DatongGeneral Information about DatongDatong which has been inhabited since 200 B.C and is surrounded by Beijing, Huhehaote, Taiyuan and Shijiazhuang. Datong can be found within the Northern parts of the Shanxi Province and is often referred to as an industrial region.
Datong which was originally known as Pincheng attracts many visitors each year all wishing to see the Yungang Grottoes. The Yungang Grottoes are today listed as a World Heritage Site, featuring approximately 51,000 carvings of Buddha's. The Yungang Grottoes are set near the Wuzhou Shan mountains and date back to 460 A.D.
Another site worth exploring while you are visiting Datong is the Hanging Temple, and as the name suggests the temple does hang over the edge of a cliff. The best way of travelling to Datong is via rail with regular trains arriving from Beijing. Hotels in DatongBelow are a selection of Hotels located in Datong, China. Alternatively, you can browse through all Datong Hotels.
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