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Stella.Roberts@32United States

Take a direct train to Datong for a day trip, save a lot of money!

During the National Day holiday, I went to Shanxi alone. I found that the through bus in Datong is very convenient. It basically covers all the famous attractions around. It doesn't cost much for one person. It's very convenient~ If you drive or charter a car, you can also go this way~ - 👇🏻「Route Suggestion」 Datong➠Hanging Temple➠Yingxian Wooden Pagoda➠Return to Datong Through Bus🚌 Datong Ancient City-Hanging Temple 💰39 Hanging Temple-Yingxian Wooden Pagoda 💰29 Yingxian Wooden Pagoda-Datong Ancient City 💰39 - 🔆「Route Highlights」 1️⃣ Hanging Temple 💰15+100=115 The Hanging Temple is built on a high cliff, about 60 meters above the ground. It is one of the "Eighteen Scenic Spots of Hengshan Mountain". From a distance, you can't help but take a breath of cold air when you see it rising in the air! Walking on the narrow plank road really makes your legs feel weak! The visiting ticket is 15, and the boarding ticket is 100. Generally, the boarding ticket can only be purchased on the same day. There will be a limit on the number of people every day. The light is good in the morning, so try to arrive on the earliest bus~ 📌The shuttle bus can go directly to the entrance of the scenic area. There is control during the peak season. Generally, self-driving vehicles can only park in the designated parking lot and take the shuttle bus to enter. The shuttle bus is 💰20/person 2️⃣ Pure Land Temple💰15 The Pure Land Temple is near the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, a 5-10 minute walk, and you can visit it together. The Pure Land Temple was first built in the Jin Dynasty. The main hall, the Mahavira Hall, has murals from the Qing Dynasty. The caisson ceiling is a unique sight. The palace pavilions are exquisitely structured and are a treasure of Shuozhou! 3️⃣ Yingxian Wooden Pagoda💰50 China's "Leaning Tower of Pisa", a completely wooden structure, was built during the Liao, Jin and Song dynasties. It is the oldest and tallest existing wooden pagoda in the world! There are two tooth relics of Sakyamuni Buddha enshrined in the tower. Now it tilts more and more every year, so there are fewer and fewer of them every time you see them! ❌No drones are allowed within 2km of the surrounding area - 📌Tips: Buy tickets in advance. Tickets and parking spaces are tight during peak season. The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so remember to add more clothes. Don't just rush through the attractions. It's better to understand the situation of the attractions before departure. It will be more interesting.
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Posted: Mar 1, 2025
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