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Top 9 Family-Friendly Attractions in Datong [2025]
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Yungang Grottoes
4.8
/5
23773 reviews
8.8
From £12.43
Based on 990 reviews
14.4 km from downtown
Phone 0352-7992622
Address: No. 1, Yungang Town, Yungang District, Datong City, Shanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
No.1 of Best Things to Do in Datong
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Yungang Grottoes are very worth visiting. I booked a tour guide in advance. Jiajia tour guide service is very good. ～ starts on time. Every group friend can take care of it. The explanation is very meticulous. ～ good ～.
There is no need to do a transportation car in the scenic area, and it is also possible to walk a short distance. It is recommended not to waste too much time taking pictures before arriving at the grottoes. The buildings in front are built afterward. The grottoes can be entered early and take a good look. It is recommended to ask the professional tour guide of the scenic spot, or the tour guide said by the online big coffee, you can better understand the details of the grotto.
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Xuankong Temple
4.6
/5
7570 reviews
8.3
From £1.56
Based on 786 reviews
58.3 km from downtown
Phone 0352-8327795
Address: At the foot of Hengshan Mountain in the southeastern suburb of Wuyuan County, Datong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Featured in 2025 Asia 100 – Best Things to Do
Saved by 440 users5484 positive reviews
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Come to the suspension temple and not boarding is equivalent to white! I bought the boarding ticket a few days in advance. I arrived at more than 3 pm. I didn't need to queue up. I experienced the danger and beauty of the suspension temple smoothly.
The suspension temple is indeed a magical existence, that is, the explanation of the scenic spot 280 is not worth it, it is relatively high compared to other attractions, and the scenic spot is one-way walking mode. Can't stop and stop at all to explain
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Huayan Monastery
4.8
/5
6796 reviews
8.0
From £5.18
Based on 145 reviews
Ancient City Tourist Cultural Area | 1.8 km from downtown
Phone 0352-2042001
Address: No. 459 Xia Sipo Street, Datong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
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Huayan Temple is indeed a rare temple of this size. Generally, there are only four courtyards in front and back, but Huayan Temple has many courtyards in front, back, left and right. There are also murals and the majestic main hall, which is worth the 50 yuan ticket! There are many temples in the entire Datong Ancient City. There is one every few steps. The ancient city is also very clean and well built.
If you come to Datong, you must visit Huayan Temple. The Buddhist statues and buildings from the Liao and Jin dynasties will make you feel calm. You can also check in with the same camera position as in Black Myth: Wukong. However, there are indeed more commercial shoots in the temple, which affects the experience a bit.
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Dai Wang Fu
4.4
/5
974 reviews
7.0
From £13.26
Ancient City Tourist Cultural Area | 2.1 km from downtown
Phone 0352-2992699
Address: Heyang Street, Pingcheng District, Datong
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
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Entering the Wangfu, it seems to travel back to the Ming Dynasty! The red walls and yellow tiles are magnificent, the pavilions and pavilions are exquisitely laid out, and every building tells the history. The interpreter is professional and meticulous, the tour experience is superb, and the photo punch card is a film. It is definitely worth a visit!
Immersive experience of Wangfu life, satisfied, especially like iron flowers, non-genetic programs, martial arts performances, etc., many programs are very exciting, actors are very hard, interesting and audience interaction! The scene is grand, the costume shape is unique
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Datong Museum
4.5
/5
491 reviews
6.8
Datong South Railway Station/Fantawild Adventure | 5.7 km from downtown
Address: No. 506 Taihe Road, Pingcheng District, Datong City, Shanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No.5 of Best Things to Do in Datong
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Teacher Guan explained very well. Datong Museum is really more interesting than many other museums. It has a better aesthetic and artistic style. The lighting is just right. The display is like a battle array, which is very shocking. I saw the small blue bottle from the Northern Wei Dynasty that I liked. Datong is a good place.
Datong Museum is worthy of being a first-class museum, with many treasures. The beautiful tour guide Yuanyuan who met us on the morning of the 28th gave a great talk. She spoke slowly and clearly. She told us about the historical background and folk customs of Pingcheng as the capital of the Northern Wei Dynasty and the northern military town during the Liao and Jin Dynasties. I liked the Hu servants and camel servants the most, and I also bought some cultural and creative products. It must be praised with five points!
