Private 2-Day Datong Tour from Beijing
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the ancient Yungang Grottoes
- Visit the Hanging Monastery perched on cliffs
- Experience private transportation from Beijing
- Enjoy guided tours with local experts
- Stay overnight in the historic city of Datong
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation from Beijing to Datong
- Guided tours of Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery
- Overnight accommodation in Datong
- Meals and personal expenses
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Please inform the tour operator of any dietary restrictions in advance.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for sun protection.
- Carry a water bottle to stay hydrated during the tours.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Traveler reviews
Fabulous and Fascinating Historic sites with excellent Guide Nancy Unforgettable experience.
We had a wonderful 2 day trip with Nancy our guide and Mr Yang our driver. They were both first class. Nancy had excellent English and was energetic and enthusiastic. Mr Yang was an excellent and safe driver and always had a smile on his face - handing us waters and sweets. First the Yungang Grottoes - which were fascinating. Great time of year to go as empty but wrap up it’s cold! We wore ski gear. We saw the Dragon Wall at night - beautiful lit up. Datong city walls looked worth exploring- maybe next trip. The highlight was next day after the Fogong Pagoda ( work of amazing construction) we went to hanging Temple - words cannot express how incredible it is. Such a privilege to be able to walk through it perched in the mountains. Nancy was amazing explaining the history and cultural significance. I would highly recommend you ask for Nancy as your guide - we will certainly on our next trip. She also doubled as a photographer- knowing all best shots of the historic sights. Than you Nancy and Mr Yang Xie Xie.
Private 2 day tour to Datong
Excellent! Great visit, fabulous temple, Pagoda, Crotes, Dragon wall. Great food! Personalized customer service
Breath taking temple
Although we did not get the cahnce of climbing up to the temple, it was also breath taking to see it at the bottom. There were too many tourists on that day, the queue was from the top to the bottom of the stairs. This was due to the closure of road leading to Yungang Grottoes for the Tour of Taiyuan.
Great side trip from Beijing, excellent guide
Jenny picked us up at hotel early a.m. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Drove us to Yungang Grottoes first day, then dropped us off in Datong for the evening. Stopped enroute for excellent handcut noodles in Datong. Jenny gave us lots of information and insight on history and culture. Second day visited Shuozhou Wooden Pagoda, then hanging temple, which was breathtaking, before returning to Beijing. Highly recommend. Jenny made it particularly special.
This tour was a side trip for us and...
<p>This tour was a side trip for us and was well worth it. We left Beijing in comfort. When we arrived to Datong we were met by a local guide who took us to the grottoes and Hanging Monastery, which are incredible. We also saw some other site which was great before going back in comfort to Beijing.</p>