Datong Yungang Grottoes Entry Ticket
- 4–6 hours
- Skip the line
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The Yungang Grottoes represent a masterpiece of early Chinese Buddhist cave art, featuring exquisite carvings that reflect the fusion of diverse cultural and religious influences from ancient times. Operating Hours: The site is open daily from 08:30 to 17:00, with final entry at 16:30. Visiting Sessions: Daily access is divided into two sessions: Morning (08:30-12:30) and Afternoon (12:30-16:30). Admission Policy: Complimentary entry is granted to children under 120 cm tall or under 6 years old. Seniors aged 60 and above also receive free admission upon presenting a valid passport. Ticket Verification: To enter, please present your passport for verification; no physical ticket is necessary.
Inclusions
What's included
- Admission ticket to Yungang Grottoes.
What's not
- NO Transportation
- NO Guide Service
Itinerary
Visitors to the Yungang Grottoes will encounter a mesmerizing blend of art, history, and spirituality carved into the sandstone cliffs. As they walk through the site, they’ll witness over 51,000 ancient Buddhist statues, ranging from tiny figurines to towering 17-meter-high Buddhas, their expressions and drapery frozen in time. Among so many caves, caves 1 - 20 are more interesting. Travelers can explore the five main cave groups, each with distinct styles. Pre-booking is simple, once the ticket has been issued, we will send you confirmation, and then you only need to show your passport at the entrance. Opening Hours: 08:30-17:00; Last Entry: 16:30
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Travel China Guide
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Free of charge for children under 120 cm, or less than 6 years old
- NO paper ticket is needed. Please have your passport/ permit checked at Passage No. 3
- Yungang Museum inside is closed on every Mondays
How it compares in Datong
- Its from-price is 91% below the median of the 69 experiences we list in Datong.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 8 of 69.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Datong
Datong is an old coal-mining city in northern Shanxi, with a rebuilt Ming wall and the Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery within reach.
Datong stands on a high plateau in northern Shanxi province, about 1,000 metres above sea level, not far from the Great Wall and the Inner Mongolian border. As Pingcheng it was the capital of the Northern Wei dynasty in the fifth century, and its Buddhist heritage dates from then. The Ming city walls have been rebuilt around the centre, and the Nine-Dragon Wall, a glazed-tile screen from 1392, is one of the largest of its kind.
Top-ranked sights in Datong: Yungang Grottoes (Yungang Shiku), Hanging Temple (Xuankong Si).
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