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The overall experience is very good! The itinerary is free, relaxed and comfortable, and the car is clean and tidy. The tour guide driver Pang Master has a very good service, gentle and patient introduction of attractions, and warmly recommending restaurants, cost-effective! After going back, I will recommend it to friends who come to Datong to travel!
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Yungang Grottoes Scenic Area is divided into a landscape zone and the grottoes. It is one of the three largest grottoes in China. The sculpture combines Chinese and Western art. Here you can experience the artistic charms of Northern Wei Dynasty. Yungang Grottoes not only embodies traditional Chinese art style but also integrates art styles of ethnic groups from ancient India, countries west of China and China's central plains. It is a famous historical site in Datong City.
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The Yungang Grottoes with an entrance fee of 120 yuan are such a great value!After the Northern Wei Dynasty made Datong its capital, due to the rulers' reverence for Buddhism, many temples were built, and the grottoes were extensively excavated. The main part of the Yungang Grottoes was completed before the Northern Wei moved its capital to Luoyang. The grottoes are carved into the mountain and stretch for 1 kilometer from east to west. The statues range from as tall as 17 meters to as small as 2 centimeters, with approximately 1,100 niches and over 59,000 figures of various sizes. 🌟 Highlights: Listed as a World Heritage Site, one of the first batch of key cultural relics protection units in China, one of the first batch of national 5A-level tourist attractions, and one of the four major grottoes. 🪷 Tour Route: Tan Yao Square ➡️ Buddha's Light Avenue ➡️ Worshiping Buddha Relief Wall ➡️ Lingyan Temple ➡️ Grottoes Cluster ➡️ Food Street 1️⃣ Tan Yao Square: Built to commemorate Tan Yao, the founder of the Yungang Grottoes, the square features a statue of the high monk Tan Yao at its center. 2️⃣ Buddha's Light Avenue: Buddha's Light Avenue is a three-dimensional sculpture art gallery, with blooming lotus carvings on the ground and 13 pairs of 'Elephants Carrying Pagodas' statues on both sides. The statues are inspired by the sculptures from the middle period of the Yungang Grottoes and incorporate many cultural elements from the grottoes. The base relief depicts a group of Northern Wei donors dressed in Xianbei attire. 3️⃣ Worshiping Buddha Relief Wall: Walking west through the forest of sacred pillars on Buddha's Light Avenue, you will find two fan-shaped royal Worshiping Buddha relief walls facing each other, with a Bodhi tree in the middle, adorned with prayer plaques from visitors. 4️⃣ Lingyan Temple: Moving forward, you will arrive at Lingyan Temple, located in the center of the lake island within the Yungang Grottoes scenic area. The entire temple consists of three courtyards and is built according to the description by the famous Northern Wei geographer Li Daoyuan in his 'Commentary on the Water Classic'. 5️⃣ Grottoes Cluster: Since the grottoes are built along the mountain, you can simply follow the same direction to visit them all. Some of the smaller Buddha statues in the caves have been eroded by weather over the years and are somewhat indistinct, but the larger statues are still relatively well-preserved. A must-visit spot: Cave 20, which is the only cave with an exposed Buddha statue and is also the symbol of the Yungang Grottoes. 6️⃣ Food Street: An obligatory path at the exit, offering Datong's local specialties and some craft souvenirs. Compared to many other scenic areas, I found that the prices of cultural and creative products in Datong are very reasonable. Don't miss out on the coal gangue crafts. 7️⃣ Others: If you have enough time, consider visiting the Yungang Art Gallery, Yungang History Museum, and Yungang Museum. 🚗 Transportation: There are tourist buses from Datong city to the Yungang Grottoes, or you can drive there. If you go during holidays, the last few kilometers can be very congested. If driving, there's no need to go all the way into the scenic area; we parked our car on a small road outside a nearby residential area and then walked across the bridge to the entrance of the grottoes. 🎫 Ticket: 120 yuan (full price for adults, with half-price discounts for special groups) Honestly, for such a large scenic area with so many small attractions, this ticket price is really conscientious. 📌 Tips: If you want to avoid crowds, it's recommended not to sleep in and to start your trip early in the morning.brianna_likes_adrenal_cortex2
