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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Tumed Left Banner [2025]
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Yungang Grottoes
4.8
/5
28011 reviews
8.9
From AU$ 25.83
Based on 991 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0352-7992622
Address: No. 1, Yungang Town, Yungang District, Datong City, Shanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Stroll through the grottoes and explore Forty Caves
59,000+ stone sculptures inside caves
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The scenery in my memory was so strange. I went there again. It was so stunning, even more stunning than the Longmen Grottoes! China's beautiful mountains and rivers are so beautiful. Thousands of years of cultural heritage. Another thing is that there were too many people. The parking lot inside was so crowded that you would be confused.
The caves are indeed very shocking and grand. I admire the wisdom of the ancients. As for traveling with children, it is not recommended unless they are really interested. I took two children under ten years old. They didn't want to go to the No. 6 reservoir because they had to queue up. They played in the stream next to it for an afternoon.
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Yingxian Wooden Pagoda
4.8
/5
13336 reviews
8.4
From AU$ 10.41
Based on 181 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0349-5088889
Address: Northwest corner of Yingxian city, Shuozhou city
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
11-foot Buddha statue inside
Panoramic views of nature & history
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I took my family to witness thousands of years of cultural relics in person. Only when you're there can you truly understand the awe-inspiring nature of the place. The ancient wooden structures stand tall, their joints embodying millennia of wisdom. The clear chimes of the wind chimes seem to tell of the vicissitudes of history. It's truly worth experiencing in person. A trip to Shanxi in 2025 is definitely worth it.
The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda has to be top of your Datong travel bucket list!
🏯 World Records:
The world's tallest and oldest existing all-wooden Buddhist pagoda!
Not a single nail is used in the entire pagoda ⚡️
It's supported entirely by mortise and tenon joints for 900 years. 🙌
The pagoda also houses the tooth relic of Sakyamuni!
📸 Architectural Features:
Actually 9 floors (including hidden floors)
Exterior: 5 floors with 6 eaves
Every floor is worth a closer look. 👀
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Xuankong Temple
4.7
/5
8890 reviews
8.4
From AU$ 3.26
Based on 789 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0352-8327795
Address: At the foot of Hengshan Mountain in the southeastern suburb of Wuyuan County, Datong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Admire Exquisite Wood Carved Murals Along the Plank Road
Cliffside's breathtaking architecture
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The Hanging Temple, a national AAAA-level tourist attraction, is located on the cliffs of Cuiping Peak, west of Jinlong Gorge in Hengshan Mountain, Hunyuan County, Shanxi Province. It's often referred to as "The Hanging Temple, half a sky high, suspended in the air by three horsetails." Built 1,400 years ago in the late Northern Wei Dynasty, it's the only remaining temple in China that integrates Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. It's also the world's oldest surviving wooden structure built on a cliff face. Unfortunately, I couldn't get a ticket to the temple, so I just looked around.
It is very challenging to build a building on the cliff. The wisdom of the ancients is amazing. It is very challenging to climb up, especially at the third floor, my legs are shaking.
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Whistling Dune Bay
4.3
/5
4496 reviews
8.3
From AU$ 26.03
Based on 81 reviews
Xiangshawan | >100 km from downtown
Phone 400-878-5550
Address: Dalad, Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Breathtaking desert views & panorama
Camel rides in the desert
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Children are free of charge, and people over 60 are also free of charge. The round-trip cable car is 50 yuan. We caught up with the heavy rain, and the scenic spot gave us raincoats. We passed directly without ticket inspection. It is a responsible scenic spot.
For city kids, the desert is still fun. The projects inside are very good, but the queue time is a bit long and it rained heavily in the desert. Otherwise, we could have played for a while longer, so we were forced to close the business.
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Dazhao Temple
4.7
/5
7292 reviews
8.3
From AU$ 7.60
Based on 138 reviews
Dazhao Temple / Saishang old street | 45.2 km from downtown
Phone 0471 630 3154
Address: Dazhao Street, Yuquan District, Hohhot City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
10-yard golden dragon & mural
Grand blessing ceremony on Lantern Festival
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Overall, it's worth a visit, as it's one of the landmarks of Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. Dazhao Temple (Wuliang Temple in Chinese, Yikzhao in Mongolian) is a Gelugpa monastery in Yuquan District, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. Founded in 1579, the seventh year of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty, it is renowned for its "three unique wonders": its silver Buddha statues, dragon carvings, and murals. In 2006, it was designated a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Site and is now a National 4A-level tourist attraction. Construction was overseen by Altan Khan, leader of the Tumed tribe of Mongolia, and completed in 1580. It is the oldest Yellow Sect monastery in Hohhot and is known as the "First Zhao" (Mountain South). During the Qing Dynasty, due to the residence of Emperor Kangxi, it was revered as an "imperial temple" and the system of reincarnated Living Buddhas was abolished, making it one of the few temples in Mongolia without a Living Buddha. These three unique treasures are worth a visit.
The wooden Tibetan Buddhist statues inside are truly classic, and the entire temple exudes a majestic and impressive atmosphere. Free mineral water is also provided. It's a perfect spot for taking photos of a Mongolian princess.
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Huitengxile Huanghua Valley
4.3
/5
2710 reviews
8.2
From AU$ 21.10
Huitengxile Grassland | >100 km from downtown
Phone 400-0474-400
Address: Phaeton Siler Grassland, Chayouzhong Banner, Wulanchabu City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Saved by 128 users1835 positive reviews
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I entered the scenic area from the South Gate and left from the South Gate after using various means of transportation. I bought a pass, but didn't have time to see the Aobao meeting. The whole journey took about four hours, which is highly recommended.
