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Popular Family-Friendly Attractions in Datong [2025]
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Dai Wang Fu
4.4
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1556 reviews
7.1
From BRL 73.41
Ancient City Tourist Cultural Area | 2.1 km from downtown
Phone +8603522992699
Address: Heyang Street, Pingcheng District, Datong
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
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People say that the rebuilt scenic area is not interesting, but I think the experience exceeded my expectations! The discounted ticket price is less than 100 yuan, including large-scale live performances, and it is a continuous performance of different categories. It is interesting to bring the elderly to watch, which is super good.
I didn't know about this place until I passed by and saw how busy it was, so I bought a three-day ticket. I only used it for a few hours, but it was worth it. The show was amazing. [The text then abruptly shifts topics.]
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Datong Museum
4.4
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605 reviews
6.8
Datong South Railway Station/Fantawild Adventure | 5.7 km from downtown
Phone +8603522303518
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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I'm absolutely blown away by the Datong Museum! First, you can see many of the exhibits up close. Second, stamp admission is free. Third, the collection is so rich, and there are high-quality special and temporary exhibitions. I'd walk all the way to see them all! You can visit in the order of Northern Wei Pingcheng, Liao and Jin's secondary capital, and Ming and Qing Dynasty's important city. The first floor houses dinosaur fossils, and the basement is currently only open to the restaurant. Coming to Datong is like stepping into a Buddhist world, with a dazzling array of Buddha statues. From the exquisitely carved roof tiles and tubular tiles to the magnificent jewelry and exquisite and intricate household items, it's as if you've glimpsed the prosperity of the Northern Wei capital.
The Datong Museum is incredibly popular. Appointments must be made at midnight, and entry is divided into time slots. Even then, there were lines stretching over a hundred meters.
After a twenty-minute wait for entry, we headed straight to the second-floor Northern Wei exhibition hall, the highlight of the event. Datong, formerly known as Pingcheng, served as the capital of the Northern Wei Dynasty for 97 years. Through the development and management of six emperors and seven generations, it became a metropolis with a population exceeding one million, bustling with merchants and envoys, and a vibrant mix of Han and Western cultures.
The exhibits naturally reflect this, with many artifacts incorporating Western influences. For example, the striking blue glass vase is a representative example of local production using blown glass techniques introduced along the Silk Road. The exquisiteness of the golden flying headdress is so stunning that it's hard to believe it reflects craftsmanship and aesthetics dating back seven hundred years.
It's truly unique and well worth the visit.
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Datong Fantawild Adventure
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6776 reviews
6.5
From BRL 119.11
Datong South Railway Station/Fantawild Adventure | 6.2 km from downtown
Phone +864001660006
Address: No. 3666, South Ring Road, Pingcheng District, Datong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No. 2 of Night Attractions in Datong
Highlights:
Escape Dinosaur Island Family Rafting Adventure
Fantasy Fireworks Show Lights Up Family Night
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While it was freezing cold outside, the singing and dancing at Fantawild was ablaze with excitement. During the Spring Festival, discounted tickets were available, but outdoor attractions were closed, so only indoor ones were available. The attractions had a schedule, but due to time conflicts and locational issues, I wasn't able to experience all of them in one day. The festive atmosphere was there, and the joy of entertainment was there.
It was fun! I went on a weekday so there were probably fewer people. Over the Limit wasn't as exciting as I'd hoped. I only saw the beautiful scenery of my country once, but I didn't feel it was worth buying the express ticket. The express ticket for the Nikola roller coaster was a great value! That one gives you two laps, which is great! The light show at night was a bit rubbish, like a ghost scattering flowers in the sky.
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Datong Coal Museum
4.5
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109 reviews
5.4
14.3 km from downtown
Phone +8603527086666
Address: Nanjiao, Datong, Shanxi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
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The highlight is that you can go deep into a real underground mine, wear miner's clothes, and sit in a mine car to immerse yourself in the evolution of coal mining technology. The above-ground exhibition hall has giant coal specimens, fossils and other precious exhibits and a 4D cinema, which combines scientific popularization and experience.
This is a very unique program. The underground environment allows children to understand the working conditions of miners, but it lacks any special features. First, the service is average. Second, the explanation is too cursory, not allowing children to truly understand coal mining. Third, the process is not organized and standardized. The guide walks ahead, not paying attention to the others behind him who can no longer hear.
For safety reasons, electronic devices are not allowed in the mines. Cell phone rentals are available, but they are limited.
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