Yungang Grottoes| A rendezvous with national treasures that spans a thousand years| A rendezvous with national treasures that spans a thousand years. Stepping into the Yungang Grottoes is like stepping into the world of a thousand years ago The sculptors seem to be whispering in your ear🙌 Have a cross-time eye contact with the Buddha in front of you I really understand why it can be called a national treasure🎁 · The Yungang Grottoes is the first royal authorized excavation of grottoes in China It not only reflects the political ambition of the Northern Wei Dynasty And it integrates a variety of foreign styles🔮 It coincides with the name of Datong city Reflecting the deep relationship with the world's major civilizations It can be called 'World Datong'‼️ · 📍 Address: Yungang Scenic Area, Yungang District, Datong City, Shanxi Province ⏰ Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 💰 Tickets: 100¥/person 🚗 Transportation: You can drive or take a taxi, the cost from the city is about thirty yuan, or you can take bus 3 directly to the terminal · 🌟 Small tips: -The Yungang Grottoes are divided into 20 caves in total, it is suggested that friends with ample time can spend a whole day to enjoy it slowly🚶 -Strongly recommend to listen to the explanation during the visit‼️ You can join a group or activate the electronic explanation in the visitor center for ten yuan -It is recommended to go in summer and autumn🛎 , the spring is windy and the winter is coldTravelMelodies
Yungang Grottoes, my favorite destination this yearIf you don't come to Yungang, you won't have the chance to experience the ultimate wisdom of the ancients If you don't come to Yungang, you won't have the chance to experience how rich the Northern Wei Dynasty was From the wide and long Sima Road directly to the thirty-nine grottoes, it is a grand display of ancient tomb culture What Yungang shows is the grandeur that the ancients could imagine and achieve during the heyday of the Northern Wei Dynasty Children from the south have never seen such a spectacular group of architectural sculptures The statues of the Xianbei people have a lot more vivid and bright colors than those in the Central Plains. Although the figurines seen in the Datong Museum are small, they are much better than the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, each with a story-like appearance You must come once in your lifetimeastralis_5972
A Super Detailed Two-Day Tour Guide to DatongDatong is a great weekend getaway destination for people from Beijing, Tianjin, and the surrounding areas. This time, taking advantage of the workday plus the off-season double buff, the experience concludes: Datong is worth a special trip! 🎈 Yungang Grottoes: Recommendation Rating⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The murals and Buddha statues of the four major grottoes are unparalleled, and a thousand-year dialogue makes the trip worthwhile. Special reminders: 1. The grottoes open at 9 am, don't go too early or you'll freeze! It's still quite cold in the morning now. 2. Tickets are 100, half-price for students at 50, make sure to bring your student ID. 3. The museum is not open. 4. Yungang Grottoes mini-program, search will redirect to Lijiang guide, which automatically explains based on your geographical location. 5. Generally, photography inside the caves is not allowed. 🎈 Huayan Temple: Recommendation Rating⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tickets are 35. A thousand-year-old temple, the moment you step into the Mahavira Hall, you will definitely feel that the trip was worth it. You can climb to the top of the Huayan Pagoda! The underground palace contains relics, and the history of the Tripitaka is the oldest! 🎈 Shanhua Temple: Recommendation Rating⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An ancient architectural complex with a hundred years of history, the Tang Dynasty style will refresh your senses, as if the heyday of the Tang Dynasty was just yesterday. 🎈 Ancient City Wall⭐️⭐️⭐️ Following the principle of 'since we're here, let's do it', if you have enough energy, go up and take a look. The sightseeing car is not necessary. 🎈 Nine Dragon Screen⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Old stuff, very big! Free! 🎈 Fahua Temple⭐️⭐️⭐️ Free! The front is beautiful, the inside is new, come out in 5 minutes. 