[2025 Datong Attraction] Travel Guide for Datong Volcanic Group (Updated May)

Today's volcanoes still have traces of erosion by magma hundreds of millions of years ago. Tens of thousands of years of time have passed, and the changes in the sacred fields have changed, and these traces have not been erased. Instead, they have become more and more new with the passage of time. Existence has existed, and time will never let history weather. Someone said: After watching the Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple, or after eating Datonghuafu and Wuyuan, choose a weather with a gloomy afternoon and stand in the Datong Basin. In the middle of the group, doing nothing, just watching the wind blew through these volcanoes and feeling the vicissitudes of the millennium. Face this sacred and solemn volcano, you don't need any language, maybe you can really read it here. A silent, distinctive, and abruptly standing Datong between heaven and earth.

In two days, we will depart from Shijiazhuang. The itinerary is as follows: Day 1: Ying County Wooden Tower and Datong Volcanic Complex, stay in Tianzhen County Day 2: Datong Great Wall Museum, drive on Great Wall Highway 1, return [Star] Ying County wooden pagoda There are many introductions online, there are many professional terms, laymen we go to see the general. From a distance, the wooden pagoda did not feel how tall, walking to see how insignificant people are, and how powerful people's wisdom is. The weather was good on the day we went, the swallows rose and fell, and the wooden pagoda complemented each other. Look for information that these swans do not nest in the wooden pagoda, but only peck at the worms of the wooden pagoda, supposedly known as the "guardian god" of the wooden pagoda. Originally, we also brought the freeze-drying program to feed the cats at Muta in Ying County, but there were so many people that not a single cat was seen. [Star] Datong Volcano Group Check the accommodation before you go, look at the prices to see how hot May Day will be. So considering the cost, intending to find a place to camp overnight in Datong, the Datong volcanic complex is one of the candidates. But it’s almost a month later than the season in Shijiazhuang, and the low temperature counts. The volcano complex is much less crowded than in the city, so we chose Wolf's Nest Mountain with wooden canyons for a casual walk. There are not many people, there is room for parking. The same volcano complex, Ulanqab's why so hot, we went during the pandemic when there were still very few people, later often saw the news of people overflowing. [Star] Great Wall Highway 1 The Datong Great Wall Museum is located near the Li Erkou Scenic Area on Highway 1 of the Great Wall. There are very few people who come to see it during the May Day holiday, and it is almost a chartered experience. The museum is mainly text-based, supplemented by 3D image data and 5D cinema, showing the historical changes of the Great Wall in Datong. The territory of Great Wall Highway 1 in Datong, bounded by Desheng Fort, is divided into the eastern and western sections. We started driving from Li Erkou in the eastern section and experienced a short section. It can be combined with destination navigation in the image, or viewing ground signs. The Ming Great Wall in Datong uses local materials, which are basically rammed earth structures. It feels particularly short from a distance, but once you get closer you can feel the majesty of the small mound. During this season, wolfsbane flowers even bloom. Rabbit holes are everywhere, big fat rabbits leap and stop on the Gobi, herders herd sheep at the foot of the Great Wall, the Great Wall at the top of the mountain is basically badly weathered, replaced by windmills, the grid of Unicom. A book I read recently, "From Dadu to Shangdu", mentioned many times the Longqing Peace Conference and the mutual trade between Han and Mongolia. Fort Desheng is one of the mutual markets. Historically the Great Wall was divided into two for defending against foreign races. But often at the foot of the Great Wall is the forefront of cultural and economic integration. Closing the door will inevitably poke through the window. This is probably the rule. For example, if you have the chance to visit, you will find that a Catholic church has been built in Bataizi on Highway 1 [Star] Other tips: Accommodation: Tianzhen County is about 1 hour from Datong city, suitable for self-driving Highway 1. Food and drink: When I went to Shanxi, the knife noodles automatically became better, just like the slab noodles only taste authentic in Shijiazhuang. Tickets: 50 dollars for adults at the wooden tower in Ying County, the rest of the attractions are free. Parking: At several places we visited, there were traffic police directing traffic and we could find parking spaces smoothly.

