Datong - Wikipedia
WEBDatong is a prefecture-level city in northern Shanxi Province in the People's Republic of China. It is located in the Datong Basin at an elevation of 1,040 metres (3,410 ft) and borders Inner Mongolia to the north and west and Hebei to the east.
Datong Travel Guide: See the Yungang Grottoes and More - China Highlights
WEBDatong, formerly known as Pingcheng, was the capital of the Northern Wei Dynasty (386–534). Today, Datong City is one of the most famous historic and cultural cities in China — a famous tourist destination with many historical sites, including the Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Monastery, and Wooden Tower. Recommended tours:
Datong | Ancient Chinese City & Cultural Hub | Britannica
WEBDatong, city, northern Shanxi sheng (province), northern China. The city is situated at the northern limits of traditional Chinese settlement, just south of the Great Wall on a fertile plain watered by the Sanggan River and its tributaries.
Datong Attractions China: Things to do, Points of Interest
WEBApr 8, 2016 · As one of the twenty-four famous historical cities in China, Datong is known for its abundant historical relics and natural beauty. Unlike the pretty and elegant scene in cities south of China, sceneries here boast the air of majesty and grandeur.
Datong Shanxi: Famous for Yungang Caves & Mt. Hengshan
WEBNov 20, 2023 · Datong is the second-largest city in Shanxi. It is situated in northern Shanxi and bordered by Inner Mongolia to the north and Hebei to the east. As an important energy base in China, Datong has abundant and high-quality coal which is the outstanding industrial power fuel.
Yungang Grottoes - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBThe Yungang Grottoes, in Datong city, Shanxi Province, with their 252 caves and 51,000 statues, represent the outstanding achievement of Buddhist cave art in China in the 5th and 6th centuries.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Datong - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Datong, China: See Tripadvisor's 5,974 traveler reviews and photos of Datong tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Datong. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
China travel - Lonely Planet | Asia
WEBBest Time to Visit. Best Places to Visit. 01 / Attractions. Must-see attractions. Po Lin Monastery & Big Buddha. Lantau. Po Lin is a huge Buddhist monastery and temple complex that was built in 1924. Today it seems more of a tourist honeypot than a religious retreat,… Peak Tram. Hong Kong.
Must-see attractions Datong, Shanxi - Lonely Planet
WEBDiscover the best attractions in Datong including Yungang Caves, Datong Museum, and Yong‘an Temple.
Datong Travel Guide 2024 - China Discovery
WEBDatong Travel Guide: Plan China Datong tour by checking top attractions, things to do, weather, transportation, accommodation, maps and destinations near Datong.
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