Which scenic spots in Datong have the potential to become 5A-level scenic spots, and in what aspects do we need to work hard to build them?

5A level is the highest level of tourist attractions in China. Because the threshold is very high and the review is very strict, 5A level scenic spots usually become the golden sign of the scenic spot, bringing tourism, transportation, catering, consumption and other industries. bring great economic benefits.

The scoring requirements for 5A-level scenic spots: service quality and environmental quality (including: tourism transportation, tour services, tourism safety, sanitation, postal and telecommunications services, tourism shopping, comprehensive management, resource and environmental protection), landscape quality (Including: resource attractiveness, market influence), tourists’ opinions (including: external transportation, internal tour routes, viewing facilities, road signs, scenic introduction boards, promotional materials, tour guide explanations, service quality, safety and security, environmental sanitation, 16 items including toilets, postal and telecommunications services, shopping, catering or food, travel order, scenery protection, and overall impression).

As of January 7, 2020, the National Tourism Administration has officially identified 280 national 5A tourist scenic spots.

5A-level scenic spot license

As a famous historical and cultural city, Datong is currently the only Yungang Grottoes that is a 5A-level scenic spot and is included in the World Heritage List. With rich historical relics and natural scenery, what other scenic spots in Datong have the potential to become 5A-level scenic spots in the future?

Datong Ancient City Scenic Area

Unlike Pingyao Ancient City, Datong Ancient City is not a complete group of ancient buildings concentrated in a certain period, but is composed of ancient buildings from various periods. The scenic spots embody the history and culture of Datong.

A snapshot of the ancient city of Datong

A snapshot of the ancient city of Datong

There are many cultural relics and historic sites in the ancient city of Datong, mainly from the Northern Wei Dynasty, Liao, Jin and Yuan Dynasties, Ming and Qing Dynasties, and the Republic of China. ruins and buildings. The numerous museums, memorial halls, and exhibition halls allow the classic and modern to complement each other, allowing you to feel the historical context of this city.

Datong Ancient City is a major project planned by the Chinese Mayor Geng Yanbo. Due to the huge amount of work, it has not yet been completed. The scenic spot attracts many tourists because of its many attractions and high quality, and all of them are free except Huayan Temple. The scenic spot is located in the center of the city, with convenient transportation, shopping and sanitation. The nearby hotel accommodation and other service industries are developed, and the service quality and management quality in the scenic spot are high. All very high. The core requirements for the selection of 5A-level scenic spots have basically been met. The current bottleneck is mainly that huge projects have not been completed.