Yungang Grottoes in China’s Datong. There are high figurines for Buddhist emperors of the Sinicized nomadic dynasty of Wei, We travelled to Datong on the 8:40am fast train from Beijing North and organised for the taxi driver we got at the new Datong South station to take us to the caves and then bring us back to the station after a few hours at the caves (we have some basic Chinese language skills) It was certainly very cold but the caves are so amazing that we didn’t even think about how cold we were. The whole place is very well done and seeing the caves is very easy - being so cold (-4 on the day we visited) we did pay the 15Y for the electric bus around the site. We highly recommend the Yungang Grottoes if you have time. #naturaloxygenbar #historicculture #museumquest #museumquest#artgallery#historicculture

Everyone needs to experience Datong! From the amazing historical sites to the delicious local food to the friendly people, Datong is a wonderful place to visit! The historical sites are very impressive, and some places are free to visit. The two main attractions are incredible - Yungang Grottoes and Hengshan Hanging Temple. There are other temples, parks and the city wall as well. To experience everything, you need several days. The food is all fantastic - walk into any restaurant or eat the street food, and you will love it! Getting There - airport, train Attractions - Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple and more Hotels - A wide variety to choose from and all conveniently located Food & Restaurants - all local food is great! Shopping - Markets and malls #unforgettableexperiences#scenicspotguide#deliciousfood#historicculture

Datong is situated in northern Shanxi and bordered by Inner Mongolia to the north and Hebei to the east. It’s easy to fall in love with this city as the attractions, food and people are lovely. You can use bus/ taxi/ didi in getting around the city. #camping#deserts#ancientlandmark#ancienttomb#palace#oldarchitecture#beautifulsunsets#bestislandtraveltowns#naturalwonders#culturalattractions#themepark#nationalpark

Address - Datong Ambiance/Facilities - breakfast, pool, restaurants Highlights - great rooms, good food, good location, friendly and helpful staff Avg. Price per Person - 300rmb per room Rating - 5 diamonds #hotelstay

Datong is an old place on the mend. The city is trying to restore some resemblance to it's former glory. The city walls and temples are being rebuilt so it's possible to experience a traditional atmosphere if you ignore the construction equipment and rubble here and there. One would expect more ancient sites in the city itself, but the main attractions are out in the countryside. The Hanging Temple is a taxi ride away. It's slightly commercialized, but, nonetheless, the temple still stand. It's a grand old structure built into the mountainside adorned with carvings and old paintwork. Definitely worth a visit. Personally, the more impressive site is the ancient Yúngāng Grottoes. They're genuinely awe-inspiring! The statues are massive and well-preserved. Inside the caves are many detailed carvings that decorate the cave walls and roof. You might be pushed along by numerous tour groups, but it's worthwhile. All-in-all, it's a cool spot with a rich history. There aren't many fancy hotels or restaurants, so it might be best to plan a short backpackers-type trip grazing on noodles and street food. #ancientlandmark#historicculture

Getting There - Taxi Attractions - Yungang Grottes. Hotels - Pipa Hotel Food & Restaurants -  Shopping - 

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We visited these caves as well as the Longmen caves. Both are remarkable although Longmen has a greater “wow” factor. Keep in mind if you do go to Datong that it is a coal city and the air is often polluted. #wintergetaway #wintergetaway

The hanging temple is becoming more and more famous in the world. Noted as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, this temple has a very unique story behind and it is also located surrounded by beautiful range of mountains. The queue to go up the temple can be very long during holiday season, so estimate about 1-2 hours of queuing before climbing up. #happynewyear #hangingtemple #china #happynewyear