🚞 Itinerary: Day1, Yungang Grottoes — Huayan Temple — Lunch (Zini 369) — Shanhua Temple — Ancient City Wall — Nine Dragon Screen — Fahua Temple — China Sculpture Museum — Dinner at Longjuxiang Day2, Follow a one-day group tour, Hanging Temple — Hengshan — Yingxian Wooden Pagoda — Datong City Area — Dinner at Xijindao 🌳 Some suggestions: 1. Datong is really worth a detailed visit, if you have enough time you can go to a few more attractions. 2. The overall cost of living in Datong is low, and the local customs are simple. The phenomenon of overcharging tourists should not be too serious. In particular, jaywalking is a serious issue in Datong, so pay attention to traffic safety. 3. Besides the Yungang Grottoes, I highly recommend Huayan Temple, Shanhua Temple, and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda! They are truly ancient buildings that have stood for a thousand years, friends, what else can you say but 'impressive'? 4. The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda I visited with a group included a guide, and I think this is the attraction that most deserves a guided tour! If you go there on your own, be sure to hire one, because the guide will explain in great detail and make you feel passionate and slightly regretful. 5. For Hengshan, take the bus to the mid-mountain and then climb up. It takes one hour to climb up and 40 minutes to come down. To be honest, the scenery is just average. 6. Personally, I feel that the 100 ticket for the Hanging Temple is a bit expensive, and going up just means being pushed around by the crowd. 🌳 Shanxi may not have a high profile, but it is truly worth a visit. You will feel the charm of ancient Chinese architecture, and it will definitely leave you with lasting memories!DiscoveringNewHorizons_222
Datong-Pingyao Ancient City TourHighlights of the trip Datong Ancient City Wall: Stroll on the ancient city wall and feel the accumulation of history. 🗿 Yungang Grottoes: A treasure of Buddhist art, breathtaking. ⛩️ Huayan Temple: Quiet and peaceful, purifying the soul. 🐲 Nine Dragon Wall: Feel the charm of Chinese traditional culture. ⛩️ Shanhua Temple: An ancient temple, a good place for blessings. 🌁 Hanging Temple: Thrilling and breathtaking. ⛰️ North Hengshan: Climb high and look into the distance, feeling relaxed and happy. Ying County Wooden Pagoda: A thousand-year-old pagoda with a long history. ⛩️ Jingtuzi Temple: Quiet and peaceful, purifying the soul. 🏺 Datong Old Street: Stroll around the specialty shops and taste local snacks. 🏮 Pingyao Ancient City: Antique, as if traveling through time and space. Average consumption Datong-Pingyao tour, the average budget is about 500 yuan. Among them, the ticket cost is about 300 yuan, the transportation cost is about 100 yuan, and the dining cost is about 100 yuan. 🍽️🍽️Food recommendation🍽️🍽️ Yellow rice cake, Shumai: Kaige Restaurant, average consumption is about 50 yuan. Specialty noodles: Dongfang Shuomian, average consumption is about 20 yuan. 🥟 Snowflake Shumai: Longjuxiang Shumai Restaurant, average consumption is about 30 yuan. Special snacks, lamb miscellaneous powder: Hunyuan Liangfen, Flavor Powder Lamb Miscellaneous, average consumption is about 25 yuan. In summary, the Datong-Pingyao tour is a journey full of historical and cultural atmosphere, which is unforgettable.ASPEN NORRIS
Yungang Grottoes | Be sure to bring a wide-angle lens before comingBefore coming, I watched CCTV's Yungang documentary and a short film introduction with an expert interview. I knew very little about the stories from the Northern Wei period before, but this time I learned many unheard historical stories from the documentary. At the same time, I also shared some photos I took in the grottoes. The architecture here is close and grand, and if you want to capture the momentum, you can try more wide-angle shots. The 'war god' Tuoba Tao, who extinguished Buddhism during his life and became a Buddha after death, is depicted with a Buddha statue draped in a thousand Buddha kasayas. Tuoba Tao's national teacher, the Taoist Kou Qianzhi, and his disciples and grand-disciples built the Hanging Temple, which embodies the unity of the three teachings, in accordance with his will to 'extend to the guests of the sky above and cut off the noise below'. 'When the son is honored, the mother dies,' Empress Dowager Feng, who came from a nanny background, reigned during the time of Emperor Xianwen and Emperor Xiaowen, influencing the creation of the statues in the two holy caves, as well as many statues of the Buddha's mother. The Tan Yao Five Caves, with ancient Indian Gandhara style, the past seven standing Buddhas, the Maitreya Bodhisattva with crossed legs who has not yet become a Buddha, the flying Apsara music cave, and so on... A thousand years of history and civilization have carved this Yungang Grottoes Yungang GrottoesSmith Ethan2Ethan
