Embark on a day tour from Beijing to Datong and explore the awe-inspiring Yungang Grottoes. Marvel at over 50 thousand Buddhas in 252 man-made caves, a classical masterpiece of Chinese Buddhist art.
Embark on a day tour from Beijing to Datong and explore the awe-inspiring Yungang Grottoes. Marvel at over 50 thousand Buddhas in 252 man-made caves, a classical masterpiece of Chinese Buddhist art.
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Yungang Grottoes - Embark on a journey aboard China’s 350 KPH high-speed train to explore the Datong Yungang Grottoes from Beijing.
Yungang Grottoes, one of China’s three major cave clusters, adorn the northern cliff of Wuzhou Mountain in Datong. The site was carved into the mountain, stretching 1 km (0.62 miles) from east to west, showcasing 53…
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Yungang Grottoes - Embark on a journey aboard China’s 350 KPH high-speed train to explore the Datong Yungang Grottoes from Beijing.
Yungang Grottoes, one of China’s three major cave clusters, adorn the northern cliff of Wuzhou Mountain in Datong. The site was carved into the mountain, stretching 1 km (0.62 miles) from east to west, showcasing 53 caves and over 51,000 stone statues.
The package includes round-trip high-speed train tickets, Yungang Grottoes entrance tickets, and a taste of the unique local sliced noodles.
This tour requires your passport number and name for train ticket reservations in advance.
The tour offers an option to conclude in Datong city for your subsequent plans.
- Professional English speaking tour guide
- Local hand slice noodle lunch
- Private car for Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional English speaking tour guide
- Local hand slice noodle lunch
- Private car for Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Round Tickets of Bullet Train between Datong and Beijing
- Gratuities
- Round Tickets of Bullet Train between Datong and Beijing
One cannot truly appreciate the awe-inspiring nature of the statues and stone-cut architecture of the Yungang Grottos until standing before them. Over 50,000 Buddhas are housed in 252 man-made caves along the cliff of Wuzhou Mountain. These statues vary in size, from tiny Buddhas less than an inch tall, arranged like tiles in the sandstone, to…
One cannot truly appreciate the awe-inspiring nature of the statues and stone-cut architecture of the Yungang Grottos until standing before them. Over 50,000 Buddhas are housed in 252 man-made caves along the cliff of Wuzhou Mountain. These statues vary in size, from tiny Buddhas less than an inch tall, arranged like tiles in the sandstone, to magnificent carvings reaching 55 feet (17 meters) in height. In 2001, UNESCO designated this site as a World Heritage Site, calling it “a classical masterpiece of Chinese Buddhist art.” Constructed over half a century by tens of thousands of workers, this temple, akin to the great cathedrals of Europe, stands as a timeless testament. It inevitably lifts one’s gaze. A private English-speaking guide will provide detailed explanations.
This marvel is the destination. However, a more modern adventure awaits first: a roughly two-hour journey on the Beijing-Datong bullet train. The transition from sleek steel to ancient stone offers an incredible contrast, making this a day to remember for a lifetime.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise which class of Bullet Train seat requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The second payment: Business Seat(504 RMB ) or First-Class Seat or Second-Class Seat(190 RMB P/P) of Bullet Train will be pay on tour day.
- According to the latest official requirements, please provide a clear photo or PDF of your passport page for train ticket booking.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
