Beijing - Datong 4 Days 3 Nights Itinerary

【4 Days 3 Nights Schedule】🌟

Day 1️⃣: Hanging Temple · A Millennium Masterpiece on the Cliff⛰️
📍Location: Foot of Hengshan Mountain, Hunyuan County
🕒Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
💵Ticket: 15 RMB
✨A Northern Wei architectural miracle! 10,000 times more stunning than photos! Every snap is wallpaper-worthy📸
👟 Outfit Suggestion: Sneakers + Windbreaker (Very windy on the cliff!)

Day 2️⃣: Yungang Grottoes + Mining Adventure Tour⚒️
🏛️Yungang Grottoes
📍Location: No.1, Yungang Town, Yungang District
🕒Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
💵Ticket: 100 RMB
➕Jinhua Palace Mining Park (Exciting underground mine!)
📍Location: Jinfu Road, Yungang District
💡TIP: Hiring a guide for the grottoes is worth it! Wear a thick jacket for the mine (super cold underground❄️)

Day 3️⃣: Old Town Walking Tour🏮
🕌Huayan Temple (Ticket 50 RMB) → 🏰Datong Ancient City → 👑Prince Dai’s Mansion → 🏯Ancient City Wall
✨Liao Dynasty architecture is breathtaking! The sunset on the city wall is stunningly beautiful🌇
📸Photo Spots: Main Hall of Huayan Temple, Red Walls of Prince Dai’s Mansion, City Wall Light Show

Day 4️⃣: Museum + Relaxation Day💤
🏛️Datong Museum (Free!)
✨Must-see: Adorable ceramic animal sculptures! The night lighting creates a great atmosphere🦁

🏨【Highly Recommended Accommodation】Ibis Hotel
📍Location: B-6 Commercial Building, Tongmei Xinyuan, South Ring West Extension Road
💯Advantages:
√ Free parking + Floor heating saves northern winter nights🔥
√ Authentic knife-cut noodles for breakfast!🍜
√ All attractions within 15 minutes by car🚗
√ Bedding so comfortable you won’t want to get up🛏️

🔥【Top 5 Must-Visit Spots】🔥
1️⃣Yungang Grottoes | The centerpiece of "China’s Four Great Grottoes"✨
2️⃣Hanging Temple | Millennium-old temple on the cliff (Not for those afraid of heights!)⛰️
3️⃣Huayan Temple | The pinnacle of Liao Dynasty architectural aesthetics🏯
4️⃣Prince Dai’s Mansion | Feels like stepping into the Forbidden City👑
5️⃣Mining Park | Thrilling underground mine exploration⚒️

⚠️【Hard-Learned Lessons】⚠️
✅Arrive early at Hanging Temple! Afternoons get very crowded👥
✅Hire a guide at Yungang (about 150 RMB) for great value
✅Prince Dai’s Mansion closes at 4 PM⏰
✅Datong has big temperature differences! Down jacket + scarf are lifesavers🧣
✅Book Ibis Hotel in advance! Prices double in peak season💸

📸Photo & Outfit Tips:
▪️Ancient buildings look stunning with Hanfu or Mian Skirts
▪️Wear workwear style for the mining park for a cool look
▪️Bright colors stand out more for city wall night shots

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