Yungang Grottoes in Datong | The Ultimate Guide🔔Introduction: Yungang Grottoes are located about 16 kilometers west of Datong city, at the southern foot of Wuzhou Mountain and the north bank of Wuzhou River. There are 45 main caves and 252 small niches, making it one of the four major grottoes in China. ---- 📷Tour Guide: ✅The grottoes are divided into three areas from east to west according to the mountain terrain: East (Caves 1-4), Middle (Caves 5-20), and West (Caves 21-45). ✅Recommended tour route: Entrance➡️Tanyao Square➡️Buddha's Light Avenue➡️Worship Buddha Relief Wall➡️Lingyan Temple➡️Sutra Copying Institute➡️Eastern Grotto Cluster➡️Middle Grotto Cluster➡️Western Grotto Cluster➡️Yungang Museum➡️Performance Center➡️Shadow Puppet Hall➡️Yungang Art Gallery➡️Yungang Cultural and Creative Shop➡️Exit ✅Key caves to visit: 1⃣️Cave 3: The largest cave in Yungang, with a 10-meter-tall seated Buddha statue. 2⃣️Caves 5 and 6: A pair of caves, with a central seated Buddha statue 17 meters tall. 3⃣️Cave 15: Also known as the 'Cave of Ten Thousand Buddhas', its four walls are covered with Buddha statues. 4⃣️Tanyao Five Caves (Caves 16-20): Constructed under the supervision of the famous monk Tanyao, these are the earliest group of caves excavated at Yungang. ✅Stamping locations: 1⃣️Yungang Cultural Square on the first floor of the ticket hall; 2⃣️Shop next to the Mahavira Hall; 3⃣️Cultural and creative shop opposite Cave 5; 4⃣️Drink shop opposite Cave 7; 5⃣️Cultural and creative shop next to the open-air Buddha; 6⃣️Yungang Museum; 7⃣️Entrance of the Shadow Puppet Hall; 8⃣️Cold drink cart next to the sightseeing car ticket office; 9⃣️Yungang Art Gallery; 🔟Yungang Cultural and Creative Shop. ---- 📍Address: Yungang District, Datong City, Yungang Town. ---- 🚗Transportation: Take bus No. 3 or 12, and get off at Yungang Station. ---- 🕙Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Entry stops at 16:30). ---- 💰Ticket Price: 120 yuan.CHARLES HUBBARD
Always immersed in the ultimate aesthetics of our ancestors!Until I came to Shanxi to see the cultural relics on the ground of Shanxi Compared to natural landscapes, historical and cultural landscapes are more likely to shock people's hearts. The aftereffect of this trip to Shanxi is really strong As the province with the most and best-preserved cultural relic buildings, every ancient architectural site in Shanxi really gives a solid cultural impact Every corner here is worth our heartfelt experience. Below I recommend several absolutely beautiful spots in Shanxi, make sure to like and save! Huayan Temple A well-preserved Liao and Jin dynasty architectural complex, it is one of the only three remaining Liao dynasty temples in China, with magnificent and exquisite murals, and the solemn and dignified ancient temple is the best travel destination to experience ancient culture and art Shanhua Temple Also a Liao and Jin dynasty temple, the temple is quiet and peaceful, with the Hall of Three Saints and the Four Heavenly Kings, and a garden within the temple Ying County Wooden Pagoda A millennium architectural marvel in Datong, the entire wooden pagoda was built without a single nail or iron, standing tall for a thousand years using traditional mortise and tenon craftsmanship. Now the pagoda is increasingly leaning and only the first floor is open for visitors, and eventually, it is destined to collapse, so you must come and see! Yungang Grottoes One of the four major grottoes in China located in Datong, Shanxi, the grottoes stretch for a kilometer along the mountain and were excavated by the Northern Wei royal family, with a strong historical background Jinci Temple in Taiyuan Jinci is the only architectural complex that combines the essence of Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasty architecture and is known as the 'Museum of Chinese Ancient Architecture'. It is a museum of a thousand years of historical traces. Visiting Jinci in Taiyuan, you might lose interest in other museums! Taiyuan Ancient County Town The filming location of the movie 'Man Jiang Hong', taking photos on the city wall overlooks the entire ancient city atmosphere Pingyao Ancient City A two-thousand-year-old ancient city, it is one of the four best-preserved ancient cities in China, with its Jin merchant culture and ancient buildings fascinating everyone Shuanglin Temple Exquisite colored sculptures, the ancient art colored sculptures of Shanxi are among the most exquisite in China. Shuanglin Temple preserves various Buddha and Arhat colored sculptures from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The temple is simple and solemn, and you must come to experience it! If possible, consider hiring a guide for your visit, as you might not feel the cultural heritage just by looking. A guide's explanation can make you feel a lot!MASON KELLER
