Quick answer
This 3-day route keeps nearby places together and leaves realistic space for local transport, meals and ticket controls. Check official entry notices before fixing travel dates.
Day 1
Datong · 大同
Reserve the official slot before fixing the rest of the route.
Day 2
Datong · 大同
Keep the old-city sights together and finish near sunset.
Day 3
Datong · 大同
Allow road time and do not add a tight onward train.
View every stop
Yungang Grottoes on mapA UNESCO-listed Northern Wei cave complex with 252 caves and niches and about 51,000 statues.Huayan Temple on mapA major Liao- and Jin-period temple complex inside the old city, easy to combine with the city wall.Datong City Wall on mapA broad old-city circuit that gives useful scale and sunset views after temple visits.Hanging Temple on mapA compact wooden temple attached to a cliff near Mount Heng, normally planned as a dedicated excursion from Datong.
Continue the route
Datong ↔ LuoyangUse rail and expect a transfer on many departures; keep this as a travel-heavy day.Datong ↔ ChongqingA well-timed flight is usually the cleanest option; otherwise split the journey through a logical rail hub.Datong ↔ ZhangjiajieAvoid this jump in a short itinerary; place Luoyang or Chongqing between the two when time permits.