Datong Private Self-guided Tour with Chartered Car

4.9 (14 reviews) Datong, China
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Duration7h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Private and premium service - modern vehicles, professional drivers, and flexible to your needs .

Unlike cheaper options, we never compromise on quality! No hidden costs, no detours, no forced shopping stops.What you see is what you get.

This is a private car charter service , NOT shared car service , please book the corresponding price based on the actual number of people in your group.

Datong hotel or railway station to Hanging Temple 1.5 hours.
Hanging Temple to Yungang Grottoes 2 hours on the way.
Yungang Grottoes to hotel or railway station 1 hour .

The Hanging Temple reopened on May 1, 2026, after maintenance. Tickets for the climb cannot be booked in advance for foreign tourists.

Visitors can still enter the scenic area to view the temple from below and take photos, but cannot enter the temple interior. Thank you for your understanding.

If you are very interested in visiting the interior of the Hanging Temple, please contact me privately to discuss the arrangements.

Options

6 people private group

Private Group for 6 people
Entrance Tickets Not Included
Pickup included

5 people private group

Private Group for 5 people
Private transfer Only : Entrance Tickets Not included
Pickup included

12 people private group

Pickup included

11 people private group

Pickup included

3 people private group

Private Group for 3 people
Entrance Tickets Not Included
Pickup included

9 people private group

Pickup included

2 people private group

Private Group for 2 people
Entrance Tickets Not Included
Pickup included

7 people private group

Pickup included

4 people private group

Private Group for 4 people : Only private transfer , entrance tickets not included
Entrance tickets Not included
Pickup included

1 people private group

Private Group for 1 people
Entrance Tickets Not included
Pickup included

8 people private group

Pickup included

10 people private group

Pickup included

What's included

  • When you visit , your driver waits for you in the parking lot
  • Pickup & Dropoff in Datong Hotel & Railway Station &Airport
  • Want to climb the Hanging Temple? Contact me—I know how to successfully book the climbing ticket
  • Parking Fees
  • Private car & driver service
  • Tour Guide Service
  • Meals
  • Tips to the driver
  • No hidden fees & No shopping traps
  • Entrance Tickets

What to expect

  1. Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si)
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    Hanging Temple, a national AAAA level tourist area, is located between the cliffs of Cuiping Peak on the west side of Jinlong Gorge in Hengshan, Hunyuan County, Datong City, Shanxi Province. It was originally called "Xuankong Pavilion", with "Xuan" derived from Chinese Taoist teachings and "Kong" derived from Buddhist teachings. It was later renamed "Hanging Temple" because the entire temple is like hanging on a cliff. In Chinese, "Xuan" and "Xuan" are homophones, hence the name. [15]

    The Hanging Temple was first built in the late Northern Wei Dynasty (491 AD) and has a history of over 1500 years. It is a unique temple that combines Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. The architecture of the "Hanging Temple" is highly distinctive, known for its precipitousness as if facing an abyss. It is known as the slang "Hanging Temple, half a day high, three horse tails hanging in the air", and is known for its precipitousness as if facing an abyss.
  2. Yungang Grottoes
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    The Yungang Grottoes were excavated over 1500 years ago during Alexander's Eastern Expedition ．There are currently 45 main caves, 252 niches of different sizes, and over 59000 stone sculptures, making them a treasure trove of Chinese cave art.

    The Yungang Grottoes, as the first royal authorized cave in China, reflect the political ambition of the Northern Wei Dynasty. Compared with many grotto temples in China, Yungang Grottoes have the most westernized style. Among them, there are elements of Indian and Western Asian art, as well as Greek and Roman architectural styles, decorative patterns, and visual features, reflecting the origin relationship with major civilizations around the world. This is unique in the treasure trove of Chinese art and is of great significance for the development of Chinese culture and art in future generations.

    In 2001, the Yungang Grottoes were listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We can pick up at all of the travlers from all of hotels , railway station , airport in Datong on the tour day .

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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