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>> A Datong Tour from Beijing's Back Garden to Datong Central Axis in Great Harmony.
>> Why not take a Datong Yungang Grottoes Tour? Know as Pingcheng, Datong was once the capital of the Northern Wei Dynasty (1,600 years ago) which was the golden time for the emperors to build Yungang Grottoes, a world heritage site & one of the Four Great Grottoes of China.
>> How about a Datong Tour from Beijing? Known as "Beijing's Back Garden" since the late Qing Dynasty due to Empress Dowager Cixi, Datong is now only a 2 to 2.5 hours High speed Train from Beijing. Why not enjoy a Beijing side trip in Datong or have a nice weekend in Datong from Beijing?
>> Would like to do a Datong Wukong Tour? The 2024 release of the blockbuster game Black Myth: Wukong, featuring Shanxi tourist attractions (especially in Datong), has further boosted tourism to this province. Follow Black Myth: Wukong to explore its film locations: Yungang Grottoes, Huayan Temple, Shanhua Temple & Hanging Temple.
>> Plan a Datong City Walk Tour for its Datong Cental Axis? Datong, literally means Great Harmony, it used to be the "Coal Capital of China" now it is a great example of the concept of "Twin Cities on One Axis" by Liang Sicheng, the father of modern Chinese architecture. With Datong Central Axis, both Daotong Ancient City (Huayan Temple, 600-year-old Datong Ancient City Wall) and Datong New City (Modern Museums & Bridges) are shining harmoniously with modernity and culture with ecology.
>> Take a Datong Tour with Wutaishan (World Heritage) to explore Buddhist culture at one of China's Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains. Trace the footsteps of Liang Sicheng to explore more of Shanxi Ancient Architecture, including the two oldest wooden structures in China - Fuguang Temple & Nanchan Temple.
>> Contact us to design your Datong Tours in Shanxi, offering more things to do in Datong (history, Buddhism, and architectural marvels)! Book Shanxi Datong Tours to Taiyuan, Wutaishan, and Pingyao at a cheap price and best service.
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Where is Datong? How to get to Datong?
Datong is a city located in the northwestern part of Shanxi Province, China. It's the first major city for you to enter Shanxi from the north. You can get to Datong by flight to Datong Yungang International Airport. You can take a high speed train to Datongnan Railway Station which provides high-speed rail services between Datong and cities like Beijing, Taiyuan, Xian, Zhengzhou, and Hohhot.
How Many Days Do You Need for a Datong Tour?
1-2 Days: Focus on the must-see highlights: Yungang Grottoes (World Heritage), Datong Ancient City (Huayan Temple, Nine Dragon Wall, Datong Ancient City Wall), Hanging Temple, and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda.
3-4 Days: Go deeper with a hike tour to Wutaishan from Datong. Explore the Shanxi Ancient Achitecture & Buddhist Mountain.
Take a Datong Tour from 3 Best Datong Tours to enjoy your tour to the Top Destinations in Datong of Shanxi. Follow Wukong to explore Shanxi Ancient Architecture with our 3 Days Datong Tour. For breathtaking natural landscapes & Buddhism culture, opt for our 4 Days Datong Tour with Wutaishan. Extend your Datong Tour with our 6 Days Shanxi World Heritage Tour to explore the Best of Shanxi (Datong, Wutaishan, Pingyao, and Taiyuan). Contact us to plan your Datong Tour now.
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Aisha
Malaysia
Highly recommended for families seeking history and nature. The desert experience at Shapotou was unforgettable, and seeing the massive Western Xia Tombs gave us a real history lesson. The highlight was tasting the excellent wine at Xige Winery—a pleasant surprise in China's west! The tour was well-organized, and the guide and driver were exceptional, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey.
Destination(s): Ningxia
Date of Experience: Sep 02, 2025
Tour Customized by: Nicole
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Emily Johnson
USA
Expert guides and seamless logistics made our trip truly exceptional. Highly recommended! The Tengger Desert's colorful lakes were a surreal highlight after an unforgettable night camping under Shapotou's starry sky. The history, wine, and off-roading created a perfect, diverse adventure.
Destination(s): Ningxia
Date of Experience: Oct 09, 2025
Tour Customized by: Anthony
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Ryan Tan
Singapore
The perfect mix of history, wine tasting, and desert adventures, especially camping in Shapotou under the stars. Highlights included the stunning Western Xia Tombs and Xige Winery. Truly unique and well-organized—highly recommended!
Destination(s): Ningxia
Date of Experience: Jun 12, 2025
Tour Customized by: Danny
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