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Yunmen Mountain
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 · 12 km from downtown
Jiulong Hot Spring Resort
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 · 8.8 km from downtown
Huayan Temple
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 · 48.8 km from Yanggao
Hongmensi Relic Site
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 · 43.9 km from downtown
Yungang Grottoes
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 · 58.8 km from Yanggao
Datong Ancient City
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 · 48.2 km from Yanggao
Yunlin Temple
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
Badaling Great Wall
The Badaling Great Wall is renowned as one of the Nine Strategic Passes under heaven, combining majestic cliffs with picturesque greenery to form the most spectacular section of the Ming Dynasty fortifications. Living up to the Chinese saying "He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true hero," this remains the premier choice for most Chinese visitors to experience the Wall. The fortress gate exhibits a trapezoidal shape, narrower on the east and wider on the west, featuring two gate towers. The eastern arch bears the inscription "Juyong Waizhen" (Frontier Town of Juyong), while the western gate displays "Beimen Suoyue" (Key to the Northern Gate). North of the fortress stretches the 12-tower Northern Wall section, while to the south lies the less crowded Southern Wall with 7 watchtowers. If time permits, we recommend exploring the Southern Wall first before tackling the more popular Northern section. ▲Walk Through Six Centuries of Golden History: A Visual Feast of Vermilion Foliage Blanketing the Great Wall ▲ As night descends, the Badaling Great Wall transforms into a gilded dragon winding through shadowed peaks, its illuminated battlements whispering tales of millennia - where imperial splendor meets enduring mystery beneath constellations of golden light. ▲Cloaked in winter's crystalline mantle, the Badaling Great Wall becomes a silver serpent coiled between snow-draped peaks, its ancient stones gilded by dawn's golden raysChina · Beijing
The Palace Museum
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.China · Beijing
Universal Beijing Resort
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.China · Beijing
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Free things to do in Yanggao
Yunmen Mountain
Yanggao · 12 km from downtownHongmensi Relic Site
Yanggao · 43.9 km from downtownDatong Ancient City
Datong · 48.2 km from YanggaoYunlin Temple
Yanggao · 218m from downtown
Datong Volcanoes National Geological Park
Datong · 32.4 km from Yanggao
National Museum of China
China · Beijing
Datong Museum
Datong · 44.4 km from Yanggao
Datong Ancient City Wall
Datong · 47.5 km from Yanggao
Shanxi Museum
China · Taiyuan
Xinzhou Ancient City
China · Xinzhou
What travelers say about Yanggao
Dear~baby～October 16, 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January 31, 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
lj1***69October 26, 2026
5.0
- The Bhagavan Hall: A main hall originally built during the Liao Dynasty, featuring 31 original Liao Dynasty painted sculptures, including a Bodhisattva with hands clasped and teeth showing (the Venus of the East), and a unique Liao Dynasty celestial palace pavilion wooden structure. The Mahavira Hall: A massive Jin Dynasty hall, one of the largest ancient Buddhist halls in China, featuring a 4.5-meter-high glazed roof ornament, with the north-side ornament being an original Jin Dynasty piece. The hall also boasts a stunningly large area of Qing Dynasty murals.
Huayan Temple
妮妮0913April 28, 2025
3.0
Drill through the crack in the ground. After entering, go down through a hole. It is challenging.
Hongmensi Relic Site
Anonymous userOctober 26, 2026
5.0
The scenery is very beautiful, the nature during autumn looks very calming. There’s over 30 grottoes, each unique, has a very historical feeling and is very worth seeing in person. It does get quite crowded, even if you come to the very opening at 8:30 am, so for the biggest grottoes there were queues that could last from 5 up to 20 minutes. Going during rainy weather was also a bit troublesome as there’s not many places except for the grottoes and little shops/cafes to take cover. The shuttle buses are very convenient.
Yungang Grottoes
118***69October 18, 2026
5.0
It's definitely worth a visit. Huayan Temple in Datong Ancient City was built during the Liao, Jin, and Northern Wei dynasties. The architecture is magnificent and simple, and it's remarkably well-preserved. The Buddha statues inside are solemn and dignified, with vivid depictions. The murals, though hundreds of years old, remain remarkably vibrant. We are grateful to the people of Datong for protecting them so well.
Datong Ancient City
Daniel_SuciuOctober 25, 2026
4.0
It's was very crowded place, make sure you get there as early as possible. Avoid Monday if possible (as all other attractions are closed everyone is going to Badaling to see the Great Wall - so it will get very crowded.
Badaling Great Wall
AdamarbbOctober 26, 2026
4.0
This place was worth visiting the temple was insane and made feel like in a movie. Although there were a lot of tourist it did not feel overwhelming or busy. I would recommend it for couples, family and even solo travellers for sure.
The Palace Museum
ShereshOctober 25, 2026
5.0
We had an amazing time. Hopefully, we can go back another again😊
Universal Beijing Resort
