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Datong Buddhist Route: Yungang, Hanging Temple & Wooden Pagoda

Use Datong as the base for three major sites that sit in different directions, with one city day and one pre-arranged county route. Confirm current ticket, entrance and transport details shortly before travel.

The monumental seated Buddha of Cave 20 at the Yungang Grottoes framed by the rock face
ON LOCATIONSHANXIPhoto: Dudva
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云冈石窟 / 应县木塔

REGION
SHANXI
TIME NEEDED
2 TO 3 DAYS
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Route, entrance & exit
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Use Datong as the base for three major sites that sit in different directions, with one city day and one pre-arranged county route.

  • Keep the Chinese name above with your booking and map pin.
  • Budget 2 to 3 days; transport, timed entry and the final exit can change the real duration.
  • Verify live admission, closures and the return journey shortly before travel.
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  1. 01Follow the day in this order
  2. 02Why this route matters
  3. 03Who this guide is for
  4. 04Best duration and season
  5. 05Reservations, documents and ticket risks
  6. 06Copyable place names
  7. 07Getting to Datong
  8. 08By high-speed rail
  9. 09By air
  10. 10Choosing a base
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  • Complete route schematic and transfer order
  • Entrance, exit and transport instructions
  • Step-by-step itinerary and time decisions
  • Reservation, ticket and passport checks
  • Closure, weather and failed-transfer alternatives
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