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Datong, where stone, timber and faith shape the skyline.
From world-class cave sculptures to cliff-hanging temples and calm wooden halls, this is Northern China’s most concentrated lesson in art, architecture and landscape.

People walking with umbrellas in front of traditional Asian-style architecture on a rainy day.

Why Datong

World-class heritage — Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda.

Human-scale old town — lanterned lanes, temples in daily life, blue-hour walks.

Balanced distance — major sights within 40–120 minutes’ drive, easy to combine

Best Time to Visit

Spring (Apr–May) — mild, blossoms; light crowds.

Autumn (Sep–Oct) — crisp air, best light for photos.

Winter (Nov–Mar) — clear air & dramatic light; dress warm.

Holiday tips — May Day/Golden Week see higher traffic; we time routes to avoid queues.

Have a pleasant journey

Aerial view of Dawang Station, a modern train station with large red Chinese characters on the roof and a spacious plaza with water features and walking paths in front.

Getting here

By air — Datong Yungang Airport (DTU), 30–45 min to the city.

By rail — High-speed trains connect Datong with Beijing, Taiyuan, Hohhot, etc.

Private transfers — We offer door-to-door pick-ups (hotel/rail/airport).

Traditional Chinese temple complex with a pagoda and tiled roofs, against a backdrop of modern high-rise buildings under a clear blue sky.
Traditional Chinese temple with red lanterns hanging from the roof, stone pagoda in the foreground, and trees with pink blossoms, under a clear blue sky.