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Yungang Grottoes Admission Ticket

Explore the UNESCO-listed Yungang Grottoes in Datong, a 1,500-year-old masterpiece of Chinese Buddhist stone-carving art. Plan around 4 hours for this imperial grotto complex.

DatongDuración sugerida: 4.0 horasConfirmación manual
Yungang Grottoes Admission Ticket
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Resumen

The Yungang Grottoes are one of China’s four great grotto complexes, located in Datong, Shanxi Province. Excavation began in 453 AD during the Northern Wei Dynasty, giving the site a history of more than 1,500 years. Commissioned as an imperial project, the grottoes blend Xianbei aesthetics, Central Plains culture, and artistic influences from ancient India, Persia, and the Greco-Roman world via the Silk Road. They are celebrated as a pinnacle of 5th-century Chinese stone-carving art and were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001. This ticket content is for a visit to the Yungang Grottoes Scenic Area. A suggested visit duration is about 4 hours; entry arrangements are confirmed by a manual advisor.

Información de la atracción

Dirección

Yungang Grottoes Scenic Area, Yungang Town, Yungang District, Datong City, Shanxi Province

Sobre la atracción

The Yungang Grottoes, one of the four great grotto complexes in China, are located in Datong, Shanxi Province. Their excavation began in the second year of the Xing'an era of the Northern Wei Dynasty (453 AD), marking a history that spans over 1,500 years. As a quintessential masterpiece from the first peak of Chinese Buddhist art, the site was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001. Commissioned as an imperial project, the Yungang Grottoes represent a seamless fusion of the rugged aesthetic of the Xianbei people, the refined character of Central Plains culture, and diverse artistic influences—including those from ancient India, Persia, and the Greco-Roman world—that arrived via the Silk Road. The site is celebrated as the pinnacle of Chinese stone-carving art in the 5th century AD.

Destino
Datong
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Gestionado por asesor
Antelación
Al menos 24 horas
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Destacados

1

UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Yungang Grottoes were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001.

2

Over 1,500 Years of History

Excavation began in 453 AD, the second year of the Xing'an era of the Northern Wei Dynasty.

3

Imperial Grotto Project

Commissioned as an imperial project, the site reflects Xianbei, Central Plains, and Silk Road artistic influences.

4

5th-Century Stone-Carving Masterpiece

The site is celebrated as the pinnacle of Chinese stone-carving art in the 5th century AD.

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Suggested 4-Hour Visit

Plan around 4 hours to explore the Yungang Grottoes Scenic Area.

Horario

Opening hours are subject to official notices.

Cómo usar la entrada

  • Carry the passport used for the booking.
  • Enter during the confirmed visit period.
  • Follow the ticket instructions sent by your HelloChinaTrip advisor.

Incluido

  • Entry ticket arrangement for the Yungang Grottoes Scenic Area, subject to manual advisor confirmation
  • Passport entry guidance from your advisor where applicable
  • Yungang Grottoes admission ticket
  • HelloChinaTrip manual booking and ticket delivery service

No incluido

  • Any items not listed as included
  • Services not confirmed by your manual advisor
  • Transport to and from the attraction
  • Meals, drinks, shopping, and personal expenses
  • Optional guide or audio-guide services
  • Third-party payment processing fees
ANTES DE RESERVAR

Antes de reservar

  • Location: Yungang Grottoes Scenic Area, Yungang Town, Yungang District, Datong City, Shanxi Province
  • Suggested visit duration: about 4 hours
  • UNESCO World Heritage List inscription: 2001
  • Excavation began in 453 AD during the Northern Wei Dynasty
  • Ticket availability is confirmed manually after payment.
  • A USD 10 service fee applies to each issued ticket.
  • Please provide passport details exactly as shown on the passport.

Política de cancelación

Full refund before the advisor starts procurement. Once procurement has started or tickets have been issued, customer-initiated cancellations are non-refundable. If the supplier cannot fulfill the booking, the ticket amount and service fee are refunded in full; third-party payment processing fees are not refundable.

FAQ

Preguntas frecuentes

Where are the Yungang Grottoes located?

They are located at the Yungang Grottoes Scenic Area, Yungang Town, Yungang District, Datong City, Shanxi Province.

How long should I plan for a visit?

The suggested visit duration is about 4 hours.

When did excavation of the Yungang Grottoes begin?

Excavation began in 453 AD, the second year of the Xing'an era of the Northern Wei Dynasty.

Are the Yungang Grottoes UNESCO-listed?

Yes. The site was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001.

Are official opening hours or ticket availability confirmed here?

Official opening hours and ticket availability are not stated in this draft. A manual advisor can confirm the arrangement before your visit.

What should I bring for entry?

Bring the passport used for the booking and follow the entry instructions provided by your manual advisor.

What is the cancellation policy?

You may cancel for a full refund before procurement starts. Once procurement has started or the ticket has been issued, the order is non-refundable unless HelloChinaTrip cannot fulfill it. Third-party payment processing fees are not refundable.

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