Datong Four Days and Three Nights Guide! (Super Relaxed Version)

Day 1｜Arrive in Datong, Feel the Pulse of the Ancient City
🚄 Arrive in Datong at 14:00~
✅ Datong Museum (Free)
🎫 Booking tips:
Book in advance via the official WeChat account! Don’t worry if you miss out, refreshing multiple times on the day usually gets extra tickets~
💡 Guided tours:
The 15:00 public tour is the most popular🔥 (also available at 9:30/10:00/14:30)
➡️ Enter at 15:00 for an immersive 2-hour visit to get a head start on Datong’s history and culture for your later check-ins!
🛒 Nearby stalls sell small Buddha souvenirs, don’t hesitate to bargain🙏
😋 Dinner: Longjuxiang Shaomai (Average ¥63 per person)
Thin skin, generous filling, super delicious! Must order the three-flavor and lamb fillings~

✅ Yongtai Gate Square Night Tour
💡 The music fountain show starts promptly at 20:10⛲️ (half an hour of amazing spectacle)
✅ Stroll along East Drum Tower Street
Creative shops + snack street, super lively! The main street is bustling, side streets are quiet and perfect for photos📸

📅 Day 2｜Travel Through a Thousand Years
✅ Huayan Temple (¥50) + Chunyang Palace (Free)
➡️ Spend 1.5-2 hours deeply exploring Huayan Temple, the Liao and Jin dynasty architecture is stunning! Join a live guided group for more value~
Quick 20-minute check-in at Chunyang Palace🉑
😋 Lunch: Zini 369 Coarse Grain Season (Average ¥39 per person)
Yellow millet jelly is a classic!

✅ Yungang Grottoes (¥120)
🚕 Taxi directly to the park for 16:00 entry
It’s recommended to buy a round-trip sightseeing bus ticket for ¥15💰
➡️ Follow the official guide for a 2-hour fast track to the essential caves (Caves 5-13 are a must-see)
🚌 Return tip: Take bus route 3 → then taxi from the terminal back to the ancient city
😋 Dinner: Tianyuan Northern Wei Family Banquet (Average ¥41 per person)
The Hu Bing flatbread is finger-licking good👆

📅 Day 3｜A Day of Cultural Wonders
🚗 Private car with a treasure-recommending driver! Accompanying you from 8:00 to 19:30👏
✅ Ying County Wooden Pagoda (¥50) + Pure Land Temple (¥15)
Spend 1-2 hours deeply exploring the Wooden Pagoda, quick 0.5-hour check-in at Pure Land Temple
😋 Lunch: Authentic noodle shop in Hunyuan County (Average ¥8 per person)
Cheap and hearty🍜

✅ Yong’an Zen Temple + Yuanjue Temple (¥20 each)
A tranquil Buddhist sanctuary in the county✨
✅ Hanging Temple (¥15 + ¥100 for climbing)
💡 Can’t get a climbing ticket online? You can buy it offline on the day!
The shock factor is off the charts💥 (Worth it whether you climb or not)

😋 Garden Hotel (Average ¥50 per person)
Safe choice, no risk! Small portions available, very thoughtful❤️

📅 Day 4｜Ancient City Photo Shoot Day
✅ Ancient style photo shoot experience
⚠️ Time management:
Reserve 2.5 hours! 1.5 hours for makeup and styling + 20 minutes for shooting (photographer delivers photos super fast📷)

🚄 Head home in the afternoon with beautiful photos~

🏠 Accommodation recommendation:
Hanting Youjia (South Gate of Ancient City branch)
Excellent location, walking distance to everywhere👣

💰 Expense summary:
Average ¥2200 per person to fully enjoy Datong (including food, accommodation, transport, and sightseeing)