The notebook of Datong
Collect views that reward the effort.
Buddhist caves, monumental temples and restored ramparts bear witness to an ancient capital at the gates of the steppe.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Heritage · Mountain
Good accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Datong
Buddhist caves, monumental temples and restored ramparts bear witness to an ancient capital at the gates of the steppe.
To understand what Datong is, you have to look at the caves of Yungang, Huayan Temple and Datong Wall. These places give us a view of a territory marked by urban life, heritage and mountain reliefs and allow us to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Caves of Yungang
- Huayan Temple
- Muraille de Datong
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Cave
Caves of Yungang
Yungang aligns dozens of caves carved in the 5th and 6th centuries, with monumental statues and walls covered with reliefs. The exterior path is long and exposed; the main cavities require time to distinguish styles and restorations.
Temple
Huayan Temple
Huayan preserves large Buddhist halls of origin Liao and Jin in the center of the city. Datong. Charpentes, statues and inner courtyard offer a quieter visit than the large nearby rock sites.
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Muraille de Datong
The current wall restores the Ming Datong On an imposing perimeter, punctuated with doors and towers. A walk in height reveals the contrast between reconstructed neighborhoods, ancient temples and modern city.
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