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General Info
Datong City locates in the northern Shanxi Province in China. Coal mining is the dominant industry. The city was founded as Pingcheng in 200 BC during the Han Dynasty.
Newslists
v Datong Seeks More Sustainable Economy
v China Taiyuan Coal Exchange to Open in November
v New Technology Promises to Produce Clean Coal
v International Paper-cutting Exhibition
Travel in Jinzhong

Mt. Mianshan - a Wonderland on Earth

Wang Family's Grand Courtyard: the Grassroots "Forbidden City"
Yungang Grottoes-Gallery of Ancient Buddhist Art Glories
The Yungang Grottoes are well-known as a treasure-house of ancient Buddhist art and one of the three largest major cave complexes in China.
A Short Trip to the Hanging Monastery
Built on the sheer cliffside some 1,400 years ago, the Hanging Monastery is noted for its rare shrine with statues from Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism sitting together.
Cultural Treasure
Shulaibao(counting in the cash) is a poetic, fast, rhythmic, comical oral performance that is believed to date back to the beginning of the 19th century.
Travel Tips

Climate

Shopping

Dining

Transportation
Sightseeings

Huayan Temple

Mt. Hengshan: Sacred Taoist Mountain

Nine Dragon Screen-Oldest and Largest Glazed Screen in China
Special Thanks to

Shanxi Provincial Government

Datong Municipal Government



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