Through the lens of history, what manner of city is Datong?
The commercial metropolis was once a world-class city. The Northern Wei Dynasty was founded by the Xianbei people, an ancient ethnic group with lofty ambitions. They established their...
7.87 million visitors Datong welcomes record number of tourists in first half of 2025
On 30 July, the Datong Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau announced that during the first half of 2025, eight key monitored attractions including the Yungang Grottoes, Mount Heng Scenic...
Yungang Grottoes has been selected for Ctrip's Reputation List as one of the ‘100 Must-Visit Asian Destinations for 2026’.
Huanghe News Network, Datong (Reporter Fang Kai) — Recently, Ctrip Group's Eighth Global Partner Summit convened in Istanbul, Turkey. At the event, Datong's Yungang Grottoes...
Datong's cultural tourism market is experiencing a surge in activity, with the index rising by nearly 10% year-on-year in the first half of the year.
Recent data from the China Datong Tourism Development Index Report (First Half of 2025), compiled and released by Xinhua Index Research Institute, indicates that Datong's cultural and...
Where ancient and modern blend, New rhythms beckon visitors to Datong.
Datong in Shanxi, a strategic stronghold during the Han dynasties, the imperial capital of the Northern Wei dynasty, a secondary capital under the Liao and Jin dynasties, and a major...
History of Pingcheng District, Datong City
Pingcheng District of Datong City lies at the northern edge of the Datong Basin, bordering Yunzhou District to the east, adjoining Yungang District to the southwest, and neighbouring...
Introduction to the Ancient City Walls of Datong
The ancient city walls are situated in Pingcheng District, Datong City. As the wall ruins remain distinctly visible, they are still marked on the vast majority of modern maps of Datong....
Introduction to Pingcheng District, Datong City
Pingcheng District, situated in northern Shanxi Province, serves as the political, economic and cultural heart of Datong City – China's renowned ‘Coal Capital’. It...
Historical Evolution of the Administrative Divisions of Datong City
The tribes in the Datong area during the Xia Dynasty were called Xunyu, during the Shang Dynasty they were called Guifang, and during the Western Zhou Dynasty they were called Beirong....
A Brief Introduction to the Cultural History of Datong City
Datong boasts a long and distinguished history. The Sanggan River and the Yu River, both tributaries within its territory, run from north to south through the region. Historically known as...
