"Datong" Top 5 Page for this destination Datong by nepalgoods

Datong Travel Guide: 62 reviews and 124 photos

Old city - Famous Buddhist Caves - Datong
Old city - Famous Buddhist Caves

Short after the Transsiberian Train reaches the lower plains after descending from the Gobi-Desert the station of Datong lies in the middle of coal mines and fruit plantations.

The old part of the city - I hope - still exists with a city wall, narrow streets and temples. 2009-the old city still exists - it is being renovated and the city wall reconstructed - more in my tips

From Datong you can easily reach the
Buddhist caves of Yungang, which lies 16km from Datong.

I visited Datong in 1988 - many things have changed since then!

2009
2009 - Datong

Modern times reached Datong

  • Last visit to Datong: Nov 2009
  • Intro Updated Dec 5, 2010
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Lobby - Datong Comfortable Hotel in City Center Hotels (1)

The Garden Hotel was recommended to me by a friend in Beijing. He also organized for me a transfer form the trainstation... more travel advice

2009 - Datong General Facts Favorites (5)

The population in Datong is 2,82 million, where of Datong City has 1,1 milion inhabitants. Datong is divided into seven... more travel advice

2009 - Datong City Wall Things to Do (7)

The city wall of datong has not been torn down, but for many many years it was just not noticed. Now the former mayor... more travel advice

Drum Tower - Datong Drum Tower Things to Do (7)

The center of old Datong is still der Drum Tower, which is 18.33 meters long from east to west, 14 meters wide from... more travel advice

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    hunterV's Profile Photo
    Dec 5, 2010 at 7:11 AM

    Hello, Ulrike! You have created a very interesting presentation, thanks! Take care! ~

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    sourbugger's Profile Photo
    Nov 18, 2008 at 11:17 AM

    it's somewhere i would love to visit, even if it's charms have waned.

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    tini58de's Profile Photo
    Oct 20, 2006 at 1:05 AM

    Ulrike, I can only repeat what the other VT friends have already stated: another one of your fabulous pages with great pictures, interesting information and most unusual destinations! Keep up the good work!!

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    Paul2001's Profile Photo
    Dec 24, 2005 at 8:07 AM

    A very interesting page Ulrike. I am thinking of visiting China in '06. I hope you have a great Holiday Season!

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    tremendopunto's Profile Photo
    May 29, 2005 at 3:13 AM

    Beautiful page!I remember this bronce ox (under yout off the beaten track tip),too.It is in the Shanhua Si(in the part of the park where they also have a part of the dragon screen).One horn was missing,but it is a pitty,I dont know much more about it..

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    matcrazy1's Profile Photo
    Jul 11, 2004 at 1:47 PM

    Are there any places in China where you haven't been already? A very nice page with good info! Interesting info on Dragon Screen!

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    sachara's Profile Photo
    Nov 2, 2003 at 1:32 PM

    Great page of Datong. Nice you visited also this place with so many beautiful things to be seen in its surroundings.

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    Leipzig's Profile Photo
    Sep 28, 2003 at 3:46 PM

    Very good page. I envy you for the trip around China you made

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    Luchonda's Profile Photo
    Aug 30, 2003 at 11:22 PM

    What a mystery - the dragon screens !

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    Ekahau's Profile Photo
    Aug 24, 2003 at 8:38 AM

    Ulrike another of your excellent page! great photos and comment. Thanks

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