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Who understands? Datong in December is truly beautiful

Datong in December! Welding the romance of winter at the foot of the city wall❄️ Who understands! Datong in December is like a northern winter fairy tale🎠, the ancient city wall wrapped in a thin layer of snow, the warm sunshine at Yungang Grottoes is super healing, and you can have fun with just 500 yuan per person! ✨ Must-visit hidden gems in Datong in December 💥 Datong Ancient City Wall|The snow-covered wall looks like a cake sprinkled with sugar frosting🍰, and the red walls and golden tiles are stunning after the evening lights come on! Rent a bike to ride around the wall🚲, the air is filled with the aroma of roasted chestnuts, and every snap is a classic ancient-style photo📸 💥 Yungang Grottoes|The winter sunshine shines on the smiling face of the giant Buddha☀️, with less crowd noise than peak season, you can calmly feel the shock of the thousand-year-old grottoes! Wear a warm-colored coat for photos, the composition of red walls + giant Buddha is simply divine✨ 💥 Hanging Temple|The ancient temple on the cliff after snow looks like a floating fairyland☁️, the wooden pavilions appear even more rustic against the white snow. Climb the Hanging Temple, with seas of clouds and mountain ranges beneath your feet, every photo is wallpaper-worthy🏞️ 💥 Huayan Temple|The Liao Dynasty colored sculptures inside the hall soften the passage of time⏳, winter sunlight streams through the window lattice, creating mottled light and shadow perfect for photos! The red walls outside the temple are great for Hanfu photo shoots, creating a full atmosphere👘 🍜 Must-eat Datong food in December Knife-cut noodles with aged vinegar, chewy and smooth, warming your stomach with every bite🍜! Hunyuan cold noodles are sour and spicy to whet your appetite, lamb offal soup bubbles hot♨️, and yellow rice jelly dipped in honey is sweet, glutinous, and not greasy, perfect for satisfying cravings~ 💡 Winter tips to avoid pitfalls 1. Datong is very cold in December, be sure to wear a down jacket + snow boots🧣, don’t forget gloves and scarves 2. It’s recommended to visit Yungang Grottoes in the morning for good sunlight and photos, and to avoid crowds 3. The roasted chestnuts and baked sweet potatoes at the ancient city wall night market are a must-try, warming your hands and stomach🍠 Datong in December is half a thousand-year-old ancient charm, half winter fireworks🔥 Tag your travel buddy and go to this northern ancient city to encounter winter romance together!
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