The Ultimate Guide to Datong Citywalk! These places must be scheduled!

"Underground relics see Shaanxi, aboveground relics see Shanxi", Shanxi Datong is definitely a treasure city, it was the capital of the Northern Wei Dynasty, in addition to the famous Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple, use Citywalk to check in Datong, carefully taste the historical heritage and new vitality in the ancient city. ⭐️ Huayan Temple Datong Huayan Temple is a group of Liao and Jin temple buildings, not to be missed are the largest existing Liao and Jin Buddha Hall in our country, which is also one of the largest Buddha Halls in our country, the Daxiong Bao Hall, the hall is nine rooms wide and five rooms deep, the design of reducing the pillars makes the whole building look majestic and light. The 4.5-meter-high glazed ridge, the only remaining Liao Dynasty building in Huayan Temple, the Thin Gaya Sutra Hall, and the statue of the Bodhisattva with clasped hands and teeth, known as the "Eastern Venus" by historians, are all the essence of Huayan Temple that cannot be missed. ⭐️ Nine Dragon Wall There are three Nine Dragon Walls in our country, located in Datong, Beijing and Pingyao, and the Nine Dragon Wall in Datong is the largest and earliest built in our country, known as the "First of the Nine Dragon Walls". It was originally a single-sided five-color glazed wall in front of the mansion of Zhu Gui, the thirteenth son of Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang. What we see now is rebuilt in the same way after the city planning was built and moved 28 meters south in 1954. The Nine Dragon Wall displays ancient glazed and superb sculpture skills, each dragon has a different expression, vivid and lifelike. In summer, the stone wall will be reflected in the pool in front, just like nine dragons playing in the water. ⭐️ Nianxia Art Center In Datong, there are not only historical buildings, but also this modern art center. The art center has two floors, inside which are collected 500+ hand-made pieces from Japanese and American animations and movies, such as Marvel, DC, Transformers, Ninja Turtles, etc., each one is super fine, hand-made enthusiasts probably can't move when they see it. The outdoor balcony on the second floor is a perfect photo area, where you can overlook the nearby Datong Ancient City, and the afternoon sun is quite out of the picture. ⭐️ Southeast Yiwu Cultural Block The Southeast Yiwu Cultural Block is a restoration and renovation of the ancient city based on the principle of respecting history. While maintaining traditional charm, the block also adds many living spaces that modern people love. Coffee shops, bookstores, workshops, grocery stores, old buildings are rejuvenated, leisurely walking in the block, feeling the surprise at every turn.