Yungang Grottoes Entry Ticket - Optional Puppetry Show Yungang Grottoes Entry Ticket, No Guide
ID: GYG1363864-2081302
Category:
Country: Myanmar
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover the Yungang Grottoes with an entry ticket and watch a shadow puppetry show. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site and see over 51,000 stone Buddhist sculptures.
Secure a combined pass for the UNESCO World Heritage Yungang Grottoes and an exclusive in-park shadow puppetry show. Visit ancient Buddhist caves, then watch an intangible cultural heritage performance 50 meters south of Cave 20 Giant Buddha.
Explore the legendary Yungang Grottoes, a 2001 UNESCO World Heritage Site carved from the 5th–6th century with over 51,000 exquisite stone Buddhist sculptures across 45 main caves. Wander grand grottoes including the iconic Cave 20 open-air Giant Buddha, and trace the glorious history of Northern Wei Dynasty Buddhist art.
Enhance your cultural journey with a Chinese shadow puppetry show, a globally recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage. The venue is only 50 meters south of Cave 20 Giant Buddha, a short stroll from the landmark. Watch professional folk artists manipulate leather shadow figures with live folk music; themed plays narrate the story of how the Yungang Grottoes were excavated, perfectly matching your grotto sightseeing experience.
Highlights
- Explore the Yungang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Watch a shadow puppetry show near the Cave 20 Giant Buddha
- See over 51,000 stone Buddhist sculptures across 45 main caves
- Enjoy a family-friendly activity with vivid light-and-shadow performances
- Learn about the history of the Yungang Grottoes with themed plays
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Enter Yungang Grottoes main scenic area by presenting your valid original passport for verification.
Shadow puppetry theater admission requires showing your booking QR code directly, no paper ticket exchange required.
Shows run on a rotating daily schedule; you may pick any available session during park opening hours.
No meeting point.
INCLUDED
- Admission ticket to Yungang Grottoes
- One-time entry to the on-site Chinese shadow puppetry show
NOT INCLUDED
- Round-trip transportation to/from Yungang Grottoes
- Guide service & audio guide rental
- Park shuttle electric cart fees
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
