Yungang Grottoes

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Take a day bullet train trip from Beijing to Da Tong see the spectacular Yun Gang Grottoes — one of the four famous Grottoes from china; Hanging Temple, that listed on the top 10 dangerous buildings from the world, two amazing sites within one day. Stress free, round trip bullet train ticket, all sights entrance fees, a tasty chef-prepared delicious lunch as well as and zip seamlessly transfer services between Beijing to Da tong are well pre-booked and organized.

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Datong is one of the most ancient city in China with more than 3000 year history. It used be the capital city for the dynasties,so you will find lots of culture heritages in this city. This is 2-day self-guided tour with private transfer from Beijing. The package is also attraction entrance tickets and 2 lunches inclusive. You will be able to explore the prosperous historical and cultural relics, including Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Monastery, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda and Nine Dragon Screen.

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Datong is famed for its rich deposit of coal as well as precious historical relics. Listen to expert commentaries from your private tour guide and get to know the stories, history, and culture behind those famous sites. You will have your own car, driver and English-speaking tour guide, pickup and drop-off from your hotel.

Meet guide in the hotel lobby or train station, visit Yungang Grottoes located at the southern foot of Wuzhou Mountain, the grotto area was excavated along the mountain, imposingly stretching 1 kilometer with rich contents. Covering over 18,000 square meters engraving area, there are existing 45 main caves, 209 subsidiary caves, more than 1,100 niches, and more than 51,000 stone statues, among which the largest statue measures 17 meters and the smallest only 2 centimeters. Shanhua Temple was originally founded during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) but it was destroyed by war at the end of the Liao Dynasty . During the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234) it was rebuilt on a large scale. It has been preserved well until now. The Datong Nine Dragon Screen, built over 600 years ago, is presently the oldest and largest glazed screen in China today. Huayan temple Built during the Liao Dynasty , it is the largest and best preserved monastery of the Liao Dynasty in existence in China. 

It is an amazing day to include the Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple. Guide will pick you up at hotel lobby around 8:30am transferred to the Yungang Grottoes (approx. 60 km) Lunch, your guide can give you some lunch recommendations at your own expense Continue to the Hanging Temple transferred back to your hotel Datong or railway station No shopping tour with private guide and van Pick-up and drop-off hotel or personal address is supposed to be in the city Tour itinerary can be customized to your needs.

You cannot imagine until you stand gazing up at them how awe inspiring are the statues and stone-cut architecture of the Yungang Grottos. Over 50 thousand Buddhas in 252 man-made caves punctuate the cliff of Wuzhou Mountain.The statues range in size from tiny Buddhas smaller than an inch, arrayed like tiles in the sandstone, to great carvings 55 feet high (17 meters). UNESCO made this a World Heritage Site in 2001, describing it as “a classical masterpiece of Chinese Buddhist art.” Half a century in the making, involving tens of thousands of workers, this temple like the great cathedrals of Europe is a testament for the ages. It can not but raise our gaze. Your private English-speaking guide will explain it all in detail. This marvel is our destination. But first a more modern adventure: We'll shoot from the city for a roughly two-hour ride on the Beijing-Datong bullet train. From sleek steel to ancient stone – pretty amazing contrast in this day to remember for a lifetime.

1) Taking advantage of the newly built Beijing-Datong bullet train, your day trip to Datong becomes possible. It only takes 2 hours each way. It is something perfect to do if you have an extra day in Beijing. 2) Our guide in Datong is one of the best tour guides, fluent in English, and knowledgeable about Shanxi history and culture. Very experienced in time management also to make sure you enjoy the most. 3) Have a taste of Shanxi-style food at lunch, not found in Beijing. 4) Private tour, so you will have a dedicated team to work for you.

Take a private day tour to two top attractions in Datong: Yungang and Hengshan Hanging Temple. Tour guide, private vehicle, hotel pickup and drop-of, entrance fees and local lunch are all incusive

If you are looking for the highlights and World Cultural Heritage Sites in China, Hanging Temple, Yungang Caves and Wooden Pagoda are 3 things you can't miss. The Hanging Temple, built along the cliff around 1,500 years ago, nowadays is famous for its grandeur; the Yungang Caves, was carved 1,500 years ago with 45 caves and over 51,000 statues preserved till now. The Wooden Pagoda is the tallest and oddest wooden tower preserved in China even in the whole world, which is over 960 years old. This tour is leaded by an experienced tour guide who has been explaining these places for over 10 years。

Vehicle: 7 seats Van or 5 seats Mid-Size Car  Driver: English-speaking driver,Pickup/Dropoff at your hotel.

