What to do and see in Datong, Shanxi: The Best Sightseeing Tours

May 20, 2021 Marlin Saiz

Datong is a prefecture-level city in northern Shanxi Province in the People's Republic of China. It is located in a basin at an elevation of 1,040 metres (3,410 ft) and borders Inner Mongolia to the north and west and Hebei to the east. It had a population of 3,318,057 during the 2010 census, of whom 1,629,035 lived in the built-up area made of the three urban districts of Chengqu, Kuangqu and Nanjiao.
Restaurants in Datong

1. Yungang Grottoes and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda including Shanxi Style Lunch

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Explore some of Datong’s cultural relics including the Buddhist Yungang Grottoes and the millenary Yingxian Wooden Pagoda also called Pagoda of Fogong Temple. During this tour you will also sample some traditional delicacies of the province in special forms made with flour.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation by private vehicle or minivan, Professional & friendly English-speaking tour guide, Traditional Chinese cuisine lunch

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By HungryTraveler124

Don't bother with pre-booking tickets. I was there in October 2019. I presented my passport at the ticket booth and was provided an entry ticket free of charge, along with a free sub-ticket for another section of the complex. And there was no line-up either. The same thing at the Summer Palace. Completely free as a foreigner. Only locals have to pay to get in. At the Forbidden City, the entry was not free but reduced from the regular ticket prices.

2. Private 2-Day Tour of Datong

Datong One-day Private Tour Guide Nancy
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See the highlights of Datong on a 2-day tour that includes visits to the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Yungang Grottos and Hanging Temple. You’ll also explore the Datong Museum, Nine Dragon Screen, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, and a village with cave dwellings. Includes private guide and driver, lunches, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Datong.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance fee, Chinese Lunch, English-speaking tour guide service , Air-conditioned and clean vehicle with a private driver, Gas, toll & parking lot fees

Exclusions: Accommodations, Dinner, Gratuity to the guide and driver

Reviewed By lindacT4955GJ

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,

3. Trans-Siberian Express

Mongolian Ways - Mongolia Tours & Travel
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The Trans-Siberian Train- a term that thrills adventurers of all kinds. Of the different branches of the Trans-Siberian Train, the Trans-Mongolian is the most traveled route, mainly due to the fact that in one journey one could explore three different countries, and three different distinct cultures. But long train rides over the vast open Siberian taiga and tundra might just not meet the preferences of many travelers. We have thus designed a trip that focuses on the true real gems of this long train ride. Our journey begins by Lake Baikal of Russian Siberia, on to the land of the Mongol Nomads, and ends in Beijing, the Chinese capital. Featuring two of the most spectacular sections of the Trans-Mongolia railway, and with enough time to explore at ease the unique culture and spectacular sites along the route, this is the perfect trip for those wishing to combine an iconic train ride with up-close encounters with local cultures.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Accommodation at hotels selected including breakfast, Train tickets for the train rides segments indicated in the program on a half-compartment basis, Transfers by private A/C vehicles at each train stop, Meals as indicated in the program, English speaking guide at each train stop, Entry fees for all shows and sightseeing as per program

Exclusions: International airfare to Irkutsk, and from Beijing, Travel Insurance, Russian Tourist Visa, Mongolian Tourist Visa, Chinese Tourist Visa, Food, meals or drinks aboard the train, Excess luggage, Gratuities

Reviewed By BorisBoris84

Everything just worked out on this tour i did in nov 2019. Actually mongolian ways was one of the few actually offering during this offseason time of the year. Both guide and driver have proofen excellent organizational, driving, translating skills and made everytjing possible. One night for example was really cold so they spontanipusly organized a warmer place for the next day. A lot was organized according to the situation which gave maximum flexibility. We visited places which are not usually on the tourists list as for example a coal mine. I was never pressured to hurry up or and still everything worked out because the dtiver was so well connected with the locals. And of course... the sights I saw where amazing.

4. 4-Day Private Tour of Pingyao and Datong from Beijing

China Adventure Travel--Pingyao

On this four-day private guided tour from Beijing, see wondrous ancient Chinese architecture in and around the towns of Pingyao and Datong. Learn about the historical and cultural elements of Pingyao’s important sites, including the Rishengchang Exchange House and the old city wall. Explore the Wang Family Courtyard, a mansion with lavish classic architecture, and discover the secrets of the Hanging Temple. You’ll also visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Yungang Grottoes. Throughout your tour, hear interesting facts and tidbits about China’s ancient heritage and the significance of these sites from your expert guide.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Professional English-speaking guide with private transportation, Lunch, Lunch, 2 nights' stay in Tuan Yuan Kui Inn and 1 night's in Holiday Inn Datong, Regular class high-speed train Beijing-Pingyao and Datong-Beijing

