When is a good time to travel to Datong?

Datong is a popular tourist city in Shanxi, where many scenic spots and profound cultural heritage are deeply loved by people. When we travel here, we will experience the Buddhist culture, traditional architectural culture and special food here, which are worth exploring. Let's learn about Datong!

the best time to visit: May-October is the best time to visit. Datong has a high terrain, and the mountains in the southeast block the ocean airflow, with less precipitation and large temperature difference between day and night, especially in spring.

: visit tips

1. Before you travel to Datong, you must fully understand the historical stories of the scenic spots you want to visit and make a good travel plan.

2. Datong is dry in summer, so we must do a good job of hydrating and sun protection.

3. It's cold in spring and autumn in Datong, so take long-sleeved trousers before going out to prevent illness.

4. Datong is rich in coal. It is conceivable that the air quality is worse, and there is often black sand in the wind. Friends who wear contact lenses should be extra careful. Sunglasses and hats are essential, and masks can be used at any time.

5. Datong Hotel leaves work early. Lunch usually closes at 13: and dinner usually closes at 2:. Therefore, tourists should coordinate their travel time so as not to get hungry after playing for a day.

6. Datong is different from other cities. Some scenic spots graduate student ID cards can also be discounted!

Datong traffic guide

Public transportation: Datong bus network, east to Yuzhoutuan in Yudong New District, west to Jiangjiawan in the mining area, south to Maojiazao in Huairen County, and north to Baoziwan in Xinrong District.

Because Datong has carried out the process of protecting the ancient city, the bus station is different from the bus station. When tourists take a bus in the city, they must ask the locals clearly before getting on the bus, so as not to take the wrong bus and waste time. Bus fares range from 1 yuan to 2 yuan.

Tips: You can take bus No.3-1, No.3-2 and No.1 in Datong to Yungang Grottoes. 3-1 Road still runs from Li Xin to Yungang Mine; 3-2 Road remains Datong Railway Station to Yungang Grottoes; Bus No.1 goes from outside the west gate to Xinrong District. Bus No.4 runs between the railway station and the airport.

Taxi: The starting price of taxis in Datong is 6 yuan/3km, and it operates in 1.2 yuan/km during the day and 1.6 yuan/km at night. You have to bear the toll of crossing the bridge yourself.

Tips: Taxis in Datong are fine, but taxis in surrounding counties are a little messy. If you don't set up a watch, you will charge too high a price. Tourists should charter a car to visit outside the city. If you must take a taxi, don't bargain mercilessly.

Datong must-see attractions: Yungang Grottoes, Mount Hengshan Hanging Temple, Jiulongbi, Shanhua Temple, Great Muslim Temple, Datong Tulin and Datong Volcano Group.

Datong specialty

preserved apricots: Because preserved apricots are produced in Tunxiang, Wang Guan, this county, they are also called preserved apricots in Tun, Wang Guan. The method is not very complicated. Apricots can be made into preserved apricots after they are pitted and dried. Preserved apricots are divided into preserved apricots and preserved apricots, among which preserved apricots have the best taste, golden color, soft meat, sweet and sour taste.

cloud tartary buckwheat tea: tartary buckwheat, also called bitter wheat, is a small miscellaneous grain. Not only has high nutritional value, but also has the functions of delaying the aging of blood sugar, blood lipid and urine sugar and treating stomach diseases.

Guangling paper-cutting: Guangling paper-cutting is one of the three major schools of folk paper-cutting in China, which is unique for its vivid composition, vivid expression, delicate knife cutting, elegant materials without dyeing, exquisite packaging and production technology. Known as "China's unique folk art", it plays an important role in Chinese paper-cutting.