Enjoy a day trip to Yungang grottoes, a treasure house of rare and splendid Chinese sculptures with worldwide fame. These grottoes are the main reason most people make it to Datong. The grottoes contain over 50,000 Buddhist statues and stretch for about 1 km east to west. Local hand slice noodle lunch is included in this tour.

Have a private full day tour to visit the historical relics in Datong, know more about the top attractions from an expert local tour guide, visit one of the four most famous grottoes in China – Yungang Grottoes, and explore the peculiar wood-structured Hanging Monastery on the cliff at the foot of Mt. Hengshan.

Meet guide in the hotel lobby in Datong or Datong train station, you will visit Yuangang Grottoes and Hanging temple,after tour drop to hotel in Datong. it was carved out of a mountain side and about 1 km in width, is one of the four famous treasure troves of Chinese grotto art The grotto area was excavated along the mountain, imposingly stretching 1 kilometer with rich contents. Covering over 18,000 square meters engraving area, there are existing 45 main caves, 209 subsidiary caves, more than 1,100 niches, and more than 51,000 stone statues, among which the largest statue measures 17 meters and the smallest only 2 centimeters. Hanging temple bulit on the cliff, it is the national key cultural unit, which is unique as it includes Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian elements. The temple was constructed in the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386-534) with a history of 1500 years. The Hanging Temple was selected as one of "The Top 10 Unique and Precipitous Architectures" by Times magazine in 2010.

If you are looking for the highlights and World Cultural Heritage sites，you should come to see these two things: one is Hanging Temple, built along the cliff around 1,500 years ago,nowadays is famous for its grandeur; the other is Yungang Caves,carved1,500 years ago with 45 caves and over 51,000 statues preserved till now. This tour is leaded by an experienced tour guide who has been explaining these two places for over 10 years

Join this day tour to the impressive UNESCO site of Yungang Grottoes in Datong from Beijing by bullet train. With their 252 caves and 51,000 status, the Yungang Grottoes art represent the successful fusion of Buddhist religious symbolic art from south and central Asian with Chinese cultural traditions. Walk with your tour guide to explore the grottoes and niches, get to know its history and culture. This private walking tour including bullet train tickets, entrance fee, lunch, English speaking tour guide and you will travel by private vehicle. You can choose to end your tour in Datong or travel back to Beijing

Delve into Datong 's rich history on this private 2-day tour from Beijing by bullet train. Discover the UNESCO-listed classical sites of Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes. Admire the oldest and largest glazed screen in China at Nine Dragon Screen. Be amazed by the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda which is one of the planet's oldest wooden buildings in the world. Experience the friendly services of the local tour guide who will accompany you throughout the attractions, and explore the landmarks at your own pace. The itinerary can be 100% customized based on your own interests. Tour includes English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, all entrance fee, lunch, Beijing to Datong round trip train tickets. Please book your own hotel in Datong.

Enjoy a day tour of the Yungang Grottoes and Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si). With a private guide, you’ll visit Datong highlights such as Hanging Temple and discover the 50,000-plus Buddhist statues within the Yungang Grottoes. Plus, you’ll visit the cliff-side Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si).

Enjoy Private day tour Datong Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple (Xuankong si) try the fast train from Beijing to Datong, about 2 hours . your English speaking tour guide pick you up at the station or Datong downtown.

If you are seeking a unique and unforgettable experience in Beijing, consider embarking on a bullet train journey to the Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes. The Hanging Temple is a remarkable architectural wonder constructed into a cliffside over 1,500 years ago, showcasing a fusion of Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian influences. On the other hand, the Yungang Grottoes boast over 51,000 Buddha statues intricately carved into the sandstone cliffs, dating back to the 5th century. These ancient grottoes are not only breathtaking but also offer a glimpse into centuries-old Buddhist art and culture. This exclusive tour package includes round-trip bullet train tickets, an English-speaking tour guide, a private vehicle, all entrance fees, lunch, and is a cost-effective way to maximize your time in China. With a knowledgeable guide to bring the ancient world to life, this tour promises to be an enriching and enlightening experience.

The Yungang Grottoes were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001, recognizing them as a “masterpiece of early Chinese Buddhist cave art” and acknowledging their role in the development of Buddhist art in China and East Asia. The Hanging Temple is renowned for its unique location, suspended on the cliffs of Hengshan Mountain about 50 meters above the ground. Many scenes in the recently popular game "Black Myth" are based on these two places. We will take you back to that historical period and immerse you in the game to experience these ancient monuments.We will provide a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle according to the number of people.It is worth noting that the Hanging Temple allows you to choose to climb into the temple to see the interior of the building and the cliff scenery at your feet, or just watch and take pictures from the ground. Our trip includes tickets to enter the temple, and the tour takes longer.