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Datong Ancient City
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Datong Ancient City

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Datong Ancient City is the historic core of Datong, Shanxi. It served as the capital Pingcheng during the Northern Wei dynasty, the western auxiliary capital during the Liao and Jin dynasties, and a strategic frontier stronghold in the Ming dynasty, earning it the enduring title "northern key." Over its 2,000-year history spanning dynastic changes, the city's location remained largely unchanged, preserving its chessboard-style street grid centered on Sipailou to this day. The 2008 conservation and restoration project reunited the city walls, reconnected the moat, and gradually revived ancient architecture and old streets, layering the grandeur of an ancient capital with modern life within the same walled city. The ancient town offers an exceptionally dense concentration of noteworthy sights: in Huayan Temple's Liao- and Jin-dynasty halls, the graceful "clasped-hands, smiling" Liao-dynasty bodhisattva statue in the Scripture Depository Hall has long been hailed as the "Oriental Venus"; Shanhua Temple preserves a complete complex of Liao- and Jin-era wooden architecture. The Nine-dragon Wall, originally a glazed screen wall before the Ming-dynasty Dai Prince's residence (destroyed in war), survives with its nine coiling dragons still radiant—older and larger than its counterparts in Beijing's Forbidden City and Beihai Park. Climbing the reconstructed Ming-style city walls reveals a bird's-eye view of the square town's crisscrossing four main streets and orderly rooftops. An evening wait for sunset on the ramparts, followed by the illuminated outlines of walls and watchtowers after dark, makes for one of the town's most enchanting moments. Walking is recommended for touring: the attractions inside the city walls are spaced closely, allowing Huayan Temple, Shanhua Temple, the Nine-dragon Wall, and the drum tower to form a connected route. When tired, you may turn into the area around East Drum Tower Street, where time-honored shops and snack stores are concentrated, making it ideal for resting and replenishing. The ancient town covers a considerable area, so allocate at least half a day and wear comfortable shoes to leisurely appreciate the layered historical depth of this ancient capital.

Datong · 48.2 km from Yanggao
Badaling Great Wall
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Badaling Great Wall

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The Badaling Great Wall is a highly representative section of the Ming Great Wall, located in Yanqing, Beijing, north of Juyong Pass. Since ancient times, it has been a strategic military location guarding the northwestern passage to the capital. The pass city is trapezoidal in shape, narrow in the east and wide in the west, with two gates, east and west. The east gate bears the inscription "Juyong Outer Town," and the west gate bears the inscription "Key to the North Gate." Both inscriptions remain clearly legible to this day. Extending north from the pass is the North Wall, along which more than ten watchtowers are distributed; to the south is the South Wall, which has fewer watchtowers. North Tower 8 is the highest point of the entire section, at over 1,000 meters above sea level, and from its top you can overlook the magnificent sweep of the wall winding along the mountain ridges. The North Wall has higher terrain and steeper slopes with open views, and is the main route for most visitors; the South Wall is relatively gentle and less crowded, making it suitable for visitors who want to take photos at a relaxed pace and avoid the crowds. If time permits, walking the South Wall first and then the North Wall is a more leisurely arrangement. Badaling Great Wall is also one of the earlier sections of the wall opened to the public. The top surface of the wall is paved with square bricks, and the widest parts can accommodate five horses walking side by side. Defensive structures such as battlements and arrow holes are well preserved, and walking along it gives a direct sense of the construction standards of Ming Dynasty border defense works. In fall, layers of red leaves on the mountains contrast beautifully with the gray brick wall, making it a season that many photography enthusiasts travel specifically to capture. ▲Travel through 600 years of gilded splendor and encounter the visual shock of crimson red leaves blanketing the mountains ▲nightAs night falls, it winds through the mountains like a brilliant golden dragon, and the ancient city wall illuminated by lights tells of the glory and mystery of a thousand years of history ▲ In winter, the Badaling Great Wall, covered in pristine white snow, winds through the mountains like a silver dragon. The golden light of dawn spills across the wall, painting a tranquil and magnificent picture.

