What it is and why visit
A UNESCO-listed Northern Wei cave complex with 252 caves and niches and about 51,000 statues. Plan roughly 4 hours and aim for at opening.
- Ticket
- About ¥120
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Booking
- Plan 15 days ahead
- Setting
- mixed
Opening pattern
Seasonal daytime hours; summer extensions may apply. Use the official channel for the selected date.
2026 peak-season adult reference; seasonal pricing and concessions vary.
How to get there
Start from Datong's recommended base and confirm the current local transit route before departure.
Map position
40.1097, 113.1258
Coordinates use WGS84. Open the interactive map to see this place with nearby city and trip-route context.
Open focused map →Nearby and related places
Hanging Temple · 悬空寺7 hours · A compact wooden temple attached to a cliff near Mount Heng, normally planned as a dedicated excursion from Datong.Huayan Temple · 华严寺2.5 hours · A major Liao- and Jin-period temple complex inside the old city, easy to combine with the city wall.Datong City Wall · 大同古城墙2 hours · A broad old-city circuit that gives useful scale and sunset views after temple visits.
Use it in an itinerary
Continue planning
Datong city guideArrive at the exact station on your ticket. Datong South is a high-speed gateway, while the old city, Yungang and Hunyuan/Yingxian require separate road legs. Use the current 大同景区直通车 booking channel or a licensed arranged vehicle; the PDF’s bus numbers, flight list and fares are historical.Build a private itineraryFit this place into a realistic day and account for transfer time.