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Datong Travel Guide

Datong is a famous historical city in the northern part of Shanxi. Previously, it was the capital city of the Northern Wei Dynasty. The nomads from the north left behind all sorts of precious heritage sites such as the Yungang Grottoes. Inside the city lies a rare Liao Dynasty temple - Huayan Monastery. Everything about this place evokes a sense of wonder among history lovers. If you have the time to go a bit farther, the Hengshan Mountains in southern Datong are among the most famous mountains in China. The mountain scenery is both elegant and beautiful, peppered with many Taoist temples, monasteries and other structures. The Hanging Temple on the cliffs at the foot of the mountain are a wonder to behold. The ancient engineers who designed and built them must have been extremely skilled.
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What to Do

Looking for things to do in Datong? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Yungang Grottoes

Yungang Grottoes

8.3
4.8/513,350 Review
"Grottoes"
Hanging Temple

Hanging Temple

8.0
4.6/55,222 Review
"Temples"
"Historical Architectures"
Huayan Temple

Huayan Temple

7.3
4.7/52,853 Review
"Temples"
Mount Heng

Mount Heng

7.2
4.4/52,768 Review
"Mountains"
Datong Fantawild Adventure

Datong Fantawild Adventure

6.9
4.7/56,282 Review
"Theme Parks"
Datong Ancient City Wall

Datong Ancient City Wall

6.5
4.6/5627 Review
"Historical Sites"
Datong Soil Forest

Datong Soil Forest

6.4
4.3/5662 Review
"Geological Sites"
Prince Dai Residence

Prince Dai Residence

6.3
4.5/5405 Review
"Historical Architectures"
Datong Museum

Datong Museum

6.2
4.5/5270 Review
"Museums"
Nine Dragons Wall

Nine Dragons Wall

5.7
4.3/5484 Review
"Historical Sites"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Datong, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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DATONG PINGSHAGNSHE hotel

DATONG PINGSHAGNSHE hotel

4.8/51,055 Review
Hua Lu Hotel

Hua Lu Hotel

4.9/51,670 Review
Hampton by Hilton Datong

Hampton by Hilton Datong

4.7/52,557 Review
Datong Boya Business Hotel
Great Palace Hotel

Great Palace Hotel

4.5/55,623 Review
Meijing Boutique Hotel

Meijing Boutique Hotel

4.7/52,347 Review
The Castle Hotel

The Castle Hotel

4.8/51,085 Review

What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Datong dishes and foodie spots.
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王府至尊酒店·自助餐厅

王府至尊酒店·自助餐厅

4.5/520 Review
Average price per person: USD26
"Buffets"
Fenglinge

Fenglinge

4.6/5140 Review
Average price per person: USD11
"Shanxi Cuisine"
"Famous Restaurants"
紫泥369粗粮季(鼓楼店)

紫泥369粗粮季(鼓楼店)

4.6/588 Review
Average price per person: USD9
"Shanxi Cuisine"
Fenglinge

Fenglinge

4.7/5618 Review
Average price per person: USD13
"Shanxi Cuisine"
"TV/Movie Filming Locations"
田园北魏家宴(大同迎宾东路店)

田园北魏家宴(大同迎宾东路店)

4.7/519 Review
Average price per person: USD11
"Shanxi Cuisine"
Laoyemiaofengweimei Restaurant

Laoyemiaofengweimei Restaurant

4.4/537 Review
Average price per person: USD9
"Shanxi Cuisine"
东方削面(迎泽街店)

东方削面(迎泽街店)

4.5/5243 Review
Average price per person: USD2
"Fast Food"
Howard Johnson Golden Land Hotel Chinese Restaurant

Howard Johnson Golden Land Hotel Chinese Restaurant

4.9/59 Review
Average price per person: USD20
"Buffets"
王府至尊酒店中餐厅

王府至尊酒店中餐厅

4.8/528 Review
Average price per person: USD15
"Hot Pot"
Huayuanda Restaurant

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