https://in.trip.com/moments/detail/datong-275-139062386?locale=en-IN
发现美之旅China

Datong 2-Day Tour Exclusive Guide for Seniors is here

Dear friends! We've prepared a 2-day Datong tour guide for your elders, including professional commentary at the Yungang Grottoes, in-depth visits to the Liao and Jin dynasty architecture at Huayan Temple, and the Nine-Dragon Wall, the top dragon wall. The itinerary is flexible with free stops, and sightseeing times are at your own pace. Travel safety is guaranteed, making it easy for the silver-haired group to enjoy Datong! . 🛤️Route Overview: Day 1: Yungang Grottoes (with professional commentary) -> Huayan Temple (in-depth visit to Liao and Jin architecture) -> Nine-Dragon Wall (the top dragon wall) 📜On the first day, explore Datong starting with the thousand-year-old Buddha light at Yungang Grottoes, then feel the grandeur of Liao and Jin architecture at Huayan Temple, and finally admire the charm of the top dragon wall at the Nine-Dragon Wall. Day 2: Datong City Museum -> Liang Sicheng Memorial Hall -> Northern Wei Ming Tang Ruins Museum 🏛️On the second day, enjoy a cultural journey by exploring the historical context at Datong City Museum, commemorating the master at Liang Sicheng Memorial Hall, and witnessing ancient architectural wisdom at the Northern Wei Ming Tang Ruins Museum. 🛫Return Day: Pack your bags and prepare to head home, concluding a pleasant trip to Datong! . Must-visit attractions: 🏯Yungang Grottoes: A blend of multi-ethnic artistic elements, with 40 caves open for visitors. Recommended to visit caves 5 and 6, Wuhua Cave, and the Tan Yao Five Caves. Two hours is enough to easily appreciate the highlights, with no risky experiences, perfect for elderly friends~ 🛕Huayan Temple: An ancient temple in the cloud with a rigorous layout, where the architecture and sculptures are the crystallization of thousand-year-old craftsmanship. Stroll through and feel the depth of Chinese culture—a must-visit peaceful journey for history lovers! 🏛Datong City Museum: Houses 170,000 national-level artifacts! Four major exhibition halls connect Datong’s thousand-year history, and nine branch museums unlock regional culture, allowing elders to immerse themselves in understanding this city~ . 🌡️【Travel Essentials: Super Practical Checklist for Datong in December】 🧥Clothing: Thick down jacket + thermal underwear + wool pants, the wind at Yungang Grottoes is very cold! 👢Footwear: Anti-slip snow boots + thick wool socks, perfect for hiking Hengshan with slip resistance and warmth! 🧣Accessories: Lei Feng hat + scarf + touchscreen gloves, no numb fingers when taking photos at minus 15°C! 📱Electronics: Power bank + heat patches, low temperatures drain phone batteries fast enough to make you doubt life! 💊Health: Cold medicine + motion sickness patches, climbing Hanging Temple can cause dizziness, better to be prepared! 🆔Documents: ID card + student ID, save half the ticket price at Yungang and Huayan Temple! 📸Photography: Camera cold-proof cover + selfie stick, capture atmospheric shots of the ancient city walls at night! . That’s the Datong senior group tour guide! If you find it useful, please give a like, so next time you won’t get lost when traveling with your parents 😉
View original text
*This content is provided by our partner and translated by AI
Posted: Dec 8, 2025
BabyKat CIO
1 person liked this
Submit
1
Mentioned in this post
Attraction

Huayan Monastery

4.8/510732 reviews | Historic buildings
Datong
Immediate access | Book now for today
SGD 7.33
Details
Show more
Related Trip Moments
Huayan Monastery

Visiting Datong's Ancient Architecture in the Off-Season

_Ava Price Ava 68_
Yungang Grottoes

Millennium-old Cave with Stunning Buddha Statues, Northern Wei Art That Shocks the Soul

Wanderlust Kitchen
Yungang Grottoes

Yungang Grottoes Cave 18 Closed for Maintenance

Trip.Pulse
Yungang Grottoes

The Yungang Grottoes' Northern Wei Buddha statues are considered the artistic pinnacle of Chinese sculpture

SelmaAndersen
Huayan Monastery

Huayan Temple | When you press the shutter, a thousand years of time softens in the morning light

StarryEyed&
Huayan Monastery

Not just Yungang! This royal ancient temple in Datong amazed Liang Sicheng

Ward Harper94
Huayan Monastery

Who understands? Datong in December is truly beautiful

Elysian4U
Huayan Monastery

Chongqing's hidden gem, enter the autumn Zen paradise for free

Foster_Evelyn_61
Huayan Monastery

Datong Huayan Temple|The beauty of pink ancient costumes is a millennium-old tradition

MoonlightMelody12vwr
Yungang Grottoes

6-Day Ultimate Shanxi Highlights Tour Guide is here

带您解锁山西:从云冈石窟的千年佛韵,到壶口瀑布的奔腾壮阔,每段旅程都藏着专属您的晋善晋美~
Huayan Monastery

Shanxi nanny-level guide I’m willing to call "Ancient Architecture Enthusiast’s Ecstasy"

MysticJourney45678
Xuankong Temple

Complete Guide to Hanging Temple|Datong Hunyuan's 1500-Year-Old Architectural Miracle!

Noah789 Mitchell