Things to do in Yangyuan

Since I was in Beijing, I had to visit the Great Wall. The scenery there is irreplaceable. Taking the cable car up felt short, but it saved me a lot of energy, allowing me to use it for climbing the Great Wall. 😀 The Great Wall winds its way up and stretches far into the distance, it's truly magnificent. I heard that some sections of the northern route are currently under renovation.

The guide was exceptionally professional, telling stories in language children could understand. The mythical beasts on the roof ridges and the historical anecdotes of the palaces were all vividly and engagingly presented, never boring. The pacing was excellent, explaining as we walked, attentive to the children, and patiently answering all their questions. Originally, we just wanted to visit the Forbidden City and take some photos, but after the guided tour, we truly understood the history behind the red walls—a very rewarding experience! Highly recommended!

There were just too many people. It was only thanks to the Halloween event that things were a little more enjoyable. Otherwise, it was crowded, tiring, and chaotic. Fast passes were ridiculously expensive, and they even charged extra on weekends. Overall, the experience was just so-so.

It’s truly breathtaking beautiful, the temple is surrounded by canyon and ihangijg at cliff and looks very stunning, the walk out the temple CNA gets scary if you afraid of heights.

张洋导游讲解的非常好！All visitors should book the national Museum of China trip. It is not easy to book on your own, book through Trip.com and have a guide to share the history with you..

It truly lives up to its reputation as one of my country's three major grottoes; it's breathtaking! The stone carvings inside are grand in scale, exquisitely carved, and the Buddha and human figures are so lifelike that they are simply awe-inspiring!

Huayan Temple in Datong is an ancient royal temple from the Liao and Jin dynasties, uniquely situated facing east. The main hall is majestic and imposing, while the Bojia Teaching Hall is a precious original Liao dynasty structure. Inside, the smiling Bodhisattva with hands clasped and teeth bared is a masterpiece, and the celestial pavilions are exquisitely crafted. Climbing the Huayan Pagoda offers panoramic views of the ancient city. The ancient buildings and painted sculptures showcase the ingenuity of the ancients, creating a serene and profound atmosphere. A visit to Datong is definitely worthwhile.

Wulong Gorge on the Sanggan Ancient Road is a canyon scenic area located in Yunzhou District, Datong City, Shanxi Province. Situated south of E'mao Village near Cetian Reservoir, it was formed by volcanic lava eroded by the Sanggan River over millions of years. Stretching approximately 10 kilometers, it is one of the three core scenic areas of the Datong Volcanic Cluster Geopark and is hailed as the "Jiuzhaigou of Northern China."

Overall, it's great and very meaningful, with a long history and rich culture. The whole visit takes about 30 minutes. It's a marvel of nail-free mortise and tenon joints. The entire tower is built entirely with wooden mortise and tenon joints, without using any iron nails. It has a strong visual impact. Seeing the thousand-year-old wooden tower in person is very impressive. If you like ancient architecture, you must come.

Guide Wang's explanation of the Prince Gong's Mansion route was smooth, avoiding backtracking and allowing visitors to avoid peak hours, making the visit less crowded. His explanations were comprehensive, humorous, and engaging, and the brochures were rich in information, making the entire experience very pleasant.