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Datong City is situated in northern Shanxi Province. It is bordered by Inner Mongolia to the North and Hebei Province to the east. Covering an area of it has four districts and seven counties under its prefecture. It is the second largest city in Shanxi Province.History of Datong
Datong is one of the 24 famous historical and cultural cities in China due to its ever prosperous history. With a history of over 2400 years, it was the capital of Northern Wei (386~534) for 96 years, and the 'support capital' of Liao (916~1125) and Jin (1115~1234). It was the political, economic and military center of ancient North China, which attracted many people from various nations for trade or business.
What to see in Datong?
Known as the 'City of the Coal', it has developed into the second largest industrial city in Shanxi due to its advantage in energy. Its large reserves of coal make it a very important energy base for China. The scenery here differs markedly from the delicate and pretty cities south of Yangtze River. Here, green hills and small clean streams are rarely seen. What you can find is continuous peaks rising one upon another; majestic old temples standing for thousands of years and the vast sky and light cloud over your head. All of this reveals a grand and infinite air.
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| Datong Yungang Grottoes | Hengshan Mountain | Hanging Monastery |
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| Shanhua Temple | Nine Dragon Screen | Huayan Monastery |
When to visit Datong?
Datong is subjected to the temperate continental monsoon climate and has distinct four seasons. Winter here usually lasts four months. Cold and windy, it has an average temperature of -12.8ºC to 6.3ºC.Though the temperature rises in spring, it still remains brisk averaging about 6.5ºC~9.1ºC . Snow or sandstorms are also frequent in spring whereas the weather becomes cool and humid in the summer. When autumn arrives, the sky is clear and the air is crisp. The best time to visit Datong is from April to September where the annual average temperature is 6.3ºC despite the sharp temperature swings from day to night. Clothing to protect against the cold weather is highly recommended. Moreover, since Datong is the main site of coal production in China, the air here is usually not much clean for it always flies coal ash.
Yungang & Mt. Hengshan Tourism Festival is held in July or August every year in Datong. During the festival, there are many activities related to Datong culture, such as the exhibition of the local handicrafts and products, opera, dance and a food festival.
How to reach Datong?
Since it is a key resource city, transportation here is quite convenient, especially by air and by train. Series of flight routes and railways work as a huge net to connect the city with many nearby cities. The city has three main bus stations: Datong Bus Station, Xinnan Passenger Transport Station and Dongguan Bus Station. City-buses and taxis provide a lot of convenience for tourists to tour around the city.
Datong Travel Tips
1. Local Highlights: Known as the 'City of the Coal', it has developed into the second largest industrial city in Shanxi due to its advantage in energy. Its large reserves of coal make it a very important energy base for China.
2. Useful Numbers
Tourism Complaint: 0352-5022674
Tourism Enquiry: 0352-5102265; 0352-2020315
Consumer Complaint: 12315
Weather Inquiry: 121
China Mobile Service Tel: 10086
China Union Service Tel: 10010; 10011
China Telecom Service Tel: 10000
3. Bank
Foreign exchange is available in Bank of China, and here are some of its branches in Datong City:
Datong City Branch
Address: No.62, Yingbin Road (West)
Xinjian Road (South) Branch
Address: No.83, Xinjian Road (South)
Western Third Ring Road Branch
Address: No.29, Western Third Ring Road
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