Datong: The City of Historical Relics
Unlike the classic and elegant scenes in the cities of South China, Datong, China screams of majestic and grandeur vibes. Being one of the twenty-four famous historical cities in China, it is famous for having historic relics and natural beauty. When getting to Datong through the air, you will land in Datong Yungyang Airport, 15.2 kilometers away from the city center.
Best Time to Visit
Yungang and Mt. Hengshan Tourism Festival is held in July or August every year. So it is better to make your Datong, CH hotel bookings during this time of the year. Datong, China during spring often flies with snow. Tourists can visit Mount Hengshan, one of the sacred mountains of Taoism. When visiting the place during summertime, visitors are advised to go to Cailiang Mountain to enjoy the summer’s cool weather. If you don’t want traveling during extremely cold days, avoid visiting Datong during the winter season which starts from November and lasts until February.
What to Do & Area Attractions
While staying in Datong, CH,you can swing by China’s most supreme example of Buddhist cave art, the Yungang Caves. Drawn from the Indian, Persian and even Greek designs, this place is on the top list in Datong’s must-visit attractions. You can also take a stroll at Wenying Lake and see the series of outdoor “galleries” which are co-designed by local artists. Book your stay at Garden Hotel, which is an only few minutes away from Huayan Temple and Nine Dragon Wall.
