Datong tourist attractions

Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, Huayan Temple, etc.

1. Yungang Grottoes: Located in Yungang District, Datong City, Shanxi Province, it is one of the famous treasure houses of Buddhist art in China. These grottoes were first excavated in the Northern Wei Dynasty and built through many dynasties, forming a large-scale Buddhist art group. The artistic treasures such as Buddha statues, murals and stone carvings in the Yungang Grottoes not only display the brilliant achievements of ancient Chinese Buddhist art, but also reflect the social life and cultural outlook of the time.

2. Hanging Temple: Located in Hunyuan County, Datong City, it is an ancient temple built on a cliff. The architectural feature of the Hanging Temple is that it cleverly utilizes the natural conditions of the cliff to make the main part of the temple suspended in the air, giving people a thrilling and mysterious feeling. The Hanging Temple has a long history. It was built in the Northern Wei Dynasty and is one of the treasures of ancient Chinese architectural art.

3. Huayan Temple: Located in Pingcheng District, Datong City, it is an ancient Buddhist temple. The architectural style of Huayan Temple is unique. It is mainly based on the buildings of the Liao and Jin Dynasties, and also integrates the architectural features of multiple dynasties. There are a large number of Buddhist statues, murals and cultural relics preserved in the temple, which are important materials for studying ancient Chinese Buddhist culture and art. In addition, Huayan Temple attracts many tourists with its grandeur and exquisite architectural details.