Yunmen Mountain is located about 4 kilometers northeast of Yanggao County. There is also a cave in the Monkey Mountains in Yudong, called Qingliang Cave, where the cool air blows out from the cave from time to time, making people feel fresh.

Yanggao · 12km from downtown

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Jiulong Hot Spring Resort

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Located in Gaocheng East, Datongyang, Jiulong Hot Spring Resort is a special hotel with natural scenery and modern culture and leisure. The resort is backed by the Yunmen Mountain, next to the ancient Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty and its strange slopes. The surrounding area is lush and beautiful. You can walk into the resort and see a variety of European-style buildings. Here, the blue sky is pure and the trees are well shaded. The green vegetable gardens, fruits trees and peaches as well as the pavilions are all truly elegant and tranquil.

Yanggao · 8.8km from downtown

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Huayan Temple

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Huayan Temple is located in the center of Datong. This temple was built in the 8th year of Liao Qingning Period (AD 1062). In the Daxiong Hall of Huayan Temple, you can see the groundworks of Liao Dynasty and the buildings of Jin Dynasty, as well as the statues of Ming Dynasty and the murals of Qing Dynasty. The Hall of BojiaJiaocang in the temple is the only Liao Dynasty building here. The statues from Liao Dynasty in the Hall are extremely precious. There is a double-storey pavilion-style cabinet behind the Hall of Bojiajiaocang, the upper level is for Buddha statues and Buddhist altars, and the lower layer stores for books.

Datong · 48.8km from Yanggao

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Yungang Grottoes

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Yungang Grottoes Scenic Area is divided into a landscape zone and the grottoes. It is one of the three largest grottoes in China. The sculpture combines Chinese and Western art. Here you can experience the artistic charms of Northern Wei Dynasty. Yungang Grottoes not only embodies traditional Chinese art style but also integrates art styles of ethnic groups from ancient India, countries west of China and China's central plains. It is a famous historical site in Datong City.

Datong · 58.8km from Yanggao

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Hongmensi Relic Site

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Hongmen Temple was built at the end of the Sui Dynasty. The whole temple was built on the mountain, with natural caves and artificial caves occupying half of the cliffs. According to "Yanggao County Chronicle" records. During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, Taoist priest Wang Jilun drilled caves here to practice, digging cliffs and opening caves in turn. There are Buddha Hall, Jade Emperor Pavilion, Guandi Temple, River Temple, etc., which are built in the south and north. The existing building is Hongmen Temple, one of the Buddhist temples. Ruins.

Yanggao · 43.9km from downtown

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Datong Ancient City

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Datong Ancient City is the historic core of Datong, Shanxi. It served as the capital Pingcheng during the Northern Wei dynasty, the western auxiliary capital during the Liao and Jin dynasties, and a strategic frontier stronghold in the Ming dynasty, earning it the enduring title "northern key." Over its 2,000-year history spanning dynastic changes, the city's location remained largely unchanged, preserving its chessboard-style street grid centered on Sipailou to this day. The 2008 conservation and restoration project reunited the city walls, reconnected the moat, and gradually revived ancient architecture and old streets, layering the grandeur of an ancient capital with modern life within the same walled city. The ancient town offers an exceptionally dense concentration of noteworthy sights: in Huayan Temple's Liao- and Jin-dynasty halls, the graceful "clasped-hands, smiling" Liao-dynasty bodhisattva statue in the Scripture Depository Hall has long been hailed as the "Oriental Venus"; Shanhua Temple preserves a complete complex of Liao- and Jin-era wooden architecture. The Nine-dragon Wall, originally a glazed screen wall before the Ming-dynasty Dai Prince's residence (destroyed in war), survives with its nine coiling dragons still radiant—older and larger than its counterparts in Beijing's Forbidden City and Beihai Park. Climbing the reconstructed Ming-style city walls reveals a bird's-eye view of the square town's crisscrossing four main streets and orderly rooftops. An evening wait for sunset on the ramparts, followed by the illuminated outlines of walls and watchtowers after dark, makes for one of the town's most enchanting moments. Walking is recommended for touring: the attractions inside the city walls are spaced closely, allowing Huayan Temple, Shanhua Temple, the Nine-dragon Wall, and the drum tower to form a connected route. When tired, you may turn into the area around East Drum Tower Street, where time-honored shops and snack stores are concentrated, making it ideal for resting and replenishing. The ancient town covers a considerable area, so allocate at least half a day and wear comfortable shoes to leisurely appreciate the layered historical depth of this ancient capital.

