Datong

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Yungang Grottoes near Datong
Yungang Grottoes near Datong
Yungang Grottoes near Datong, China
The Hanging Temple or Hanging Monastery near Datong in Shanxi Province, China. The Hanging Temple is a major tourist sight near Datong. Close up view of the ancient temple on the cliff.
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Where to stay in Datong

Whilst planning a visit to China, I came across these hanging temples. Off course I had to to go to Datong.

Chengqu District

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chengqu District and surrounding area, you can visit Fantawild Theme Park and Weidu Waterpark.

Chengqu District
Whilst planning a visit to China, I came across these hanging temples. Off course I had to to go to Datong.

Datong City Center

The restaurants and museums are a few reasons travellers visit Datong City Center. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Fantawild Theme Park and Wenying Lake are a few top sights nearby.

Datong City Center
Statue at Yungang Grottoes, China.

Yungang District

While visiting Yungang District, you might make a stop by sights like Pteroceltis Tatarinowii Nature Reserve and Yungang Grottoes.

Yungang District
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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.

Xinrong District
Datong Pipa Hotel

Datong Pipa Hotel

3.5 out of 5
No.2 Block-B South Side Qingyuan Street Datong Shanxi
The price is RM104 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
RM104
RM122 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Datong. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (96 reviews)
Very helpfull and friendly staff. Nice big room and warm bathroom. Really recommanded!

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Datong Pipa Hotel
Wufuju Courtyard

Wufuju Courtyard

3.5 out of 5
Pingcheng District Datong shanxi
Stay at this B&B in Datong. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Ming Dynasty Fanjiu Mausoleum and Wenying Lake are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
We just came back from Datong. The weather is so cold and we were told it’s been the coldest days for this winter. We barely can walk outside for more than 2-5 minutes. It’s extremely cold on the day to Yungang Shiku, my toes and fingers felt frozen. Walking around in the accent city is almost impossible, ...

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Wufuju Courtyard
Four Points Datong Pingcheng

Four Points Datong Pingcheng

2 out of 5
Shanghe Time Square, E Wanshou Rd Datong Shanxi
The price is RM189 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
RM189
RM221 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Datong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Fantawild Theme Park and Wenying Lake are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
The room was spacious and the view we have is excellent!

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Four Points Datong Pingcheng
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4 out of 5
No.7 Yard, Xigeduo Lane Jinzhong shanxi
Stay at this aparthotel in Jinzhong. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Yuci Old City and Sanjin Paradise are located ...
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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