Pick-up and Drop-off
* Drinks & Meals
* Entrance Tickets of Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple
* Tips
Tour Important Information
* We can also pick you at the station if you come from Beijing or other parts of China. Please contact us in advance.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2020
About Tour Guide Nancy X.
I have been guiding for 10 years. I'm a professional tour guide. I can guide you in Datong, and other cities in Shanxi Province, China. I can take you to see the beauty of our ancient Buddhist statues and temples, as well as the hidden gems in the city. Welcome to Shanxi, and join the tour with me!
$176/ per group