Private Tour
Private Datong Day Tour Arranged by Local Tour Guide Nancy
Overview
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Join us on this great tour, to visit the charming Hanging Temple. An ancient temple known for its precarious perch on a cliff face in north China reopened in time for the May Day holiday of 2016 after being damaged by a falling rock last year.In 2010, the Hanging Temple listed on "World's Top 10 Most Dangerous Architectures" by the Time Magazine. We also discover the beauty of the Yungang Grottoes ,boast more than 51,000 statues with the largest 17 meters high and the smallest 2 cm high. It was listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 2001. An essential day trip from Datong!
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Yungang Grottoes
Explore the well-preserved, representative and simply breathtaking architectures built in different dynasties of ancient China.
Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si)
Explore the well-preserved, representative and simply breathtaking architectures built in different dynasties of ancient China. After verification with the scenic area of Hanging Temple, the temple is normally open in winter unless there is heavy snow.
What‘s Included
Hanging Temple will be closed April 7–20, 2026, for scheduled safety maintenance.
Datong Railway Station Pickup & dropoff
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Professional guide
Entrance Ticket of Yungang Grottoes
Datong Airport Pickup & dropoff
Air-conditioned vehicle
Datong South Railway Station Pickup & dropoff
Entrance Ticket of Hanging Temple
Transport by private vehicle
Gratuities
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Hotel
Pickup points
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Options
5 pax
Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes
Pickup included
3 pax
Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes
Pickup included
10 pax
Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes
Pickup included
4 pax
Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes
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9 pax
Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes
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2 pax
Haning Temple and Yungang Grottoes
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1 pax
Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes
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6 pax
Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes
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8 pax
Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes
Pickup included
7 pax
Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes
Pickup included
Reviews
49 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Private Tour in Datong
Katja D,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour in Datong with Alex was fantastic! Alex and the driver tailored the tour itinerary to our specific preferences. Since we arrived in Datong by train on the same day as the tour, they picked us up at the station. We then drove to the Yutong Grottoes. Alex’s explanations were comprehensive and very clear. He repeatedly drew our attention to details in the wonderful artworks and provided an interesting historical insight into the history of the site. Afterward, he took us to the hotel in the city center and made sure we had enough time to visit the temple as well. Thank you, Alex, for your dedication and kindness. We would gladly give you and the driver a 10 out of 10 if that were possible, and we recommend the tour 100%.
Beautiful
Gaia B,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The caves offer a unique experience that is worth living to the full. The site is very large, but easily visited. We could not see the temple suspended due to ongoing maintenance, but the guide offered us a visit to Datong Old Town, which turned out to be truly lovely. Nancy knows her city very well and helps tourists to appreciate it at its best, introducing unique corners.
very good option to organize tours in datong/pingyao
RvMDl,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00organized a tour with nancy for a 2 nights 3 days tour of pingyao and datong. she was always attemptive to our questions and provided us with the info we needed. she organized drivers and english speaking tour guides both in pingyao and datong.
Great Support, highly recommended !
H8106JDalessandrom,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nancy helped me in organizing my trips in China last year in Beijing, Datong, Chengdu helping me in finding great hotels and train connections, this year I organized a new trip and she helped me in booking all my train and changes of train tickets. I organize my own itinerary but it is always great to have local support and advice. I liked to work with her and I would definitively contact her again for my next trip in China!!
A perfect day in Datong
tikok280,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The day was perfect, the Star guide was very efficient and organized. In addition to speaking good English, he had a lot of knowledge of the sites visited (Temple Suspended and Yungang Caves), showing old photos and telling interesting facts.
Perfect tour for...
Massimiliano G,Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect tour to visit both the suspended temple and the caves of Yungang. Sara, the guide who accompanied us, turned out to be very nice and prepared.
Highly recommended
manuel b,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very professional, close and respectful at the same time. I have travelled a lot, but I particularly liked this guide.
Super recommended experience
Saverio R,Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nancy is not only an experienced guide with the right amount of empathy, but above all a person who puts a great passion into what she does. We managed to enjoy, despite the large crowds, the monuments (Caves and Hanging Temple), not having to rush in the search for tickets and in endless lines. In addition, he told us very interesting stories about the history and traditions related to China.
Perfect experience!!
rositaz418,Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nancy was really helpful and friendly in answering all our questions. It offers a lot of interesting information and does not lead you to buy anything, which is appreciable. Thank you Nancy
Excellent choice!
Tatiana C,Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Datong has beautiful places and Nancy is an excellent guide! Super attentive and ready to spend a beautiful day!
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