Datong City Museum
Datong Museum is a comprehensive regional museum, currently designated as a National Class I Museum. Its establishment commenced in 1958, with the institution formally opening to the...
Introduction to the Great Wall at Datong
The Great Wall of China stands as a world-renowned cultural heritage site. Designated as one of the first batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units by the State Council in...
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...
