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Datong
In Shanxi province
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Datong is an ancient city in northern Shanxi, once a Northern Wei capital, home to the magnificent Yungang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage complex of thousands of Buddhist statues carved into sandstone cliffs. It has a temperate continental climate at high altitude. The nearby Hanging Temple clings to a sheer cliff. An airport and high-speed rail connect it to Beijing and Taiyuan. For an international student, Datong offers extraordinary Buddhist art, a restored old city, and rich historical heritage.
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Population~3.1 million (prefecture)
ClimateTemperate continental, high altitude; warm summers and cold, dry winters.
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AirportDatong Yungang International Airport (DAT)←Train stationDatong South Railway Station +1←Hospitals1←Universities1←Int'l schoolsNone
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🗺️ Main districts
PingchengYungangXinrongYunzhou
🏯 Top landmarks
Yungang GrottoesHanging TempleHuayan TempleNine-Dragon WallAncient city wall
🍜 Famous foods
Knife-cut noodlesYoumian (oat noodles)Mutton offal soupHuangqi stewed chicken
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Nearest: Hohhot — 155 km ←
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