Travelled to Datong on a recent business trip to China. Took a domestic flight to Datong and visited Yungang Grottoes in the afternoon. A unique experience and breathtaking views of the massive caves covering a massive and enormous site. A beautiful site for an afternoon...More

A very interesting place to see. I have never seen so many huge Buddhas and of course the largest one of them all. A peaceful and picturesque place to visit.

I was on business in the region and took some time during the afternoon to see this place and was a very unique experience. This attraction is located around 30 min away from the center and by taxi you will pay ~ 50 rmb, you...More

If you are in Datong this site is a must see. Allow a few hours as there is a lot to take in. We thoroughly enjoyed the half day we spent there.

The monk that saw in the valley what looked like the valley in India to start this. That up to 5,000 monks worked and toiled to create this holy place. Craving thousands of Buddha sculptures into the walls of the mountains. Tunneling into and creating...More

We took a taxi from our hostel to the Grottoes for 120 yuan, he stopped at the 3 dragon wall and then dropped us at the entrance to the Grottoes and waited till we got back 3 hours later. I recommend a guide as there...More

You cannot go to Datong without going here. It is simply amazing. Some of the most beautiful caves were unable to take pictures, but it’s so breath taking. We went in winter and it was very cold so we didn’t have a good look around...More