Datong Travel Guide

Datong Self-Driving Tour | 3 Days 2 Nights In-Depth Tour Guide 🚗🏞 📅 Itinerary Overview: Friday: Depart in the morning, arrive in Datong in the afternoon, check into the hotel, and explore local cuisine in the evening. Saturday: Yungang Grottoes - Hanging Temple - Mount Heng. Sunday: Huayan Temple - Datong Ancient City, return in the evening. 🚗 Travel Mode: Self-driving is the best way to explore Datong. Although the road is bumpy, it offers high freedom. 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations: Jianguo Puyin Hotel Flagship Store Datong Yongtai Branch: 65㎡ deluxe room, 2-meter king-size bed, close to the ancient city. 🍽 Food Exploration: Zini 369: Sweet and sour pork and chicken wings, go early to avoid the crowd. Dongfang Shaved Noodles: Beef noodles, no need to queue. Xiaoxifen Cold Noodles: A delightful surprise behind the Hanging Temple. Longjuxiang: Avoid, try other foods. Sea Buckthorn Ice Bread: Heshengcai and Daweihuang, two flavors. 🏞 Scenic Highlights: Datong Ancient City: Commercialized, crowded, choose according to personal preference. Hanging Temple: Buy tickets in advance, enjoy the morning tranquility. Mount Heng: The scenery before reaching the top is beautiful, cable car or hiking, multiple options. Huayan Temple: Tranquil in the ancient city, every corner is a good photo spot. Yungang Grottoes: Crowded, but the beauty of the grottoes is worth a visit. 🛍️ Specialty Recommendations: Heshengcai Sea Buckthorn Ice Bread: Remember to refrigerate, a delicious treat during the trip. 📝 Notes: The road is bumpy, drive safely. Drivers with Jin B license plates may not follow the rules, stay calm. Get up early to avoid the crowd and enjoy a peaceful travel experience. 🌟 Datong, a city with a long history, spend 3 days and 2 nights driving through the ancient city and nature, experiencing different local customs. From the thousand-year-old carvings of the Yungang Grottoes, the magnificent scenery of Mount Heng, to the tranquility of Huayan Temple, every step is an exploration of history and an appreciation of culture.