• Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si) - Begin the day with a hotel pick-up at 9:00 AM, followed by a transfer to the Hanging Temple, an architectural marvel built into a cliff 75 meters above the ground near Datong City. Explore this temple, which has stood for over 1500 years, and admire its impressive scale. Learn about this unique temple that integrates three traditional Chinese religions: Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
• Yungang Grottoes - Savor a delightful lunch at a local restaurant before proceeding to the Yungang Grottoes, renowned as one of China’s top three ancient Buddhist sculptural sites. Appreciate the remarkable Chinese stone carvings from the 5th and 6th centuries. Discover the 53 major caves and 51,000 niches, each housing a Buddha statue. Understand how these grottoes were carved into the southern face of a sandstone cliff. In 2001, the Yungang Grottoes were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Conclude the tour with a return to your hotel in Datong.

• Transportation by private car
• English speaking guide
• Hotel pick-up and drop off

• Entrance tickets
• Lunch

Embark on a morning excursion to the Yungang Grottoes from Datong. Witness one of China’s most renowned stone sculpture sites and be amazed by their sheer size. Relish a delicious lunch and proceed to the Hanging Temple located at the base of Mt. Hengshan.

Highlights:
• Visit the vast Yungang Grottoes, one of the primary grotto locations in China
• Travel to the Hanging Temple at the base of Mt. Hengshan
• Contemplate how the Hanging Temple has endured the ravages of wind and storms over centuries

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

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