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The Palace Museum
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The Palace Museum

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The Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace, was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and is also the symbol of ancient China. When you are in the majestic and orderly high walls and deep courtyards, you can truly feel its former glory. ▲The long history has left behind large-scale precious buildings and countless cultural relics, which have also become the main attraction of visiting the Forbidden City today. ▲Classic attractions: The Forbidden City Corner Tower is a polygonal building with a convex plane on all four sides. It is located in Dongcheng District, Beijing. The roof has three layers. The upper layer is a hip roof with vertical and horizontal intersections. It is composed of a gable roof with flowing water on two slopes and a hip roof with four slopes. Because there are nine main ridges on this roof, it is called the Nine-ridge Hall. ▲Sundials are divided into two types according to their installation principle: equatorial and horizontal. The sundial installed using the equatorial principle is called an equatorial sundial. The key points of its production are that it must have a time plate, a latitude arc and a gnomon. When operating, the time plate must be parallel to the equatorial plane of the earth, the gnomon must be in the same direction as the earth's axis, and the shadow cast by the gnomon on the gnomon is the desired time. ▲The Treasure House is located in the Ningshou Palace area. It has a rich collection of treasures, including Buddhist supplies, ornaments, daily utensils, and treasures for appreciation. Among them, the red coral lion about 14 cm high, the Dongzhu court beads about 130 cm long, and the gold "Fengtianzhibao" seal are all rare treasures. ▲The Clock and Watch Museum is located in the Fengxian Hall in the palace. Most of the clocks on display are British products, but there are also clocks from other countries such as France and Switzerland. In addition to the timing function, these clocks are decorated with figures, birds, beasts, flowers, etc., which can also make various different movements. They are very delicately made. Among them, the copper-plated gilded writing clock, the copper-plated gilded enamel gourd-top fishing and woodcutting farming clock, and the copper-plated gilded rotating flower running man rhinoceros carrying clock are very rare.

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Universal Beijing Resort
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Universal Beijing Resort

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Beijing Universal Studios is a highly anticipated theme park destination, including Universal Theme Park, Beijing Universal CityWalk, and two resort hotels. It features brand new selected Attraction and includes popular entertainment facilities and attractions from Universal Theme Parks around the world. ▲Universal Studios Beijing: Blending Chinese cultural elements to create a unique experience, it has seven theme Attraction, 37 rides and entertainment facilities and landmark attractions, 24 performances, 80 Dining and 30 retail stores.  ▲Minion Land: It is a colorful world full of joy! At this moment, these naughty Minions are walking around the streets, ports and city centers, having fun all over the world without restraint! At the same time, Gru is also recruiting soldiers for the Minions Army, so hurry up and sign up at Gru's house! ▲The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™: Here you can leave the ordinary world behind and experience the wonderful rides and endless magical adventures, which will lead you step by step into a thrilling and interesting magical world! ▲Transformers Metrobase: This is a Cybertron-style base, which is transformed by Transformers the size of a city. If you are ready to become an agent, then accept Optimus Prime's recruitment, join the Beijing Nest Force, fight side by side with the Autobots, and fight against the Decepticons to protect the earth! ▲Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness: This is an ancient place like a paradise, and also a legendary place that combines the beauty of nature and craftsmanship. Come here to explore your own Kung Fu! There's also Jurassic World Isla Nublar, Hollywood, and Waterworld waiting for you to explore! ▲The Universal Studios Grand Hotel The Universal Studios Grand Hotel is located at the entrance of Universal Studios Beijing and offers Hollywood-themed accommodation and the privilege of Early Park Admission via the Universal Studios Beijing VIP Experience entrance; NUO Resort Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the entrance. Guests can enjoy a well-equipped fitness center, indoor swimming pool, and spa center (NUO SPA). Guests can also enjoy Early Park Admission via the Universal Studios Beijing VIP Experience entrance. Both hotels combine themed features with high-end facilities to create an immersive vacation experience.

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※1-day private charter tour to Xuankong Temple + Yungang Grottoes in Datong [Hotel pickup included]
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※Datong Xuankong Temple + Ying County Wooden Pagoda Private Charter 1-Day Tour [Flexible Departure Time | Train Station Pickup]
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※Xuankong Temple + Yungang Grottoes + Huayan Monastery 1-day tour by private charter [Exclusive private charter with hotel pickup]
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Datong: Hanging Temple & Yungang Grottoes Classic Day Tour | CITS × ZANBUS
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Tour to Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple (Entrance Fees Not Included)
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Datong Ancient City Night Food Tour: Taste 10 Local Northern Snacks & Ancient Hutong Walk
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Datong Northern Wei Royal Banquet | Live show & restored ancient cuisine
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DaTong:Pingcheng Northern Wei Immersive Banquet | Yungang-themed ancient dining experience
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Datong Northern Wei Immersive Dinner Show | Yungang cultural banquet
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Datong Ancient Northern Wei Themed Banquet with Live Performance & Historic Cuisine
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Dear~baby~October 16, 2025
5.0
There is a saying about the big longevity character on Yunmen Mountain that a person is not as tall as an inch, which means that the person below the longevity character on Yunmen Mountain is not as tall as the inch below it. It is worth a visit. This is also the most famous scenic spot in the ancient Kyushu Qingzhou.

