Visit Datong City Center
Popular places to visit
Mount Heng
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Heng during your travels in Hunyuan County. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
Shanhua Temple
Shanhua Temple is just one of the places to see in Datong, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.
Huayan Temple
After visiting Huayan Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Datong. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.
Yungang Grottoes
Explore the great outdoors at Yungang Grottoes, a lovely green space in Datong. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
Beyond the Great Wall
You can find out about the history of Datong with a stop at Beyond the Great Wall.
Weidu Waterpark
Enjoy an outing to Weidu Waterpark during your stay in Datong. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
Things to do
Datong Private Tour: Marvels of Hanging Temple & Yungang Grottoes
One Day Datong Yungang Grottoes,Hanging Temple Tour with English speaking driver
Datong Yungang Grottoes Hanging Temple Wooden Pagoda by Car
4-Day Unlimited Culture Tour to Datong Pingyao Xian from Beijing
Private Day Tour to Datong from Beijing by Train: Yungang Caves, Hanging Temple
Top hotels in Datong City Center
Datong Pipa Hotel
Near the downtown. Delicious breakfast. A lot of historical sites and great dining options within walking distance.
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
Wufuju Courtyard
Fantastic location, comfortable room, friendly staff, and delicious breakfast
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Yungang Jianguo Hotel
Garden Hotel
Great location, very friendly English speaking staff. They also help with organizing tours to sites off interest.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2019
Yungang Meigao Hotel
Weidu International Hotel
Engaging staff and helpful. Some staff had good English which certainly helps. One issue was the hotel does not accept non Unionpay cards so had difficulty in paying for room. Bedroom did smell of smoke but I am used to this. buffet was excellent for breakfast. plenty of food all the time.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2018
Other neighbourhoods around Datong City Center
Chengqu District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chengqu District and surrounding area, you can visit Weidu Waterpark and Fantawild Theme Park.
Yungang District
While visiting Yungang District, you might make a stop by sights like Tan Mei Kee Nuns Statues and Yungang Grottoes.
Xinrong District
While visiting Xinrong District, you might make a stop by sights like Beyond the Great Wall and Northern Wei Dynasty Empress Feng Grave.