The scenery is super beautiful, the air is super good, very cool, you can ride a horse to feel the summer wind and let yourself go. It is worth a visit, eat the meat of the hand, drink milk tea, it is a worthwhile trip,
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Huayan Monastery
4.8
/5
8834 reviews
8.1
From AU$ 10.77
Based on 146 reviews
Ancient City Tourist Cultural Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0352-2042001
Address: No. 459 Xia Sipo Street, Datong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Saved by 130 users7076 positive reviews
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Climbing the stairs, I found the Great Hall, where stacked brackets resembled clouds, and the eaves soared as if ready to ride the wind. Wearing restored Hanfu, I found a strange harmony with this Liao and Jin dynasty structure. A tourist raised his camera, and the light flashed. I didn't duck, but felt perfectly situated for the moment.
The hall was dim, the air thick with the scent of aged wood and incense. Looking up, the Buddha statue cast down its eyes, a look of compassion and aloofness. My wide sleeves shimmered in the dim light, and the sash fluttered in the breeze, seeming to catch the incense smoke rising from the Buddha's presence. At this moment, my clothes were no longer just clothes, but rather a conductor connecting the past and the present. An electric current surged from my feet, giving me a slight shudder.
Huayan Temple sits west and faces east, following the Khitan people's original belief in sun worship, belief in ghosts, and the primacy of the east. This breaks with the traditional north-south orientation of Han Buddhist temples. The temple is divided into the Upper and Lower Huayan Temples, with the Upper Huayan Temple centered around the Main Hall and the Lower Huayan Temple centered around the Bhagavan Hall. Each temple has an axially symmetrical layout. During the summer months, the pagoda was particularly crowded, and the line was long, so we didn't enter. However, the main hall is well worth a visit.
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Wutai Mountain
4.6
/5
8011 reviews
8.1
From AU$ 10.77
Based on 439 reviews
Wuye Temple | >100 km from downtown
Phone 18634384269
Address: 205 Provincial Rd, Wutai Xian, Xinzhou Shi, Shanxi Sheng, China, 035515
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
Highlights:
Pilgrimage to five unique peaks
Panoramic view of Mount Wutai
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If you have faith, go to Mount Wutai. If you like taking photos, go to Mount Wutai. If you hike, you must climb to the Big Snail Peak. Climb the 1,008 steps to see all the other mountains. The mountain is in the clouds, the temple is in the mountain, and you are in the temple.
🌿 August Zhangzhou Wutai Mountain Travel Review 🌿 1️⃣ The climate is pleasant, the summer resort Wutai Mountain has a high altitude, and the average temperature in August is between 10℃-20℃, and the maximum temperature rarely exceeds 25℃. It is a great choice for summer summer in North China. 2️⃣ The Buddhist culture is deep as the head of China's four famous Buddhist mountains, and Wutai Mountain has a rich Buddhist cultural heritage. Xiantong Temple, Tayuan Temple, Bodhisattva Ding and other temples have a long history and magnificent architecture, which is a good place to feel Buddhist culture. 3️⃣ Wutai Mountain is composed of a series of mountains and peaks. The top of the five platforms has a wide view and spectacular scenery. Dongtai Wanghaifeng can watch the sunrise and clouds. Beitai Yedoufeng is the highest peak in North China, and it has snow all year round. 4️⃣ Convenient transportation from Taiyuan Wusu Airport by bus to Wutai Mountain Scenic Area, about 3 hours by car; from Beijing Liuliqiao by long-distance bus, about 5 hours by car, convenient transportation. 5️⃣ Rich activities - Tour to Taiwan: You can choose to walk five Taiwans, the whole journey is about 50 kilometers, it takes 2-3 days to experience a deep pilgrimage. - Zen beauty hotel: The top of the mountain temple can hang orders to stay and experience the temple life; there are many Zen homestays to choose from at the foot of the mountain. 6️⃣ Practical Tips - Tickets: 135 yuan in peak season, 118 yuan in off-season, half price for students and the elderly. - Accommodation: It is recommended to book in advance, especially in peak season. - Food: The price of food and beverages in the scenic area is high, it is recommended to bring some dry food and water. 🌟 In summary, Wutai Mountain is a place that integrates natural scenery and Buddhist culture. Whether it is summer vacation, pilgrimage or hiking, it can meet your needs.
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Yanmenguan
4.6
/5
5184 reviews
8.0
From AU$ 18.44
Based on 5 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0350-6100519
Address: Daixian, Xinzhou, Shanxi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Yang Family's legendary statue
Walk ancient Great Wall path
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A majestic pass, guarding the Central Plains for over a thousand years!
As history rolls on, the gleam of swords and the clashing of drums fade. Standing atop the pass, I can still hear those screams ringing in my ears.
1️⃣ The scenic area is primarily focused on historical and cultural attractions, so it might be a bit too limited for nature lovers.
2️⃣ The area is huge! The terrain is quite hilly, so comfortable shoes are a must.
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Wulanhada Volcano Geopark
4.1
/5
560 reviews
7.7
From AU$ 6.51
Ulan Hada Volcano Geopark | >100 km from downtown
Address: Chahar Right Wing Hou Banner, Wulanchabu City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Safe volcano summit & entry
Explore 20+ new volcano relics
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You can rent space suits here for 50 yuan, for an unlimited time. I heard this is the peak season price, but off-season it might be 10 yuan, and children are free. Unfortunately, we couldn't make it during the off-season!
The staff were very nice, though. They rented suits to everyone and helped everyone change into them, which saved us a lot of trouble!
Volcanoes are still relatively rare. The queue for renting space suits was a bit anxious. It was worth taking a photo as a souvenir. It also rained that day. The weather changed so quickly.
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