Come to Datong! Enjoy a two-day trip with kids like thisIt's only a 2h distance by high-speed train from Taiyuan to Datong. Besides historical sites, don't miss out on the delicious food! A city walk with kids can be very relaxing! About the attractions: Yingxian Wooden Pagoda: It is the tallest and oldest pure wooden structure in the world, known as one of the 'Three Wonders of the World' along with Italy's Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It holds high value in the history of Chinese architecture. Hanging Temple: Originally named 'Xuankong Pavilion', it was later renamed to 'Hanging Temple' because the entire temple appears to be hanging on the cliff. It is a fusion of mechanics, aesthetics, and religion, and is definitely worth a visit. Yungang Grottoes: The carving of the Yungang Grottoes began during the Northern Wei Dynasty, led by Tan Yao. He chose Wuzhou Mountain, 'carved the mountain walls, opened five caves, and engraved Buddha statues in each, with the tallest being seventy feet and the next sixty feet. The sculptures are magnificent and crowned in the world.' If you're taking kids, you might want to watch a documentary or prepare the picture book 'The Little Stonemason' to learn about the history beforehand. Datong Ancient City: Huayan Temple and the Nine Dragon Screen are must-visits!! Especially Huayan Temple, it's so photogenic when it's sunny~ The red walls, green tiles, and murals are perfect for dressing up in Hanfu or horse-face skirts for a stronger experience! About the food: Sea buckthorn juice is a must-drink! It's sour and sweet, very refreshing. Baihua Shaomai has a very thin skin~ There are many flavors, personally, I think it tastes similar to soup dumplings, not a big fan. Knife-cut noodles, any place in Datong is delicious!! I must say, Shanxi's noodles are yyds (eternally godlike)~ About transportation: You can choose to hire a car or rent one. Taking a taxi via platforms is also cost-effective, and they won't overcharge you.WanderingDesires
Beijing Departure | Datong Three-Day Two-Night Travel GuideThis year's goal is to travel 12 times, with the second stop: Datong 🎈DAY1 Yungang Grottoes - Zini 369 - Datong Museum Arrived at Yungang Grottoes after nine o'clock, not too many people, you can enjoy slowly, strongly recommend that everyone must do their homework before coming or hire a guide, otherwise it's just a cursory look. Recommend the CCTV documentary 'Yungang', each episode is over 50 minutes, a total of six episodes. Caves 16-20 are the famous Tan Yao Five Caves, symbolizing the five emperors of the Northern Wei Dynasty, and Cave 20 is the famous smiling Buddha, where you need to queue for photos on the bridge. Then we went to Zini 369 for a meal, the overall taste is still good. Next is the Datong Museum, which is a national first-class museum, divided into three series of exhibition halls, with lacquer screen, Sima Jinlong's tomb stone coffin bed, Sima Jinlong's tomb glazed pottery figurine array, and Northern Wei blue glassware as the treasures of the museum. Nearby are the Datong Art Gallery, library, etc., if time permits, you can visit them together. The museum closes at four-thirty, after which we went back to the hotel to rest. At about seven, we went to the Northern Wei Family Banquet, the first time tasting cold mixed daylily, delicious 🎈DAY2 Hanging Temple - Yingxian Wooden Pagoda Arrived at the Hanging Temple around eight-thirty, which is also part of the Hengshan scenic area, and the temperature is lower than that of the city. To climb the Hanging Temple, you need to buy an additional ticket. 'Xuan' comes from Taoism in China, 'Kong' comes from Buddhism, 'Xuan' is homophonic with 'Hanging', hence the name 'Hanging Temple'. It is a unique temple where Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism converge. Next to it is Hengshan, which you can visit together. Then we went to the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, which is a pure wooden structure without nails or rivets, a miracle in the history of wooden architecture in China and the world. Currently, climbing the pagoda is not allowed, only the first floor is accessible. There is also a Pure Land Temple nearby, but we didn't go there due to road construction. Returned to the city around four, bought sea buckthorn ice bread, sour and sweet. Then back to the hotel to rest. It's a pity not to eat a bowl of sliced noodles when in Datong, so we went to the Baisheng Shopping Center Xijin Dao store in the evening, the sliced noodles were really delicious, and Yanggao apricot peel water was also good. 