Exclusions: Gratuities, China entry visa

5. Datong Highlights Sightseeing: Hanging Monastery and Wooden Pagoda

China Theme Tour Beijing

With accompany of professional tour guide and private transfer, spend full day to explore the historical relics and Chinese architecture in Datong. You will visit the peculiar wood-structured Hanging Monastery on the cliff at the foot of Mt. Hengshan, and the oldest and highest wooden structure in China - Yingxian County Wooden Pagoda.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Professional tour guide, Bottled water, Chinese Lunch, Hotel pickup & drop-off, Entrance ticket fees

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By 842pierrelucb

Leo was an amazing guide, from telling us about the history of the Great Wall and the region to making us try local cuisine, he was always catering to our needs and answering our questions. He also is a great photographer, which always great to have with! Being in a small group makes the experience just so much better as well as well. I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to have a good time while discovering the Great Wall. Pierre-Luc & Anaïs

6. Private Day Tour: Grottoes And Monastery In Datong

China Theme Tour Beijing

Datong was once the political, economic and military center of ancient North China, which left the city with a series of splendid historic and cultural relics. On this private day tour, local guide will accompany you to visit the Yungang Grottoes, the Huayan Monastery and the Nine Dragons Screen.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Professional tour guide, Bottled water, Chinese Lunch, Fuel surcharge and tax, Hotel pickup & drop-off, Entrance ticket fees

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By 842pierrelucb

Leo was an amazing guide, from telling us about the history of the Great Wall and the region to making us try local cuisine, he was always catering to our needs and answering our questions. He also is a great photographer, which always great to have with! Being in a small group makes the experience just so much better as well as well. I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to have a good time while discovering the Great Wall. Pierre-Luc & Anaïs

7. Private Tour to Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple and Wooden Pagoda from Datong

Trek Club

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。

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Airport,Train Station or Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Snacks

Exclusions: Gratuities

8. Beijing - Datong YunGang Grottoes -Hanging Temple - Beijing Two Days Trip

Beijing, Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Tour

In the two days you will visit Datong & The Yungang Grottoes (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and The Hanging Temple. The Yungang Grottoes, formerly the Wuzhoushan Grottoes, are ancient Chinese Buddhist temple grottoes near the city of Datong in the province of Shanxi. They are excellent examples of rock-cut architecture and one of the three most famous ancient Buddhist sculptural sites of China. The others are Longmen and Mogao. The Hanging Temple is one of the main tourist attractions and historical sites in the Datong area. 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.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking fee, all tolls , gas, English Speaking Driver, Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Overnight accommodation

Reviewed By georgip786

It was a wonderful day in such an ancient historical landmark of China. We walked along the wall for two hours and a half. Mr. Ping is a very nice tour guide. Highly recommended!

9. One Day Classic Datong Tour

Yongtaimennei Street, Yong Tai Men Nei Jie, Datong Shi, Shanxi Sheng, China China Xian Tour

Datong is one of the nine ancient capitals in China with numerous historic relics in its territory. It’s a low-key city beyond the tourist trail but implies great energy. Take this one day private tour to visit the famous Yungang Grottoes, one of Chinese four grotto art treasures and the Hanging Temple, the earliest and best preserved high-altitude wooden cliff-building in China. With our professional tour guide and driver, you will make the largest value of this day to learn the background knowledge of the relics.

Inclusions: Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver, English-speaking guide, Chinese style lunch, Entrance fees as list in the itinerary

Exclusions: Personal expense, Gratuities

Reviewed By 779teos

The trip was well planned and customized to our liking! The Tour Guide & Driver were both very polite and professional. Memorable trip in Guilin and would highly recommend!

10. 2-Day Private Trip to Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery from Xi'an by Bullet Train

Jeff Ning China Tours

This 2-day private tour leads you to the amazing sightseeing of the  famous Yungang Grottos and Hanging Temple in Datong. Experience the speedy bullet train of China for your short excursion from Xi'an. Accompany by your professional private guide to learn the local history. Includes private guide, Enjoy tasty local cuisines and transportation, and accommodation in Datong. this interesting overnight stay trip is perfectly for you.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Professional guide, Private transportation in Xi'an, Taiyuan, Datong city, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), 1 night accommodation in local B&B or Hotel (if all inclusive package is selected), Entry/Admission - Yungang Grottoes, Entry/Admission - Hengshan Hanging Temple

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel accommodation (if all inclusive package is selected)

Reviewed By joernb2016

This was one of the highlights of our trip. The size of the exhibition is mind blowing. But with our very knowledgeable and wonderful guide Lin, it was a perfect way for us to experience this wonderful historical site. She made it very easy for us to get around, understand all the detail and background and really enjoy it to the fullest. Also the after the tour following lunch was very entertaining and delicious. Thank you, Lin!

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