Datong · 48.2km from Yanggao

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Yunlin Temple

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Also known as Yunlin Temple, commonly known as West Temple, it is located on the south side of the West Gate in Yanggao City. Yunlin Temple was built in the Ming Dynasty by the emperor's edict. On the central axis, there are King Kong Hall, Tianwang Hall, Daxiong Hall, Duo Hall, Bell and Drum Tower and so on. The value of the monastery itself is that there are 123 groups of 120 square meters of murals painted on the three walls of the main hall, vermilion stone green, and heavy color flat painting. In addition, the main hall itself is also a high-quality wooden structure. Twelve doors are lined up in front of the hall, and the window lattice pattern is particularly unique. There are also 25 clay statues in the temple, including 3 main statues, 2 disciples, and 18 Arhats. The postures are natural, giving people a sense of artistic beauty. A variety of cultural relics are gathered together, and the whole temple is magnificent and magnificent, which is of high value for the study of the architecture, sculpture and painting art of the Ming Dynasty in my country.

Yanggao · 218m from downtown

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Badaling Great Wall

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4.7/5

63.7k reviews

The Badaling Great Wall is a highly representative section of the Ming Great Wall, located in Yanqing, Beijing, north of Juyong Pass. Since ancient times, it has been a strategic military location guarding the northwestern passage to the capital. The pass city is trapezoidal in shape, narrow in the east and wide in the west, with two gates, east and west. The east gate bears the inscription "Juyong Outer Town," and the west gate bears the inscription "Key to the North Gate." Both inscriptions remain clearly legible to this day. Extending north from the pass is the North Wall, along which more than ten watchtowers are distributed; to the south is the South Wall, which has fewer watchtowers. North Tower 8 is the highest point of the entire section, at over 1,000 meters above sea level, and from its top you can overlook the magnificent sweep of the wall winding along the mountain ridges. The North Wall has higher terrain and steeper slopes with open views, and is the main route for most visitors; the South Wall is relatively gentle and less crowded, making it suitable for visitors who want to take photos at a relaxed pace and avoid the crowds. If time permits, walking the South Wall first and then the North Wall is a more leisurely arrangement. Badaling Great Wall is also one of the earlier sections of the wall opened to the public. The top surface of the wall is paved with square bricks, and the widest parts can accommodate five horses walking side by side. Defensive structures such as battlements and arrow holes are well preserved, and walking along it gives a direct sense of the construction standards of Ming Dynasty border defense works. In fall, layers of red leaves on the mountains contrast beautifully with the gray brick wall, making it a season that many photography enthusiasts travel specifically to capture. ▲Travel through 600 years of gilded splendor and encounter the visual shock of crimson red leaves blanketing the mountains ▲nightAs night falls, it winds through the mountains like a brilliant golden dragon, and the ancient city wall illuminated by lights tells of the glory and mystery of a thousand years of history ▲ In winter, the Badaling Great Wall, covered in pristine white snow, winds through the mountains like a silver dragon. The golden light of dawn spills across the wall, painting a tranquil and magnificent picture.

