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1. Yungang Shiku (Yungang Caves)
Influenced by the Buddhist site of Bamiyan in Afghanistan and the caves of Kizil and Kuqa, the stone carvings of Yungang are the earliest of their...
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2. Ying Xian Mu Ta (Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda)
Built in 1056 during the Liao dynasty, this impressive building is China's oldest surviving wooden pagoda. From the outside, it appears to have...
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3. Jing Xia You (Coal Mine Tour)
One of Datong's latest travel fads is a visit to a local coal mine. You get to suit up in a real coal miner's outfit complete with boots and light-equipped...
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4. Xuankong Si (Hanging Temple)
This temple, clinging to the side of a cliff, is composed of some 40 connected halls that appear to be supported by toothpicks. Looking more like...
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Datong. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
