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I was amazed by Datong! It's as if I took a trip to the Northern Wei Dynasty

I was amazed by Datong! It's as if I took a trip to the Northern Wei Dynasty. As one of China's four major grottoes, the renovation of the Yungang Grottoes is not superfluous at all! Compared to before, more grottoes have been opened to the public, and there's no need to book in batches; you can see all the essence at once! The 'Two Sages' form is a feature not found in other grottoes, reflecting the era of the Northern Wei Dynasty; figures resembling little angels and Poseidon are also presented in the grottoes, offering a glimpse into the grand integration of the Western Regions in the north at that time; Tickets plus sightseeing car cost 135 yuan, and I also hired a top-rated guide for 380 yuan, which I think is very worthwhile! Picture 4◎ Huayan Temple A very grand temple, the wooden 'great dome' is stunning, and it also houses a Liao Dynasty scripture cave and a unique 'fairy with a back-exposing, tooth-showing smile,' which is definitely worth seeing: after climbing to the top, you can overlook the entire panorama of Datong's ancient city, and discover that there's also a church nearby, signifying a great religious integration; Tickets (discount available by scanning the code at the ticket office) are 40 yuan, and the guide is 120 yuan; murals are allowed to be illuminated with a guide's flashlight, not a flash; there's also the Datong Museum (free guided tours at 9:30 and 10:00, after following the guide, you can come back and browse on your own, take a closer look); Remember to visit the ancient city wall (free), where you can take a sightseeing car for a ride, or rent a bicycle; I really like the night view here, it has a 'fusion of ancient and modern' feel, a journey through time at the Yungang Grottoes
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Posted: Apr 26, 2024
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