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The Palace Museum

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4.9/5

205.4k reviews

The Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace, was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and is also the symbol of ancient China. When you are in the majestic and orderly high walls and deep courtyards, you can truly feel its former glory. ▲The long history has left behind large-scale precious buildings and countless cultural relics, which have also become the main attraction of visiting the Forbidden City today. ▲Classic attractions: The Forbidden City Corner Tower is a polygonal building with a convex plane on all four sides. It is located in Dongcheng District, Beijing. The roof has three layers. The upper layer is a hip roof with vertical and horizontal intersections. It is composed of a gable roof with flowing water on two slopes and a hip roof with four slopes. Because there are nine main ridges on this roof, it is called the Nine-ridge Hall. ▲Sundials are divided into two types according to their installation principle: equatorial and horizontal. The sundial installed using the equatorial principle is called an equatorial sundial. The key points of its production are that it must have a time plate, a latitude arc and a gnomon. When operating, the time plate must be parallel to the equatorial plane of the earth, the gnomon must be in the same direction as the earth's axis, and the shadow cast by the gnomon on the gnomon is the desired time. ▲The Treasure House is located in the Ningshou Palace area. It has a rich collection of treasures, including Buddhist supplies, ornaments, daily utensils, and treasures for appreciation. Among them, the red coral lion about 14 cm high, the Dongzhu court beads about 130 cm long, and the gold "Fengtianzhibao" seal are all rare treasures. ▲The Clock and Watch Museum is located in the Fengxian Hall in the palace. Most of the clocks on display are British products, but there are also clocks from other countries such as France and Switzerland. In addition to the timing function, these clocks are decorated with figures, birds, beasts, flowers, etc., which can also make various different movements. They are very delicately made. Among them, the copper-plated gilded writing clock, the copper-plated gilded enamel gourd-top fishing and woodcutting farming clock, and the copper-plated gilded rotating flower running man rhinoceros carrying clock are very rare.

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Universal Beijing Resort

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4.6/5

82.2k reviews

Beijing Universal Studios is a highly anticipated theme park destination, including Universal Theme Park, Beijing Universal CityWalk, and two resort hotels. It features brand new selected Attraction and includes popular entertainment facilities and attractions from Universal Theme Parks around the world. ▲Universal Studios Beijing: Blending Chinese cultural elements to create a unique experience, it has seven theme Attraction, 37 rides and entertainment facilities and landmark attractions, 24 performances, 80 Dining and 30 retail stores. ▲Minion Land: It is a colorful world full of joy! At this moment, these naughty Minions are walking around the streets, ports and city centers, having fun all over the world without restraint! At the same time, Gru is also recruiting soldiers for the Minions Army, so hurry up and sign up at Gru's house! ▲The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™: Here you can leave the ordinary world behind and experience the wonderful rides and endless magical adventures, which will lead you step by step into a thrilling and interesting magical world! ▲Transformers Metrobase: This is a Cybertron-style base, which is transformed by Transformers the size of a city. If you are ready to become an agent, then accept Optimus Prime's recruitment, join the Beijing Nest Force, fight side by side with the Autobots, and fight against the Decepticons to protect the earth! ▲Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness: This is an ancient place like a paradise, and also a legendary place that combines the beauty of nature and craftsmanship. Come here to explore your own Kung Fu! There's also Jurassic World Isla Nublar, Hollywood, and Waterworld waiting for you to explore! ▲The Universal Studios Grand Hotel The Universal Studios Grand Hotel is located at the entrance of Universal Studios Beijing and offers Hollywood-themed accommodation and the privilege of Early Park Admission via the Universal Studios Beijing VIP Experience entrance; NUO Resort Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the entrance. Guests can enjoy a well-equipped fitness center, indoor swimming pool, and spa center (NUO SPA). Guests can also enjoy Early Park Admission via the Universal Studios Beijing VIP Experience entrance. Both hotels combine themed features with high-end facilities to create an immersive vacation experience.

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Dear~baby～16 October 2025

5.0

There is a saying about the big longevity character on Yunmen Mountain that a person is not as tall as an inch, which means that the person below the longevity character on Yunmen Mountain is not as tall as the inch below it. It is worth a visit. This is also the most famous scenic spot in the ancient Kyushu Qingzhou.

Yunmen Mountain

好吗_好的31 January 2018

5.0

The second time I went, I didn't go on weekends. There were not many people and when there were fewer people, it was a feeling that there were accommodation upstairs. It was convenient not to go out. It was not cold. There were too few places for eating nearby.

