Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple
Datong → Hanging Temple → Yungang Grottoes → Datong
Combine Datong's two signature sights: a cliffside temple and the Buddhist sculptures of the Yungang cave complex.
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Buddhist caves, timber temples and volcanic landscapes
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Hanging Temple and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda
Datong → Hanging Temple → Yingxian Wooden Pagoda → Datong
Focus on two distinctive architectural sites south of Datong, with time for the temple setting and the timber pagoda.
Huayan and Shanhua Monasteries
Datong Old City → Huayan Monastery → Shanhua Monastery
Explore two monasteries within Datong's old city on a compact cultural outing focused on halls, courtyards and Buddhist art.
Yungang Grottoes at a Slower Pace
Datong → Yungang Grottoes → Datong
Give the Yungang sculptures their own visit, with less driving and more time to appreciate the cave exteriors and open halls.
Datong Volcanoes and Ancient City
Datong Ancient City → Datong Volcano Group → Northern Wei Mingtang Ruins
Combine Datong's volcanic landscapes with the old city and the archaeological setting of the Northern Wei Mingtang site.
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