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)