Delightcar, a local China company, provides affordable private car rental service in Datong (大同) and surrounding areas. We have a variety of vehicles to meet your special needs and budget. You can choose to use economic car, standard car, luxury sedan, minivan or big coach.
All our drivers are local people with years of experience and knows local places well. They can take you to your destinations fast and safely.
Datong is an important city situated in northern Shanxi Province. It is a historical city with many famous tourist attractions. Hiring a private car with driver in Datong will make it much easier to explore all of the attractions here. No matter for airport or railway station transfer service or visiting historic relics such as Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Monastery, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda and Wutaishan Mountain. Our cheap and reliable car service is always available for you.
Our Datong car service (with driver) includes
1. Daily car service in the city.
2. Datong airport and railway station transfer.
3. Car service to Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, Wutai Mountain, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda or combined.
4. Intercity transfers between Datong and Taiyuan , Pingyao, Beijing.
5. English- speaking tour guide as per request at extra cost.
Datong Car Rental Rates
The following full day car service price is based on 8 hours use.| Car Pictures | Car Type | Seats | Datong Airport Transfer | Yungang Grottoes and Back | Hanging Temple and Back | Hangping Temple & Wooden Pagoda and back | Wutaishan Mountain One Way Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Passat or similar | 4 | $45 | $80 | $120 | $140 | $180 |
 | Buick GL8 | 6 | $55 | $135 | $160 | $180 | $240 |
 | Jiulong van | 12 | $90 | $150 | $180 | $240 | $290 |
 | King Long | 33 | $150 | $200 | $260 | $320 | $350 |
 | King Long | 45 | $160 | $220 | $290 | $360 | $390 |
Notes
1. Our Datong car service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
2. The car rates above include driver, car, fuel, toll and parking, no hidden charges.
3. Our driver will pick up holding a piece of paper with your name.
4. You can reach us by our 24 hours English speaking phone support.
5. Deposit payment needs to be made when booking is confirmed.
6. Please check our cancellation policy here.
7. English speaking guide is also available as per request.
Datong English Speaking Tour Guide
Price in USD| Service | Full Day Service (8 hours） | Extra Hour Rate (per hour) |
|---|---|---|
| English-speaking tour guide | USD75 | USD10 |
Booking
- Tel: +86 151 0108 7860
- Email: booking@delightcar.com
- WeChat: delightcar
- Whatsapp: +86 151 0108 7860
Datong Map
Datong Airport
Datong Yungang Airport（大同云冈机场） is 17 km east of the Datong city center. It takes about 30 minutes ride. The airport check-in counters are closed 30 minutes before flight departure. Passengers are advised to leave Datong city 2 hours in advance.
Yungang Grottoes
Yungang Grottoes （云冈石窟）is 16 km west of Datong city and 33 km from Datong Airport. The opening hours is 8:30 – 17:00 and ticket fee CNY120. Recommended visiting time is two hours.
The Hanging Monastery
Hanging Monastery (or Hanging Temple 悬空寺) is located at the foot of Mt. Hengshan, about 85 km south of Datong city, the driving time is 1 hour and 20 minutes. Opening hours is from 8:30 to 17:00 and entrance fee is CNY130, Recommend to visit it for two hours.
YingXian Wooden Pagoda
Yingxian Wooden Pagoda (应县木塔) is about 90km far from Datong city, it takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes ride. Opening hours is 8:30-18:00 and entrance fee is CNY50. It is advised to visit there for two hours. You can make one day tour combining the Hanging Monastery and YingXian Wooden Pagoda.
Wutai Mountain
Wutai Mountain (五台山) is 310 km south of Datong city. it takes about 4 hours ride. The tourist spot is open all day all year round and tickets are available 24 hours every day. The entrance fee is CNY168. Travelers are advised to visit there for one or two days and are recommended to stay in the hotels inside of the tourist spot like Taihuai Town.
Pingyao Ancient City
Pingyao Ancient City (平遥古城) is 400 km south of Datong city. The driving time is around 5 hours. It opens all day all year round with no tickets required. Please be noted that All non-Pingyao car is not allowed to enter inside Pingyao Ancient City and only drop you off outside of Pingyao City Walls, passengers can rent electric car to take you to hotels inside Pingyao Ancient City.