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Datong Fantawild Adventure
4.7
/5
6663 reviews
6.6
From £16.47
Datong South Railway Station/Fantawild Adventure | 6.6 km from downtown
Phone 400-166-0006
Address: No. 3666, South Ring Road, Pingcheng District, Datong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.6 of Best Things to Do in Datong
Highlights:
Escape Dinosaur Island Family Rafting Adventure
Fantasy Fireworks Show Lights Up Family Night
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The first time I took my children to Fangte Happy World, I went to Happy Valley before. The overall feeling is more fun than Happy Valley, that is, there are more charges inside. In addition to these children's play and some large projects, everything else needs to be charged separately, and the tickets are not too cheap.
Datong Fangte has many amusement projects, such as air dancing, pirate ships, wave rolls and other exciting projects, suitable for adventure-loving tourists; there are also crazy idioms, universe expo, life light and other teaching projects, suitable for parent-child travel or family travel.
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Datong Clay Forest
4.3
/5
773 reviews
6.5
From £4.98
21.1 km from downtown
Phone 0352-8019543
Address: Duzhuang Village, Duzhuang Township, Datong County, Datong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.7 of Best Things to Do in Datong
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The Earth Forest is a very novel landscape experience for me. I believe it is very suitable for photography. It is said that it is better to take pictures at sunset. There are not many tourists. If you go there, you must take sunscreen in advance. There is no shade in the scenic area, so it will be very sunny.
Datong Earth Forest is a great place and it is well worth a visit. Not only can you see the world's geological wonders, but you can also learn about geography and understand how the earth forest was formed from a lake 80,000 years ago to the present day.
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Datong Coal Museum
4.5
/5
89 reviews
5.5
14.3 km from downtown
Address: Nanjiao, Datong, Shanxi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
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Datong Coal Museum is really good! The ticket price is very affordable, 30 yuan for adults and 15 yuan for children, which is very cost-effective. The exhibition is rich in content, and it explains clearly from the formation of coal to its mining and utilization. There is also a simulated mine to experience, which is very interesting. Overall, it is very playable. You can learn knowledge and feel the charm of coal culture. If you come to Datong, you must check in!
The architectural shape is unique and is inspired by the combination of coal blocks, coal particles, and coal lead stones. The overall shape is blue-colored mineral crystals. The exhibition content is rich and colorful, including the formation, mining, utilization and culture of coal. The exhibition area not only focuses on science and knowledge, but also pays great attention to fun and interactivity. Learn about the secrets of coal and the hard work of miners. Let everyone learn about coal in an immersive experience.
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Datong Volcanic Group
4.3
/5
105 reviews
5.3
28.3 km from downtown
Phone 0352-8013338
Address: Yunshan District, Datong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.10 of Best Things to Do in Datong
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Langwo Mountain: It has the deepest crater among the Datong volcanic group. It is also the only volcano with a wooden plank road. Walking along the plank road, you can enjoy a full view of the crater and surrounding landforms.
Jinshan: The mountain is reddish-brown lava in the shape of slag. The slopes are cut by radioactive valleys. The top of the mountain has a wide view and you can see other volcanoes in the distance.
Heishan: It is 1,429.9 meters above sea level. There is a Ming Dynasty beacon tower on the top of the mountain. Standing on the top of the mountain, you can have a panoramic view of the surrounding volcanic group and the Sanggan River Valley.
Haotian Mountain: The crater is 500 meters in diameter and is the largest crater in the Datong volcanic group. The Haotian Temple on the top of the mountain adds a cultural touch to it.
- **Spectacular natural landscape**: There are more than 30 volcanoes in the park, with various shapes and most of them are well preserved. For example, Jinshan, when erupting, magma flows out and deposits, and the surface is shining with gold; Langwoshan has a deep crater and a wooden plank road around it, which is a good place for taking photos and relaxing. Climbing to the top of the mountain and looking out, many volcanoes are scattered in the river valley, which is a spectacular scene.
- **High geological value**: It is one of the six famous volcanic groups in my country and the only volcanic group in the world developed on the Loess Plateau. It is known as the "rare natural heritage of the East Asian continent" and the "Volcano Geological Museum", which is of great significance for the study of geological evolution.
- **Rich experience**: The park integrates sightseeing, leisure and vacation, popular science education and other functions. There are car roads, trails and bicycle riding paths in the park, as well as a volcanic geological museum, where you can learn about volcanic history and geological knowledge.
- **Free and convenient facilities**: The park is free to visit, and there are parking lots, toilets and other facilities, which provide convenience for tourists.
- **Level of development needs to be improved**: The park is not very mature, public transportation is not very convenient, some areas are relatively primitive, and there are few commercial facilities.
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