Datong

Shanxi · China

Datong, China
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Best time to go
spring and autumn
Budget
$
Accessibility
limited
Coordinates
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A historic city in northern Shanxi that served as a capital under the Northern Wei dynasty and later guarded the frontier. Its restored city walls and nearby cave temples reflect a long Buddhist and military heritage.

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