11 Datong Tours Worth the Day

1.Private Datong Day Tour Arranged by Local Tour Guide Nancy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $219Our pick

Spend 7 to 8 hours with Nancy or one of her guides, such as Sara or Kevin, visiting Datong’s Yungang Grottoes and Hengshan Hanging Temple. Private transport, hotel or station pickup, entrance fees, and flexible explanations are included, while meals are your own expense.

“Tour of Datong from Beijing, a lever that was definitely worth it! Once at the railway station we met with great punctuality our Guide, Nancy, who welcomed us to her hometown giving us information and dive deeping us in the local history. NanRead more”

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2.Datong Classic Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $208

Spend 7 to 8 hours visiting Datong’s Yungang Grottoes and Hengshan Hanging Temple with a private English-speaking guide and driver. Nancy has helped guests adjust early starts during busy holidays. Pickup and drop-off are available at your hotel or Datong railway station.

“This was the highlight of my trip to Datong! I came here during a Chinese National Holiday weekend and so it was extra busy. Viator connected me with Nancy beforehand and she recommended that I start earlier than the normal start time iRead more”

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3.Yungang Grottoes Entrance Ticket Only

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 1 day · from $33

This is a one-day Yungang Grottoes ticket booking service, not a guided tour or transport package. Your ticket is tied to your passport name and number, valid all day, and lets you avoid the ticket queue. Plan your own taxi or bus from Datong to the grottoes.

“La vista ha sido espectacular y la entrada con el pasaporte muy buena. Una sugerencia que podrien comentar es el Transporte hasta las cuevas, creo que no se hace para que compres la entrada más desplazamiento. Se puede ir desde Datong con taxi y volver con taxi. O ir y volver con dos buses. Nosotras optamos por ir en taxi y volver con bus porque ya no teníamos prisa.”

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4.Datong Private Self-guided Tour with Chartered Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $79

Travel by private car from your Datong hotel, railway station, or airport to Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes. Your driver waits while you explore independently. Mr. Li is one named driver associated with the service. Bring cash or mobile payment for Hanging Temple tickets, and reserve Yungang tickets ahead.

“Great experience! We loved the sites. Our driver was very helpfull assisting us to enter quick and efficiently. Thanks for the safe driving!”

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5.Temples and Grottoes day tour with tickets options

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 7 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $27

Start with a 9:00 am hotel pickup in Datong, then visit the 1,500-year-old Hanging Monastery and the Yungang Grottoes. Choose a private English-speaking guide, or save money with a Chinese-speaking driver and translation app. Confirm your ticket option carefully before booking.

“They didn't book any tickets on my behalf. Terrible experience, I had to buy new tickets, getyorguide didn't want to deal with the complaint. 50 euros lost and they almost ruin my day in Datong. Never anymore with them”

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6.Pingyao Ancient City Scenic Area Pass Ticket Only

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $36

This self-guided Pingyao pass gives you QR entry to the ancient city wall and 20 historic sites, including Rishengchang Bank, the county government, temples, museums, and Ming and Qing Street. Plan about three hours, or spread your visits across the stated three-day ticket validity.

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7.Transfer or Tour to Yungang Grottoes&Hanging Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $30

Travel from Datong to the Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple by private car, with an optional English-speaking guide. Choose transfer-only, guide and driver, a package with tickets, or a Yungang ticket alone. Expect about four hours at the sights, plus driving time.

“Doing all the math of the service without a guide: 93 euros, here I paid 156 euros. I feel this was a bit overpriced but it was my fault that I did not check before. The driver was excellent at least.”

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8.Private Tour Datong Hengshan Hanging Temple Yungang Grottoes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $200

Spend eight hours exploring Datong’s cliffside Hengshan Hanging Temple and UNESCO-listed Yungang Grottoes with a private English-speaking guide. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or train station are included. Lunch is extra, with time for Dao Xiao Mian, a food market, or local shopping.

“Our day with Sara to the Yungang Grottoes and the Hanging Temple was amazing! We had so much fun talking with Sara. She guided us through both experiences smoothly. The sites are amazing and certainly worth a visit with an experienced guide like Sara.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $258

Travel by private vehicle from Datong to three major Buddhist sites: the cliff-hung Hengshan Hanging Temple, 1,000-year-old Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda, and 6th-century Yungang Grottoes. Your guide, such as Jackie Zhang or Anna, provides historical context, while lunch, bottled water, snacks, tickets, and hotel, station, or airport transfers are included.

“Excellent experienced, professional, and knowledgeable tour guide, Mr. Jackie Zhang. He will orchestrate the route of the scenary point to avoide traffic. He will show important places to visit to save times. He Conneced history to all the scens Read more”

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10.Yungang Grottoes Entrance Ticket with Optional Tour Services

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $24Best value

Visit Datong’s Yungang Grottoes with advance online admission and QR-code entry. Choose a ticket-only visit, a local guide, private transport, or a custom day adding the Hanging Temple, Nine-Dragon Wall, and Huayan Temple.

“Smooth entry thanks to the QR code. Should u want to visit the all place, takes minimum 2h30. Was not too crowded in March. 15/20 min ride from Datong. Beware of the people that wants to "taxxiii" you back to Datong. Close to harassment.”

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11.Private Day Tour to Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple with Lunch from Datong

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $238

Spend about 10 hours visiting Datong’s cliff-built Hanging Temple and the Yungang Grottoes with a private guide. Guides such as Molly and Anna have earned praise for clear English, local insight, and smooth handling of tickets, drivers, buses, and shuttles. Lunch, transport, water, and entry fees are included.

“Anna is an outstanding guide. I travelled a lot and she is the best ever! Very friendly and well prepared, excellent in English, highly recommended to everybody travelling to China”

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