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two day Datong Xuankong Yingxian itinerary

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Two-Day Datong Itinerary

A two-day Datong plan: day one at Yungang Grottoes and the old city temples; day two to the cliff-hanging Xuankong Temple, Mount Heng and the 1,000-ye

Day 1 · 08:00

Yungang Grottoes

The full morning at the caves (¥150) — the Tanyao Five, then caves 5 and 6 with their painted interiors. Return to the city for lunch.

Day 1 · 14:00

Huayan, Shanhua & the dragon screen

The old city temple trio (¥80 + ¥50 + ¥10) and a stroll along the lantern-lit wall at dusk.

Day 2 · 07:30

Drive to Xuankong Temple

90 minutes southwest to the Hanging Temple of Hengshan (¥130, 08:00–18:00). Climb the cliff halls before the tour buses arrive.

Day 2 · 11:00

Mount Heng

The northern sacred mountain (¥30 + temple ¥60) — cable car up, temple terraces and valley views down.

Day 2 · 15:00

Yingxian Wooden Pagoda

The 67-metre timber tower of 1056 (¥61, 07:00–19:00) — circle it twice, then local liangfen noodles for the road.

Day 2 · 19:00

Back in Datong

A coal-furnace hotpot dinner and one last night over the illuminated wall.

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