2 Days 1 Night Exploring Datong Ancient City | Take You Through a Millennium

Datong, this ancient city forgotten by time, hides countless historical treasures～Just checked in this weekend, here’s a super comprehensive 2-day 1-night guide for you!👇

🗓️ Day 1

⏰ Morning: Yungang Grottoes
🌟 World Cultural Heritage! A breathtaking treasure trove of Buddhist art🏆
✨ Every Buddha statue tells a story of the Northern Wei Dynasty
📌 Address: No.1, Yungang Town, Yungang District
🚕 Transport: About 30 minutes by taxi from downtown / Bus No. 3 direct
🕘 Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Recommend reserving 3 hours)
📝 Tips: Definitely hire a guide! A completely different experience

🍽️ Noon: Fenglin Pavilion
🌟 Century-old brand! Must-try "Hundred Flower Shaomai"🌸
🏮 The antique-style building is super photogenic📸
📌 Address: Gulou West Street, Pingcheng District
🚶 Transport: Walkable within the ancient city
🕚 Business Hours: 11:00-14:00 (Try to arrive before 11:30)

🌆 Afternoon: Huayan Temple
🌟 Peak of Liao and Jin architecture! The murals in the Mahavira Hall are stunning😭
🖼️ Climb the tower for a panoramic view of the ancient city!
📌 Address: Huayan Street, Pingcheng District
🚶 Transport: 10-minute walk from the city center
🕘 Opening Hours: 8:30-18:00

🌙 Evening: Night Tour of the Ancient City Wall
🌟 The wall under lights looks like a golden dragon🐉
💫 Cycling or walking is super romantic～
📌 Address: South Gate Yongtai Gate Entrance
🕘 Lighting Hours: 18:30-22:00

🗓️ Day 2

⏰ Morning: Hanging Temple
🌟 A millennium-old temple hanging on a cliff! Not for those afraid of heights😱
🏔️ Recommend booking tickets 1-3 days in advance
📌 Address: Daciyao Township, Hunyuan County
🚗 Transport: Private car/shared ride about 1.5 hours (Recommend departure at 7 AM)
🕘 Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00 (Limited visitor flow)

🍽️ Noon: Hunyuan Cold Noodles
🌟 Local specialty! The "Little Wife" cold noodles are super delicious😋
🌶️ Sour, spicy, and refreshing, perfect for cooling down～
📌 Address: Next to Hanging Temple parking lot
🕙 Business Hours: 10:00-15:00

🌆 Afternoon: Yingxian Wooden Pagoda
🌟 The tallest wooden pagoda in the world! Standing strong for a thousand years is impressive👍
🔨 A miracle of architecture without a single nail!
📌 Address: Fogong Temple, Yingxian County
🚗 Transport: 1-hour drive from Hanging Temple
🕘 Opening Hours: 8:30-18:00

🌙 Evening: Return to Datong City
🌟 Highly recommend the old hotpot on Gulou East Street! The lamb hotpot is amazing🍲

💡 Practical Tips:
🚗 Recommend private car for Yungang + Hanging Temple (about 400 RMB/day)
🏨 Accommodation recommendation: "Datong Garden Hotel" with a prime location
📅 Best travel season: April to October

💰 Budget reference: About 800 RMB per person (including food, accommodation, and transport)
Really worth it! Already want to visit again～

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