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Datong Classic Day Tour
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With no direct buses and English-speaking taxis as rare as hen’s teeth, a tour is by far the easiest way to experience Datong’s UNESCO-listed Yungang Grottoes and Hengshan Hanging Temple, particularly given the distances involved. Explore these historic religious sites at your own pace, with the insights of a local guide, on this private guided transfer. Please note: tour excludes entrance fees.
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Ages 18-90
Duration: 7–8 hours
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Live guide: Chinese, English
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Highlights
  • Enjoy private transfer and guiding to Datong’s cultural highlights
  • Travel back in time at the Yungang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Admire the Hengshan Hanging Temple, first built around 1400 years ago
  • Private guide means personal attention as you explore these ancient sites

  • Hotel or Railway Station pickup and drop-off in Datong
  • Local English speaking tour guide service
  • Air-conditioned and clean vehicle
  • Gas, toll & parking lot fees
  • Entrance Tickets
What's not included
  • Meals
  • Tips to the tour guide and driver
  • Accommodation
  • Entry/Admission - Yungang Grottoes
  • Entry/Admission - Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si)

Meet your guide at your hotel or Datong railway station for the 37-mile (60-kilometer) drive to the Yungang Grottoes. The 254 grottoes and 51,000 stone sculptures here date back to the fifth century AD and are considered the pinnacle of Chinese Buddhist artwork—a status that has earned them a UNESCO World Heritage listing. Continue to the Hengshan Hanging Temple, built into the cliffs of Mount Heng over 1400 years ago. Besides its elaborate design, the temple combines elements of three religions: Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. Once you’re done exploring, enjoy transfer back to your hotel or the railway station.

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We can pick up at all of the travlers from all of datong hotels .
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 13027P2

        • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 13027P2

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          Pass by
          Datong City Walls
        About the operator
        Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
        • Datong One-day Private Tour Guide Nancy
          157
          Datong, Shanxi, China
          Joined in December 2012
        • Redi4anotheradventur
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Just amazing, a bucket list experience.
          I booked two days with Nancy and it was by far the best way to see Datong. Datong is a hidden gem, with almost no western tourists. But in July / August, there are thousands of Chinese tourists. The key attractions are the Hanging Monastery and the Grottos. The Hanging Monastery is definitely a bucket list destination. Nancy was great we chatted easily all day about everything and anything. Without her the detail and context of the Monastery would have been lost. The next day, I left the itinerary completely up to her. We went 45 minutes out of town to see the forgotten sections of the Great Wall - an earth mound in a corn field. We then dropped in completely unannounced on a couple living in a cave house in the village. They were so welcoming an gave us fresh vegetables from their garden. Later we visited an abandoned military village. The amazing thing here was the tiles on the wall depicting the one child policy and the consequences of more than one. Nancy is a terrific guide and a wealth of information. I thoroughly enjoyed my two days with her, learning so much about Datong and China in general.
          Written September 16, 2024
        • rmc1312
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best experience in Datong
          We only have good words for Nancy and her drivers. They were very professional, pick us up at the exact time, good driving experience (not always is like this in China) and even, she solves a big problem we had with the cancellation of a train, and in few hours, se gave us an alternative with a good driver. So.... TOTALLY RECOMMENDED!!
          Written August 14, 2024
        • MarcosB2937
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best decision ever for our China trip
          Best experience ever; we booked several transfers and ticket purchases for attractions and spectacles with Nancy in different cities (Beijing, Datong, Xi’an, Chengdu) and the experience couldn’t be better. She pays attention to details and she goes the extra mile by giving extra advise and tips; apart from giving amazing support. Don’t go to China without Nancy organizing your trip, best decision ever!
          Written July 23, 2024
        • MarioGlen
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Very informative and nice day with Sara
          Did a day tour with one of the guids of Nancy, her name was Sara. Everything was organized very well. Sara knew a lot and was very happy to share all her knowledge of waht we visited. First we went to the Yungang Grottoes. After this we went to see the Hanging temples. We had some time left, so she wanted to show us another location. But we were tired and wanted to have a rest. But to offer this to us was very nice.
          Written May 19, 2024
        • 19patrykb
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Well done
          Well done, day before got all details for pick up location, time, driver contact with pictures ofnthe transportation. Strongky recommending.
          Written April 24, 2024
        • siauweic
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Datong One Day Tour
          Our driver 小郭 was fantastic! Despite being just a self-guided tour, our driver was very knowledgeable and shared history of the sights and attractions with us as well. Highly recommend this tour. Also thanks to Nancy for all the arrangement and coordination and for making our whole trip so seamless!
          Written April 15, 2024
        • martingM7114ZH
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour with a great guide :)
          Nancy is a great guide, professional and friendly. She speaks fluent English, we learned lots of things about the places we visited and about the local culture that we would have missed if it wasn’t for her. Both the Hanging Temple and the Grottoes are truly worth visiting, pictures don’t really reflect how beautiful or magnificent they are. We stopped for lunch at a local restaurant (not the typical overpriced restaurant for tourists). We had a great time!! We recommend it 100% 😊
          Written March 20, 2024
        • Alexandros L
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great way to explore Datong’s unique attractions
          Wonderful guided tour of Datong main attractions, both of which were spectacular and unique to see and learn about. Nancy was very friendly, spoke good English and was very thoughtful to tailor the trip to our needs. The car was also very nice and spacious. Definitely recommend!
          Written January 12, 2024
        • Connector59801543308
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Experience
          Both the Yungang Grottoes and the Hanging monastery were beautiful and our guide Nancy, who could speak great English, was very informative. Highly recommended!
          Written September 18, 2023
        • dimperioamb
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Very helpful, nice and instructive guide
          Great guide, finally the very first person after 1 week in China with whom we could practically communicate in English. We were lucky with the queue
          Written August 24, 2023
        • lindacT4955GJ
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing Datong and Nancy Tour
          We engaged Nancy for a private tour prior to travelling to China. Nancy was fantastic to deal with, she went above and beyond what we initially engaged her for. For example she assisted us with our travelling plans when we had issues with our train.She organised and paid (in the interim) for ticket changes and helped us with language translations. Nancy was a fantastic tour guide, professional, incredibly helpful, sincere and honest. We do not hesitate to recommend her,
          Written January 25, 2020
        • Andres J
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          If you want personalised service, this is your tour
          She picks you up at whatever time your arrive by train or plane. She helps you to book an hotel for hours to rest between trains. She go with you on a van sharing with maximum 9 pax and at the best times to avoid queues. Also bring the group to a cheap typical restaurant. Safer than try to find a taxi and with fluent english
          Written December 27, 2019
        • ManosR11
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent!
          We had an amazing time with Nancy, as she was very kind, helpful, well informed and quite an interesting person to discuss with. We highly recommend this tour!
          Written December 27, 2019
        • flaviaroxanad
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic experience!
          We had an amazing time in the tour! Very interesting and enjoyable. I highly recommend it. Nancy helps you with everything you need.
          Written December 24, 2019
        • 08adrian
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Experience at Datong
          We got a warm welcome at the airport. The tour to the hanging temple and the Yungang Grottoes was on a very comfortable transport organized. Nancy has the knowledge to answer the questions you might have about Datong and its surroundings. She is a very nice person always helpful. We learned from her that Datong is much more that just coal mines. Very nice experience
          Written November 16, 2019
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        ilRegy
        Follonica, Italy49 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We really enjoyed the visit. Great guide and wonderful places to see.
        We really suggest Nancy.
        Thank you.
        Written December 19, 2017
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        Alex
        Sydney, Australia35 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2024 • Couples
        Excellent easy way to see sites, Nancy provides a full insight to the sites. Transport is comfortable and modern. The Grottos Buddhist caves are the most impressive
        Written March 27, 2024
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        Kevin H
        Taipei, Taiwan33 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2019
        I had a wonderful time with the guide Nancy during my 2.5 days in Datong. She arranged everything and had suggestions on where to stay and where to eat. She was flexible - when the Hanging Temple was closed due to excessive winds, she took me to see the Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda, Fogong Temple. It was snowing and she adjusted the schedule to still see as much as possible in my short time. She was also extremely knowledgeable and a great guide through the sites of Datong and the surrounding area. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour!!!
        Written December 3, 2019
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        Roberta S
        London, UK7 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2019
        The guide - Datong Nancy Magic Tour. +8613513678815 - was incredibly kind and knowleadgeable . She spoke a great English and made lots of suggestions for the rest of our trip.We highly recommend her
        Written September 19, 2019
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