Attractions & Travel Guides in Datong · Shanxi

Plan your trip to Datong, Shanxi with our curated list of 4 attractions and expert-written travel guides.

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Hanging Temple Architectural Wonder

Hanging Temple

An architectural miracle built over 1,500 years ago into a sheer cliff face of M...

Datong Ancient City Historic Town & Walled City

Datong Ancient City

A massive, beautifully reconstructed Ming dynasty style walled city quadrant. It...

Datong Nine-Dragon Screen Imperial Glazed-Tile Relic

Datong Nine-Dragon Screen

Built in 1392 for the palace of the Ming Dynasty prince Zhu Gui, this magnificen...

Yungang Grottoes UNESCO World Heritage

Yungang Grottoes

A spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site showcasing over 51,000 ancient Buddhist...

Datong Travel Guides

How to Get to Yungang Grottoes from Datong: 5 Best Ways

How to Get to Yungang Grottoes from Datong: 5 Best Ways

Stuck on how to get to Yungang Grottoes from Datong? I’ve guided hundreds of travelers there. Here are 5 real ways including bus, taxi, tour, and bike – with exact prices, times, and my personal shortcuts to skip the crowds.

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About Datong

Former Northern Capital of the Wei Dynasty, famous for its Buddhist art and restored Ming city walls.

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