City Highlights : Yungang Grottoes, Nine Dragon Screen and City Wall

Yungang Grottoes - In the morning, pick you up at your hotel lobby in Datong downtown or Datong train station (you will find a welcome signage).

Then heading directly to Yungang Grottoes which takes about 30 minutes. Your tour guide will explain the related histories and stories along the way, feel free to ask questions if you have.

Located at the southern foot of the Wuzhou Mountain, the Yungang Grottoes were built against the mountain and extend about one km (0.62 miles) from east to west. Comprising 252 caves and 51,000 statues within a carved area of 18,000 square meters.

Yungang Grottoes represent the outstanding achievement of Buddhist cave art in China during the 5th and 6th centuries. The Five Caves created by Tan Yao, with their strict unity of layout and design, constitute a classical masterpiece of the first peak of Chinese Buddhist art.

While influenced by Buddhist cave art from South and Central Asia, Yungang Grottoes have also interpreted the Buddhist cave art with distinctive Chinese character and local spirit. As a result, Yungang Grottoes have played a vitally important role among early Oriental Buddhist grottoes and had a far-reaching impact on Buddhist cave art in China and East Asia.

Yungang Grottoes were added to the World Cultural Heritage List in December 2001.

Walk with your tour guide to explore the grottoes and niches, get to know its history and culture. Since this is a private tour, feel free to ask questions during the tour.

Nine Dragon Screen - Next, follow your tour guide to check out the oldest and largest glazed screen in China. Built over 600 years ago, Nine Dragon Screen in Datong presently the oldest and largest glazed screen in China today. Admire the massive screen and learn its history and background with your tour guide.

Datong City Walls - Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant, after that, follow your tour guide to explore the city wall.

The Datong City Wall with a long history going back to the North Wei Dynasty (386～557), the City Wall is truly magnificent. Since ancient times, Datong has been a place of great strategic importance, especially when in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), it became the door of the country’s capital, through the protective screen of Shanxi province, and a safeguard of the Yellow River Plain.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Datong

• Hotel/Railway Station pickup and drop-off
• Private vehicle during the tour
• English speaking tour guide
• Lunch
• Entrance fee (if you choose the related option)

• Gratuites
• Accommodation
• If you choose the basic tour, the entrance fee and lunch are not included

Make the most of your time in the extraordinary city of Datong with an all-encompassing 2-day private tour of its key attractions and historical sites. With the guidance of an expert, visit three stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, and Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda. Additionally, explore the Nine Dragon Screen and Datong City Wall, gaining deep insights into the city’s rich history. When booking, you can opt for a basic tour that includes an English-speaking guide and private transportation, with entrance fees and lunch at your own expense, or choose a private tour package that covers all entrance fees and lunch.

If you cancel at least 4 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.