Datong - Wikipedia
Datong is the northernmost city of Shanxi, and is located in the Datong Basin, with an administrative area spanning latitude 39° 03'–40° 44' N and longitude 112° 34'–114° 33' E. …
Datong Travel Guide: See the Yungang Grottoes and More - China Highlights
Datong lies in the north of Shanxi Province, about 240 kilometers (150 miles) or about 2½ hours' train travel from Beijing, about 3½ hours' train travel from Pingyao Ancient Town and only 20 …
11 Best Things to Do in Datong (Shanxi, China): What to See in Datong
Dec 17, 2024 · Explore the World Heritage Site of Yungang Grottoes, admire temples perched on cliffs, marvel at the glazed Nine-Dragon Wall, visit the Buddhist monasteries of Huayan …
Datong | Ancient Chinese City & Cultural Hub | Britannica
Datong, 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 …
Datong Attractions China: Things to do, Points of Interest
Apr 8, 2016 · As one of the 24 famous historical cities in China, Datong is known for historical relics and natural beauty, such as Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery.
Datong Travel Guide 2025 - China Discovery
Datong, as the second largest city in Shanxi Province, is a historical and cultural city. Located in the center of Datong Basin in the north of Shanxi Province, the junction of Inner Mongolia, …
Datong Shanxi: Famous for Yungang Caves & Mt. Hengshan
Jul 30, 2024 · 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 …
Datong (Hanging Temples & Yungang Grottoes) in Shanxi
Feb 2, 2022 · In Shanxi Province, Datong is the ideal base to discover two incomparable attractions: Hengshan Hanging Temple and the Yungang Grottoes.
Datong Attractions – chinatripedia
Datong, also known as Yunzhong and Pingcheng, is located in northern Shanxi Province at the heart of the Datong Basin. It is the second largest city in Shanxi and one of China’s first …
Datong History, Development, Shanxi China - TravelChinaGuide
It is now the second largest city in Shanxi Province, with four districts and seven counties contained within its prefecture. Historians have claimed that Datong was inhabited as early as …