Yunmen Mountain

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好吗_好的January 31, 2018
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The second time I went, I didn't go on weekends. There were not many people and when there were fewer people, it was a feeling that there were accommodation upstairs. It was convenient not to go out. It was not cold. There were too few places for eating nearby.

Jiulong Hot Spring Resort

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M50***61November 10, 2026
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The murals are exquisite, and the Buddha statues are very lifelike. You absolutely must visit this ancient temple when you come to Datong! It rained the first day I went, so I couldn't see anything. I went again early the next morning. It would be great if the second ticket was a few yuan cheaper! 😭

Huayan Temple

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妮妮0913April 28, 2025
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Drill through the crack in the ground. After entering, go down through a hole. It is challenging.

Hongmensi Relic Site

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喝了红牛有力量November 11, 2026
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It's worth going. I'm not qualified to comment, but I feel it's a must-visit in this lifetime. You could go multiple times. Datong has a much stronger historical charm than Beijing and Luoyang, which I've been to, and there's even more delicious food.

Yungang Grottoes

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WYQ6270November 5, 2026
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The mottled Ming Dynasty city walls bear witness to six centuries of wind and frost, with autumn sunlight filtering through the crenellations. Deep within the city's alleys, the Liao Dynasty statues of Huayan Temple smile with lowered brows, while the eaves of Shanhua Temple cast shadows of clouds. The aroma of knife-cut noodles wafts from time-honored shops, the clinking of coppersmiths echoes through the alleys, and old-timers play chess by the city walls, fanning themselves with palm-leaf fans. This is not just an empty shell of an ancient city for taking photos; it is a metropolis that has lived for a thousand years in the border region—ancient buildings retain their soul, the everyday life nourishes their roots, and every step reveals the profound weight and gentleness of northern Shanxi.

Datong Ancient City

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M48***11September 4, 2021
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Very good, very good, very good, very good, very good

Yunlin Temple

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Anonymous userNovember 9, 2026
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I almost turned into a popsicle because I arrived too early. My honest advice is to not go in November. Despite all of the above the expierce alone tops anything I have done in my life. I was in awe even after leaving the Great Wall. Once you get your barcode entry is a walk in the park. I only picked Badaling due to accessibility and nothing else.

Badaling Great Wall

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M41***31November 11, 2026
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Sister Wang's explanations are incredibly down-to-earth and detailed. Her voice is loud and clear, easy to understand, and she's adept at creating a lively atmosphere. She's approachable and her entry points are very engaging, making the 3-hour lecture anything but boring. She even teaches photography angles and techniques, what to photograph and what not to. Highly recommended!

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芹兮November 10, 2026
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Finally, we arrived at Universal Studios Beijing, embarking on a magical journey through movies and fairy tales. Here, all the fatigue of adults was healed. Although the whole day was rushed and packed with activities, we gained a wealth of joy and relaxation. After entering the park, we immersed ourselves in the various themed areas. Every scene was a highly realistic recreation of a movie, creating a truly immersive experience. Our first stop was the Transformers base, with its cool mecha style and immersive atmosphere. The 4D effects of the AllSpark battle were incredibly realistic and breathtaking, making us feel like we were on a sci-fi battlefield – thrilling and exhilarating. For the brave, we tried the Decepticon roller coaster, where the high-speed launch and flips provided ultimate stress relief, instantly washing away all our worries. Next, we entered Jurassic World. The prehistoric jungle was incredibly realistic, and the Jurassic Adventure ride vividly recreated the dinosaur world. Lifelike dinosaurs seemed to come right up to us – thrilling and fun. The gentler Soaring Over Jurassic offered a panoramic view of the entire park, a truly soothing and relaxing experience. The most anticipated part of the day was the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The ancient Hogwarts Castle and the retro streets of Hogsmeade Village perfectly recreate scenes from the movies. The Forbidden Journey offers an immersive magical adventure with stunning and realistic special effects, fulfilling a long-held magical dream. Unlock magical spots along the street with an interactive wand, paired with a classic Butterbeer for an unforgettable experience. In the afternoon, stroll through the adorable Minions Land. The pastel-colored buildings are cute and soothing, and the Minions' antics are lighthearted and fun, full of childlike wonder. The Kung Fu Panda area, with its traditional Chinese style, is elegant and tranquil, perfect for relaxation and experiencing the unique charm of Chinese fairy tales. The evening parade is lively and grand, with enthusiastic performers creating a joyful atmosphere that infects everyone. As night falls, the Hogwarts Castle light show is dazzling and dreamlike, with flowing light and shadow that amazes the audience. A day trip is short yet fulfilling. Universal Studios is more than just an amusement park; it's a gentle haven to escape the mundane. Here, we can temporarily let go of our stress and be carefree again. This passionate and romantic journey has filled me with energy and become a precious and beautiful memory in my life.

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