Datong

Datong China is an ancient city with a history dating back to more than 2,400 years. It is a large industrial city, which is about 280 km west of Beijing. Datong china is gifted with rich cultural attractions, such as, noted monasteries, well known pagodas, grottoes and well-known frescoes as well. Travel to Datong to enjoy different facets of the city.

Datong is surrounded by mountains, the Yu River running across from south to north and its central and south part are occupied by plains. Datong china also once served as the capital during the North Wei dynasty, named Heng'an County in North Qin dynasty, renamed Yunzhong in Sui dynasty, became Datong government office in Ming and Qing dynasties. After the founding of People’s Republic of China, belongs to Shanxi province.

Datong city has been listed by the State Council as one of the 24 historical and cultural cities in the first batch in 1982. Datong china is spread over an area of 14,176 square kilometers.