Recommendation
8.5
Destinations
Datong
A rising inbound-travel dark horse with Yungang Grottoes, frontier history, restored city walls, wooden architecture, and big-value heritage sites.
Suggested stay
1-2 days
Region
North China
City overview
Datong, China
A rising inbound-travel dark horse with Yungang Grottoes, frontier history, restored city walls, wooden architecture, and big-value heritage sites.
Planning note
Works as a strong side trip from Beijing or Taiyuan. Some sights require car transfers.
Main attractions
Food to try
- Knife-cut noodles
- Datong hotpot
- Yellow rice cake
- Mutton soup
Best for
GrottoesAncient architectureHistoryBeijing extension
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