Things to do in Datong

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Photo by Ranjna Garg
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Photo by Ranjna Garg
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Datong Attractions

Do you appreciate shopping or fine food? Or perhaps you prefer to get acquainted with a new city like a true local. When you're in Datong, it doesn't matter which category you fall in — this happening city offers all the experiences and sights you could ever want.

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Recommended things to do in Datong

Number of things to do
10
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia
Datong: Temples and Grottoes Private Full–Day Tour: $206
Top 5 things to do
Under $25
With kids

What to do in Datong

 

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Temple on the Hengshan Mountain, China.

Mount Heng

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Heng during your travels in Hunyuan County. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

Mount Heng

Yungang Grottoes

5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Yungang Grottoes, a lovely green space in Datong. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

Yungang Grottoes

Huayan Temple

You can learn about the history of Datong with a trip to Huayan Temple. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Huayan Temple

Weidu Waterpark

Enjoy an outing to Weidu Waterpark during your stay in Datong. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

Weidu Waterpark

Hanging Temple

Learn about the local history of Hunyuan County when you spend time at Hanging Temple. Discover the area's mountain views and monuments.

Hanging Temple

Shanhua Temple

Learn about the local history of Datong when you spend time at Shanhua Temple. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

Shanhua Temple

Datong Wolong Mountain Snowboard Areas

Enjoy an outing to Datong Wolong Mountain Snowboard Areas during your stay in Datong. Take in the live music and mountain views in the area.

Datong Wolong Mountain Snowboard Areas

Baideng Mountain

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Baideng Mountain during your travels in Datong. Take in the live music and mountain views in the area.

Baideng Mountain

Beyond the Great Wall

You can find out about the history of Datong with a visit to Beyond the Great Wall.

Beyond the Great Wall

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Datong

Whilst planning a visit to China, I came across these hanging temples. Off course I had to to go to Datong.

Chengqu District

While visiting Chengqu District, you might make a stop by sights like Huayan Temple and Shanhua Temple.

Chengqu District
Whilst planning a visit to China, I came across these hanging temples. Off course I had to to go to Datong.

Datong City Center

5/5(3 area reviews)

Travelers enjoy Datong City Center for its restaurants and museums. Consider checking out Shanhua Temple while you're in the area.

Datong City Center
Whilst planning a visit to China, I came across these hanging temples. Off course I had to to go to Datong.

Yungang District

While visiting Yungang District, you might make a stop by sights like Yungang Grottoes and Pteroceltis Tatarinowii Nature Reserve.

Yungang District
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Xinrong District

If you're spending some time in Xinrong District, Beyond the Great Wall and Northern Wei Dynasty Empress Feng Grave are top sights worth seeing.

Xinrong District
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