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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~ Ask questions in the comments 🤔
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