Overview
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!
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- 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
- We only view the Hanging temple from below and take photos, cannot enter the Hanging temple inside
- Transport by private vehicle
- Entrance Ticket of Hanging Temple (no climbing inside)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
- Hotel
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Explore the well-preserved, representative and simply breathtaking architectures built in different dynasties of ancient China.
Stop 2
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.
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required