Attractions in Datong
The Datong City Wall (大同城墙) has a long and storied history, dating back to its original construction during the era when Datong served as the capital of...
Datong Ancient City (大同古城), with its rich and storied history, has long been a significant urban center. As early as the Northern Wei Dynasty, when it...
Guandi Temple (关帝庙), commonly referred to as the Grand Temple, is dedicated to the worship of Guan Yu, a revered general from the Three Kingdoms period....
The Yuanjue Temple Pagoda (圆觉寺塔), also known as the Small Temple Pagoda, is a rare surviving example of a densely eaved pagoda in the Datong area of Shanxi...
Huaya Temple (华严寺), located in Datong, was originally built in 1062 during the eighth year of the Liao Dynasty’s Qingning reign. It is one of the best-preserved...
Yong’an Temple (永安寺) is located in Hunyuan County, Datong City, Shanxi Province. Originally constructed during the Jin Dynasty, the temple was destroyed...
Datong Fahua Temple (大同法华寺) is a distinguished example of traditional Buddhist architecture and art. Situated with a north-south orientation, it was originally...
Datong Volcano Park (大同火山群国家地质公园), located in Shanxi Province, China, is renowned for its significant Quaternary volcanic formations. This volcanic field...
The Grand Mosque in Datong (大同清真大寺), one of the two renowned ancient mosques in Shanxi Province, boasts a rich history of over 1,200 years. According to...
The Drum Tower in Datong (大同鼓楼) is an architectural marvel with a rich history dating back to the Ming Dynasty. Originally constructed between 1463 and...
Originally established as the Datong City Museum of Cultural Relics in 1959 and officially renamed Datong Museum (大同市博物馆) in 1963, this institution has...
The Hanging Temple (悬空寺), originally known as “Xuankong Pavilion,” is situated on the sheer cliffs of Cuiping Peak on the west side of Jinlong...
Shanhua Temple (善化寺), commonly known as the Southern Temple (南寺), was originally built during the Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty and was then known...
Mount Heng (恒山, Hengshan Mountain, Mount Hengshan), located in Datong, Shanxi Province, is also known as “Taiheng Mountain” and historically...
The Nine Dragon Screen in Datong (大同九龙壁) is a stunning piece of architectural art, originally built as a decorative screen wall in front of the residence...
The Yungang Grottoes (云冈石窟), originally known as Lingyan Temple (灵岩寺) and Stone Buddha Temple (石佛寺), are a renowned series of ancient rock-cut temples...
The Clay Forest, also known as Tulin (土林), is a remarkable geological site located in Datong, Shanxi Province, China. Established as a scenic area in August...