Datong is famous for coal, we say Datong people are rich. Now the mayor Mr Geng gave the big change for Datong, as a cultural city, Datong
should attract more tourists to visit. After many years construction, Datong get more beautiful, and nice to visit.
The city of Datong is one of the famous historical and cultural cities in China, With a history of over 2500 years, the capital of Northern Wei (386~534) for 96 years, and the second capital of Liao (916~1125) and Jin (1115~1234).
Datong was the political, economic and military center of ancient North China. The nice attractions are Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, Mountain Hengshan, Datong Great Wall. and some sights as Shanhua Temple, Huayan Temple, Datong City Wall, Nine Dragon Screen Wall in the downtown, and the Wooden Pagoda at Yinxiang County etc.
So you need 2 or 3 days to visit. We have one day Datong Tour, and two days Datong Tour.
Private One Day Datong Tours
Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple Tour
Spend one day to visit Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple with private guide and driver.
Hanging Temple and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda Tour
1500 years old hanging temple and 990 years old wooden pagoda show us the ancient architecture.