The 4 Best Datong and Yungang Grottoes Day Trips

1.Beijing to Datong See YunGang Cave, Hanging Temple (Bullet Train)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $416Our pick

Leave Beijing early by bullet train for Datong, where a local guide such as George or Tracy leads you through the 1,500-year-old Yungang Grottoes and cliffside Hanging Temple. Cathy coordinates the transfers, tickets, lunch, and train connections, making this a long but well-organized private day.

“Cathy was fabulous in helping on all the details the same regarding the guide in Datong. A true experience of how beautiful and diverse China has to offer in terms of tourism. And now with the new high-speed train a very comfortable day trip from Beijing. Highly recommended.”

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2.Bullet Train Tour to Hanging Temple&Yungang Grottoes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 10 hours · from $348Best value

Travel from Beijing to Datong by bullet train, then visit the 1,500-year-old Hanging Temple and UNESCO-listed Yungang Grottoes with a private English-speaking guide. Your Beijing and Datong transfers, private vehicle, entrance fees, and return train tickets are arranged for you.

“wonderful day out, Emma my guide was amazing. told me all the history of the Grottoes and Hanging Temple. She made sure I was safe on the Hanging Temple as im not the best with heights. Lunch was probably the best meal I had on my visit to China. food was tasty and freshly made. our driver for the day was great, lovely man as was the pick up and drop off driver from the bullet train. It was a very organised tour from start to finish. Thank you for helping to create wonderful memories”

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3.Private 2-Day Datong from Beijing with Yungang Grottoes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $598

Travel from Beijing to Datong in a private vehicle with a guide, stopping at the Yungang Grottoes, Nine Dragon Screen, Hengshan Hanging Temple, and Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda. Jenny is one named guide praised for her insight and local restaurant choices. Two lunches and entrance fees are included, but lodging is not.

“Awesome tour! Definitely a must to go out of the city of Beijing for a while. Loved the grottoes and the monastery! Jenny our guide was awesome and full of knowledge so provided us so much insight about the places we were visiting. She alRead more”

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4.Datong Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery 1-day from Beijing by Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $399

Ride the Beijing-Datong bullet train for about two hours each way, then explore the UNESCO-listed Yungang Grottoes and cliffside Hanging Monastery with a private English-speaking guide. Star is specifically praised for clear historical commentary and careful time management. Shanxi-style lunch adds a local touch.

“A must see if you enjoy culture, history, and unique experiences. The train ride was smooth and quiet. Star was an extremely professional and knowledgeable guide. I am so glad that I hadn't tried to do this trip on my own. His knowledge of local history kept me in thralled the entire trip.”

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