China · Architecture

1-Day Datong Private Tour from Beijing with Hanging Temple and Grottoes

1 Day Round trip from Beijing Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Hanging Temple, an architectural wonder suspended on the cliff of Jinxia Gorge
02 Explore the Yungang Grottoes, home to 252 caves and 51,000 statues
03 See a remarkable fusion of Buddhist art from South and Central Asia with Chinese traditions
04 Travel from Beijing to Datong and back in a single day by bullet train

Venture beyond Beijing and discover what Datong has to offer on this full-day private tour. Visit the Hanging Temple and the Yungang Grottoes from Beijing, explore one of the largest stone carving art treasuries at the Yungang Grottoes, and experience the architectural wonder of the Hanging Temple. This private tour is a cost-effective way to make the most of your time in China.

The Hanging Temple is the only existing temple that hosts worship for Taoists, Confucians, and Buddhists.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Beijing, Datong

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Beijing to Datong for the Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes

Meet your driver in the lobby of your Beijing city hotel and transfer to the train station. Enjoy a 2-hour bullet train ride on your own. Upon arrival in Datong, your local tour guide will greet you and take you to the Hanging Temple. The Hanging Temple is the only existing temple that hosts worship for Taoists, Confucians, and Buddhists. Built in 491 A.D., it is an architectural wonder, hanging on the west cliff of Jinxia Gorge more than 50 meters above the ground.
Follow your tour guide to explore the area, then stop at a local restaurant for a quick lunch.
Continue to the Yungang Grottoes, approximately a 1.5-hour drive away. With 252 caves and 51,000 statues, the art of the Yungang Grottoes represents the successful fusion of Buddhist religious symbolic art from South and Central Asia with Chinese cultural traditions. Spend some leisure time exploring the area.
After the tour, transfer to Datong railway station and head back to Beijing. Your driver in Beijing will pick you up from the train station and transfer you to your hotel.