🎈DAY3 Datong Ancient City changed to Wanda Plaza for shopping and eating The last day was planned for Datong Ancient City, but it rained, and since the rain didn't stop at noon, we went to Wanda Plaza, Shanhuajian milk tea is very good, and finally had the live shrimp chicken wing pot at Monkey Mountain. Then return trip. 🍜Zini 369, Northern Wei Family Banquet, Fenglinge and other dishes are more or less the same 👔Sweater, sweatshirt plus coat, slightly colder than Beijing 🚗Taxis in the city are also relatively cheap, Hanging Temple, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda are far away, arrange a carpool in advanceSimmons_Landon_89
I regret not going to Shanxi sooner; the impact of leaving Datong was too greatDatong is seriously underrated, every scene here is stunning. Follow my footsteps on a journey that spans a thousand years. ✅Datong 2-day 1-night travel itinerary Day①: Yungang Grottoes to Huayan Temple Day②: Datong Ancient City 1️⃣First stop: Yungang Grottoes The first sight is breathtaking, and each cave compels one to stop and look slowly. For those who want to take photos, caves 16-20 are the most photogenic 2️⃣Second stop: Huayan Temple Huayan Temple has a profound Buddhist cultural heritage. Standing in front of the Mahavira Hall and the Tripitaka Pavilion, one feels a sense of grandeur. Best photo spots: Jingguangming Hall and the red wall outside 🎫Ticket: 50 yuan per person ⏰Hours: 9 am to 5 pm 3️⃣Third stop: Datong Ancient City One day is not enough to explore it all, Shanhua Temple, Datong Confucian Temple, Guandi Temple, Drum Tower, Great Mosque, Heart Jiu Long Wall, and Fahua Temple are all here, so it takes two days. In the evening, you can go to Yongtai Gate to watch the sunset, which is absolutely beautiful Accommodation suggestion: Stay inside Datong Ancient City for convenience in dining, lodging, and transportation. 🍝Food recommendations 1️⃣Longjuxiang: Shumai, fried dough sticks, yellow rice cake, recommended for breakfast 2️⃣Zini 369 Coarse Grain: Hunyuan cold noodles, Shanxi braised meat, oat noodles for main mealsBS. Heath 40
Yungang Grottoes | A 1500-year journey for a dialogue with the millennium-old grottoesVisiting each of China's four major grottoes, I find each has its uniqueness. This time, I finally arrived at the Yungang Grottoes in Datong, and to my surprise, I was deeply impressed. The older I get, the more I enjoy learning about history and ancient relics. - The excavation of the grottoes began around 460-465 AD, and the process lasted for over 70 years. With the changes of the times, the grottoes also slowly underwent new transformations, with Buddha statues being sculpted based on contemporary figures. Initially, the statues were colorless, but later they became more and more exquisite, with a lot of colors added to them. The architectural style of wooden structures from the Northern Wei Dynasty was also extensively used in the grottoes, and extremely rare architectural elements such as 'herringbone arches, one dou and three sheng, herringbone arches, and flying apsaras can all be found here. • The grottoes also showcase the fusion of Eastern and Western art, perfectly reflecting the cultural prosperity of the Silk Road, such as the Cupid-shaped flying apsaras, which are very impressive. - 🌟Photo Spots 1. In front of the classic largest open-air Buddha. 2. Next to the open-air Buddha, there are stairs to climb up for a close-up side view of the Buddha. 3. There is a grotto filled with various small statues, a whole row of which is very shocking, and the carvings are very vivid and detailed. 4. The first grotto is quite spacious and also great for taking photos. Although it lacks color, the morning light shines through the holes and illuminates the interior.DRAKE DAWSON
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The overall experience is very good! The itinerary is free, relaxed and comfortable, and the car is clean and tidy. The tour guide driver Pang Master has a very good service, gentle and patient introduction of attractions, and warmly recommending restaurants, cost-effective! After going back, I will recommend it to friends who come to Datong to travel!