Jiulong Hot Spring Resort

M38***3311 November 2026

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Teacher Xia was very good and punctual. She provided a rich introduction to the various halls and covered everything that needed to be said. However, since it was autumn break for students from Datong, Huayan Temple was open to students for free, and it was extremely crowded. Everywhere was packed, but I could still hear clearly through my headphones. I entered from Huayan Temple and exited from Huayan Temple without backtracking.

Huayan Temple

Anonymous user14 November 2026

5.0

Amazing! How did people manage to carve these stones at such a high altitude more than 1,500 years ago? The arrangement is so magnificent; everyone in the world should come and see it!

Yungang Grottoes

妮妮091328 April 2025

3.0

Drill through the crack in the ground. After entering, go down through a hole. It is challenging.

Hongmensi Relic Site

离隹馬蚤氵旁氵它13 November 2026

5.0

The night view is great, and the performances are fantastic, especially the fire show at 8:30 pm, which is definitely worth seeing and lasts for 15 minutes. Try to get a seat near the center of the barrier around the performance area.

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ClaraTang112612 November 2026

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Finally got to visit the Great Wall of China at Badaling! 🇨🇳❤️ The views were absolutely breathtaking, and seeing this incredible piece of history in person was such an unforgettable experience. It was freezing cold and involved lots of walking and climbing, but every step was worth it! Definitely a must-visit when you’re in Beijing🏔️

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The scholar said that Director Su's parent-child study tour of the Forbidden City was amazing! His explanations were easy to understand, he was skilled at engaging children, and he made the history and architecture of the Forbidden City vivid and interesting. The pace was just right, not rushed or tiring, avoiding a superficial visit. Both adults and children gained a lot. Highly recommended! 👍

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Where three provinces meet! Tianzhen, Datong: The Staggered Great Wall + a grand temple beyond the pass, discover the trade history of the Northern Shanxi frontier

“Many people travel the eastern route of Datong in search of the Great Wall, knowing only the Flower Sea Great Wall at Shoukoubao, while overlooking Tianzhen, a frontier gateway at the junction of Shanxi, Hebei, and Inner Mongolia.”

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Datong | Autumn arrives early beyond the Great Wall, seeking the elegance of Northern Wei in the ancient city

“When the autumn wind sweeps across the frontier, Datong sheds its hustle and bustle, revealing a profound and vast backdrop🌾 This ancient capital of the Northern Wei Dynasty, located beyond the Great Wall, enjoys high, expansive skies and clean, bright blue autumn days☀️ The grottoes, the Great Wall, the ancient city, and the beacon towers stand quietly here, carrying a sense of desolate and heavy history.”

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Shoukoubao | A hidden gem of the Great Wall in the Datong frontier

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Zhenbianbao | A super niche, millennium-old frontier fort in Datong that is free and incredibly photogenic

“When visiting Datong for the Great Wall route, you must check out this authentic frontier ancient village 🏯 No commercialization, no tourist traps, just an authentic Ming Dynasty frontier fort village that is quiet and peaceful.”

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Don't miss these attractions in Yanggao: Yunmen Mountain, Jiulong Hot Spring Resort, and Huayan Temple. If you like Food & drink, try Datong Northern Wei imperial banquet·Immersive royal feast (luxury enjoyment + ancient-style music and dance + imperial banquet + ancient costume-changing experience). If you enjoy Culture & history, try ※1-day private charter tour to Xuankong Temple + Yungang Grottoes in Datong [Hotel pickup included].

What are the must-try foods and restaurants in Yanggao?

You can give Datong Northern Wei imperial banquet·Immersive royal feast (luxury enjoyment + ancient-style music and dance + imperial banquet + ancient costume-changing experience) and DaTong:Pingcheng Northern Wei Immersive Banquet | Yungang-themed ancient dining experience a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

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Where three provinces meet! Tianzhen, Datong: The Staggered Great Wall + a grand temple beyond the pass, discover the trade history of the Northern Shanxi frontier

Datong | Autumn arrives early beyond the Great Wall, seeking the elegance of Northern Wei in the ancient city

Shoukoubao | A hidden gem of the Great Wall in the Datong frontier

Zhenbianbao | A super niche, millennium-old frontier fort in Datong that is free and incredibly photogenic

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