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.
Hello,
I would like to rent a car with driver for 4 people. Going from Datong to Wutaishan on June 29th. Could you please provide me a quote?
Thanks a lot,
Best regards,
Hi Vincent, we have 7 seats van, it should be OK for you. We will reply you with quote in details.
hi,
would like to know , how much its cost for rent a van ( 9 people) to hanging temple then yungang grottoes (and maybe the wooden pagoda if time permit) . pick up point and drop off at railway satation. pick up around 9 AM , june 04
is that place open for that date?
Regards
Susi
Hi Susi, the quotation is already sent by email, thanks.
Hi, I would like to know the price for a day tour starting around 8 am to Yungyang caves and hanging Temple. We are 2 and we need to be back at datong station before 16.30
We have replied you by email. Please check
Hello, I am enquiring about a car and a Driver to take 2 people to Taiyuan on Saturday 23 February. We have to catch a train in Taiyuan at 1.55pm.
Hi Anna, thanks for your inquiry, the quote is sent, please check and let us know if you have any question.
Hi
Can you email me a quote for 6th April for 2 adults. One day car rental with driver. We arrive by train from Beijing arriving at 6 am. We plan to visit Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes
Hi Wtliam, thanks for your inquiry. we will contact you and provide the quote, thanks.
Hello,
Are the Hanging Temples open in October?
Yes, it is open in October.