Datong
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Where to stay in Datong

Chengqu District
While there might not be top attractions in Chengqu District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fantawild Theme Park and Weidu Waterpark.

Datong City Center
The restaurants and museums are just a few features travelers like about Datong City Center. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Fantawild Theme Park and Wenying Lake are a few top places to visit.

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

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.

Datong Pipa Hotel
Very helpfull and friendly staff. Nice big room and warm bathroom. Really recommanded!
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

Wufuju Courtyard
We just came back from Datong. The weather is so cold and we were told it’s been the coldest days for this winter. We barely can walk outside for more than 2-5 minutes. It’s extremely cold on the day to Yungang Shiku, my toes and fingers felt frozen. Walking around in the accent city is almost impossible, ...
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Four Points Datong Pingcheng
The room was spacious and the view we have is excellent!
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

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Popular places to visit

Yungang Grottoes
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Yungang Grottoes during your travels in Datong. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

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.
Huayan Temple
After visiting Huayan Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Datong. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.
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.
Beyond the Great Wall
You can find out about the history of Datong with a visit to Beyond the Great Wall.
Pteroceltis Tatarinowii Nature Reserve
You can take time to visit Pteroceltis Tatarinowii Nature Reserve during your travels to Datong. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
Things to do

Datong: Temples and Grottoes day tour with tickets options

Datong Yungang Grottoes Hanging Temple Wooden Pagoda by Car

Beijing to Datong See YunGang Cave, Hanging Temple (Bullet Train)

Private Day Tour to Datong from Beijing by Train: Yungang Caves, Hanging Temple

One Day Datong Yungang Grottoes,Hanging Temple Tour with English speaking driver

Private Day Tour to Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple with Lunch from Datong
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- Datong King Jin of Tang Dynasty Li Keyong Tomb
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- Ma Zhuang Han Tombs
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- Wenying Lake
- Tan Mei Kee Nuns Statues
- Datong Longshan Mountain
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