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Datong Ancient City: Travel through time and experience the weight of history

The world is vast, and there are always some places that can make us feel like we've traveled through time and returned to the past. Datong Ancient City is such a charming place. Datong Ancient City is located in Datong City, Shanxi Province. It is one of the most complete ancient cities in China. With its long history, magnificent architecture, and rich cultural heritage, it exudes a unique charm. Datong City Wall: Tall and sturdy, with a circumference of about 7.2 kilometers, you can stroll around and enjoy the scenery of the ancient city. Tickets are about 50 yuan. Huayan Temple: A Buddhist temple built during the Liao and Jin dynasties, with magnificent architecture and exquisite Buddha statues. Tickets are about 80 yuan. Shanhua Temple: The layout is rigorous, and it is the most complete temple among the Liao and Jin dynasties. Free. Food experience: Datong Copper Hotpot: The soup base is delicious and the ingredients are rich. We recommend Fenglin Pavilion, with a per capita cost of about 100 yuan. Huanggao: Sweet and delicious, it is a local specialty. Any small shop will do, with a per capita cost of about 15 yuan. Accommodation recommendations: Datong Hotel: Located in the city center, convenient for travel, standard room is about 400 yuan per night. Hotel: Elegant environment, complete facilities, standard room is about 300 yuan per night. The best time to travel is spring, summer, and autumn. Transportation is convenient, and you can choose to take a bus or a taxi. Please pay attention to the protection of cultural relics during your visit. Travel route: First, climb the Datong City Wall and overlook the entire ancient city. Then, visit Huayan Temple and Shanghua Temple in turn. During your time in Datong Ancient City, you will have a deep dialogue with history. Come here and explore its unique charm! Datong Ancient City Travel Historical and Cultural City Shanxi Datong
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Posted: Feb 20, 2025
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