In summer, Datong has a pleasant climate, clear skies, and lush vegetation. If the climate was so pleasant 1,500 years ago, Emperor Xiaowen might have hesitated to move the capital to Luoyang. Datong Volcano Group National Geology Park is located in Yunzhou District, east of Datong City. It is the largest extinct volcano group in North China. Langwo Mountain, Jinshan, Heishan, and dozens of other extinct volcanoes are densely located in this area. Haotian Temple Volcano is a perfect cone-shaped volcano. A temple has been built on the top of the mountain since the Jin Dynasty, and incense has been burning continuously. Datong Pingcheng City has a volcano line that runs on weekends and can be reached directly. Buses connecting Yunzhou District can also be reached. It is less than 10 kilometers away from Yungang International Airport. You can also see the ingenious workmanship of nature from the plane. Each individual volcano in the volcano group generally has an altitude of 1,300 to 1,600 meters, a small relative vertical height of 100 to 300 meters, and a distance of 2 to 3 kilometers. Friends who like hiking can bring good equipment, go lightly, and the natural landscape along the way is well protected. It is full of wild interest, and the unique pumice stone of the volcano is everywhere along the way. Climb to the top of the volcano and explore the past and present of the volcano. Of course, cycling and driving are also very suitable. There are few vehicles on the road. The magnificent and symmetrical volcanoes move with the car, and the shapes rotate, showing a different starry scene.

On the weekend, I went out with my family to play and chose the Datong Volcano Group National Geopark. Thinking about looking for a place to stay nearby, I opened Ctrip and immediately saw this homestay, 📍 Hutong Leisure Homestay. The super large courtyard and cozy decoration style immediately caught my eye, and it is rented as a whole courtyard. Originally, I was worried that with so many people on this trip, booking a hotel would require multiple rooms. The appearance of this homestay was like a timely rain, perfectly meeting our needs for a large group. Not only that, but entering the courtyard gave us even more surprises. Lush flower bushes 🌷, green trees 🌳, it felt exactly like the homestay I stayed at in Dali. The owner was also super nice. When we mentioned wanting to relax in the courtyard but were afraid of the sun, the owner said there were sunshades ⛱️ in the courtyard and helped us open them. There were also lines drawn by the owner for playing badminton 🏸, making the lifestyle quite healthy. When the sun was about to set, we watched the sunset from the platform and saw Haotian Temple at dusk. The lit-up Haotian Temple looked as mysterious and beautiful as the Southern Heavenly Gate in mythological stories. Next time I come to Datong, I will definitely choose this homestay again!! Hutong Leisure Homestay

Datong, with its legendary charm in the long river of history, was the capital of the Northern Wei Dynasty and has always been a strategic location for military leaders. It is known as the 'Phoenix City' and 'China's Coal Capital.' The Datong Volcanic Group National Geopark is the only volcanic group in the world developed on the Loess Plateau and is one of China's six famous volcanic groups. Each volcano here has its own name, such as Jinshan and Langwoshan, named according to their different shapes. The black volcanic rocks along the way give a feeling of walking on Mars. The scenery of Langwoshan is definitely the best. Walking around the horseshoe-shaped crater, who knows what you might discover? If you have time, be sure to see Heishan in the evening. The sunlight adds a touch of mystery to this land. 📍Address: Xiping Town, Yunzhou District, Datong City, Shanxi Province

🌍Stroll at the summit of a volcano and feel the heartbeat of the Earth! ⏰Have you ever had such an experience? In the midst of a busy life, there suddenly comes an urge to escape reality and seek out that intense force from the core of the Earth. Then come to the Datong Volcanic Group! 🌋Standing at the summit of a volcano, it feels as if you can travel through time and hear the ancient cries of the Earth. Each volcano here, every flower and blade of grass, has its own unique story, all telling of the resilience and strength of life. 👂Here, you can listen to the deep breathing of the volcano with your own ears, and witness the flow of lava. These are not only the most primitive life force of the Earth, but also the most precious gift bestowed upon us by nature. 💓On this vast land, you will suddenly find that the troubles and worries of life become insignificant. Only in this pure land can you truly feel the grace of nature. 💫The Datong Volcanic Group is an unfinished poem, a moving painting. Only by coming here can you truly feel the powerful beauty of the Earth, and understand the meaning of life. 🌈Here, you can find a way to converse with yourself, find inner peace and tranquility. Let us walk together at the summit of a volcano, feel the heartbeat of the Earth, and enjoy this gift from nature!