Distance of Datong City to Different Places
Datong – Datong Yungang Airport 17km 30 minutes drive
Datong – Datong Yungang Grottoes 16km 30 minutes drive
Datong – The Hanging Monastery 85km 1 hour and 20 minutes drive
Datong – YingXian Wooden Pagoda 90km 1 hour and 20 minutes drive
Datong – Wutai Mountain 310km 4 hours drive
Datong – Pingyao Ancient City 400km 5 hours and 30 minutes drive
Datong – Beijing 380km 5 hours and 30 minutes drive
Datong – Taiyuan 280km 3 hours and 35 minutes drive
Major Attractions in Datong
- Yungang Grottoes (云冈石窟) 09:00~17:00 CNY120
- Mt. Hengshan (恒山) 8:00-18:00 CNY55
- Hanging Monastery (悬空寺) 08:00~18:00 CNY115
- YingXian Wooden Pagoda (应县木塔) 8:00-18:00 CNY50
- Huayan Monastery (华严寺) 8:30-17:30 CNY65
- Shanhua Temple (善化寺) 8:00-17:30 CNY50
- Nine-Dragon Screen (九龙壁) 6:30-20:00 Free
- Yanmenguan Pass (雁门关) 8:00-18:00 CNY90
- Datong Great Wall (大同城墙) All day open, Free
- Wutai Mountain 24 hours, CNY168
Advised size of vehicle you need
1-2 Passengers – 4 seats car
3-5 Passengers – 6 seats van
6-12 Passengers – 17 seats van
13-25 Passengers – 33 seats coach
26-40 Passengers – 51 seats coach
We offer clean and comfortable vehicles with professional drivers. The above car size suggestion is based on 1 person with 1 big luggage. If you have more luggage, consider a bigger size vehicle.
Can you please email me a quote for April 25? We arrive at 06:30 at the train station and leave at 16:30. We’d like to see the grottoes and hanging temple along with any other local sites with a stop for lunch. Thank you!
Hi Shaver, thanks for inquiry and already sent quote to you, thanks.
Good afternoon,
My 4 friends and I are travelling to Datong tomorrow and are aiming to view the Hanging Temple, Wutaishan Mountain and the Yungang Grottoes on Saturday and would like a driver for the day. I was inquiring whether it would be possible for a driver to be with us and accompany us to all of those venues for the day.
If you could please reply as soon as possible that would be greatly appreciated.
Kind regards,
Alessia Francese
Hi Alessia, already sent quote to you, thanks.
Hi,
We are resident in Xi’an and we are planning to visit Datong arriving from Xi’an on Friday 10 and staying on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12, leaving on Sunday 12 afternoon to Xi’an.
We could arrive via Taiyuan by plane on Friday afternoon by 5 or 6 and leave via Hohhot by plane on Sunday evening.
What is your best proposal for 2 persons by car from Taiyuan to Datong on Friday and then from Datong to Hohhot on Sunday ?
Thanks and regards,
D.Becq
Hi Denis, I advise you not to visit Hohhot if just for sightseeing, the grass is already yellow and all activities on grassland are closed.
You can take flight to Datong, visit Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, Pingyao, and Jinci Temple, then take fast train from Taiyuan back to Xian.
Hello,
Two companions and I (3 people total) will be flying to Datong in about a week and we will staying there for 2 nights (one full day). Is it possible to hire a car and driver for airport pickup on the first day, and to travel to both Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple on the second day? What is the travel time to see both sites in 1 day? What would be the price for this service?
Thanks
Hi Chip, thanks for your inquiry. already sent you our best quote, check it and let me know if you have any question. – Peter Wang
Thanks Peter – I replied to your email. Please confirm if you have received my reply. I received an error message.
Hi,
I need airport transfer to Great Palace Hotel Datong as round-trip. Would you give me information if it is possible and what is the price?
Sincerely
Hi Cuneyt, thanks for your inquire. I have sent a quote in details for your Datong airport transfers. Please check it and let me know if you have any question.
Regards, Peter