Wang Jing, Wang Daochao's professional and meticulous explanation reveals the rich historical knowledge he has. This northern Wei grotto group in Wang Dao's 3-hour intensive lecture, let me have a more understanding of this history. I can see the gods, hear the taste, too worth too much. . .
I made a temporary reservation on the same day, Mr. Wang's explanation was professional, and the whole process was close to 3 and a half hours. The evolution of the Buddha statues of Yungang Grottoes and the main characteristics of each grottoes were clearly explained, knowledgeable, and very rewarding. Recommend
How can you not go to Yungang Grottoes when you come to Datong? Yungang Grottoes, one of the three major grottoes in China. Just for this name, you must go. When you go to Yungang Grottoes, you must listen to the explanation, don't go around, let alone take pictures and leave. Going to Yungang Grottoes is to see its culture, not to see a Buddha statue. Try not to go on weekends or holidays because there are too many people. If you have to go when there are too many people, don't take a taxi because there will be traffic jams. You can take the 3 bus, the bus will not be so blocked. Although the tickets are a bit expensive, it is worth seeing. In summer, you must bring good sun protection, and the sun in Datong is too good. What I especially like is that the rest chairs in the whole scenic area can be seen everywhere, and there are many swing chairs, sitting on them, shaking, blowing the wind, it feels too comfortable.
I saw it on May 2, although there are many people and cars traveling during the May Day holiday, and every time I see a grotto, I have to queue up, but the first time I see the grotto is still very shocking and excited. Listening to the rambling of the explainer, it seems to be back to the Northern Wei Dynasty of more than 1,600 [cost-effective] years ago.
The grotto group in Beiwei is worth a look. The service center has a rented explainer, 30 yuan, the headset is dedicated, and it costs 13 yuan. The manual explanation has to enter the scenic spot, and you can see the small house after walking through the Foguang Avenue. I don't know why it is not set at the gate? Bus No. 3 goes directly to the scenic spot, and the traffic is very convenient.
The 16 to 20 caves are spectacular, the front is generally the same, inside you can hire a tour guide, you can rent a headset to explain, it is very good for people who like Buddhism and ancient culture. My parents don’t like it very much. There is nothing else except the Buddha caves and temples. The food in the scenic area is very expensive and the amount is small. It is 30 yuan and 8 pieces. It is still difficult to eat. Hunyuan Liangpi has no taste. It is okay to eat oily meat, but only half the amount of normal restaurants. The price is not high. Three people can’t eat more than 100. You can taste the fruit vinegar drink, 10 yuan a cup is quite good
On the first day of Shanxi, a female tour guide took us to Jinci. It was very good and shocking, so the tour guides in the next itinerary have some expectations and comparison cornerstones. The Yungang Grottoes, the tour guide contacted the day before, the sound was quite thick, I thought it was OK, the next morning after picking us up, I saw that it was a hairy boy, my heart was sinking, I don't know how the level is. In the whole three hours, the strength has changed our view. The knowledge reserve is very sufficient and the explanation is very meticulous. For example, the new exhibition area will also tell us that it was built later. The various scenes in the former grotto can be combined with the story one by one. The on-site explanation is indeed more real than watching the video or writing the introduction. We also have questions during the period, and they are also answered one by one. There is no interruption of the content and order of the introduction because of our questions. This still shows some strength. It takes three hours. I didn't pull it down for a minute. Guide Li worked hard. We are very satisfied. We will come again next time. If there are friends who want to come to Shanxi, we will recommend you to them. Thank you.