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Datong Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | July, 2026

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Things to do in Datong

What to do

Looking for things to do in Datong? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.

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Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Datong, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers

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What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Datong dishes and foodie spots.

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Datong Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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Staying in a prairie starry sky tent in Xining was so dreamy

Staying in a prairie starry sky tent in Xining was so dreamy

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Chloe Fluffy Marshmallow

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Qilian In-Depth Tour｜Secret Sea of Grassland Flowers Away from the Crowds

Qilian In-Depth Tour｜Secret Sea of Grassland Flowers Away from the Crowds

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EmberDreamchaser_12

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June in Menyuan｜A Healing Journey to the Golden Sea of Flowers beneath the Snowy Mountains

June in Menyuan｜A Healing Journey to the Golden Sea of Flowers beneath the Snowy Mountains

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The Culinary Wayfarer

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The Most Complete Photo Spots for Menyuan Rapeseed Flowers in June + Pitfall Avoidance Guide to Capture Oil Painting-Like Masterpieces

The Most Complete Photo Spots for Menyuan Rapeseed Flowers in June + Pitfall Avoidance Guide to Capture Oil Painting-Like Masterpieces

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Nova~Simmons

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Tree Frog Tribe's 7 Nationwide Recommendations | Top Choice for Summer Parent-Child Activities

Tree Frog Tribe's 7 Nationwide Recommendations | Top Choice for Summer Parent-Child Activities

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Wilson_Alva_4

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Treehouse tribe on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau! Immersive check-in to the snow-capped meadows

Treehouse tribe on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau! Immersive check-in to the snow-capped meadows

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ZenfulHavens

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Great for traveling with kids, with a budget of around 2,000 yuan

Great for traveling with kids, with a budget of around 2,000 yuan

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HayesGrace88

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Qinghai birdwatching diary D2 | Added 11 new bird species in a single day!Ø

Qinghai birdwatching diary D2 | Added 11 new bird species in a single day!Ø

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AUSTIN DENNIS

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Best of Datong

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Popular Types of Attractions in Datong

Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Deserts | Historical attractions | Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Outdoor activities | Cultural institutions | Themed exhibition halls | Museums | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts

Popular Attractions in Datong

Wangzhuang Mosque | Black Spring Reservoir | Hot Water Ditch

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Popular Restaurants in Datong

良盛餐饮 | royaitea·皇茶(新华百货店) | 源武黑鸭(大通店) | 德克士(花儿步行街清真店) | 西宁大通假日酒店·餐厅 | 甜心糕点房 | 塞奇动物奶油生日蛋糕(大通第二分店) | 正芳牦牛退骨肉(钻石新城南区店) | 雪域高原牦牛大骨汤(八一路店) | 怡心园美食城 | 秋麦蛋糕 | 沪上阿姨鲜果茶(大通新华百货店) | 海应牛肉面 | 清真金麦蛋糕(建国西路店) | 袁记串串香(米兰店) | 月上茶颜清真汉堡奶茶店(红河路店) | 艾沙生烤羊排·烤鱼 | 青谱·大叔砂锅鸡(大通店) | 清真·马有鱼·馕坑烤全鱼(西宁大通店) | 尹珍珠·韩式无限烤肉(西宁大通店) | 弄堂小馆(园林路店) | 王老妈蹄花·川小馆(大通店) | 三号桥鲜货烧烤大排档 | 华莱士·全鸡汉堡(三号桥步行街店) | 宫酱李老北京炸酱面(西宁大通店) | 沪上阿姨·精选茶饮(大通人民街店) | 伊兰食府 | 大通县大团结柴火鸡 | 西北亥牙·回家民族菜 | 青海餐饮名店哈克正宗生烤羊排

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Popular Trip Moments

Great for traveling with kids, with a budget of around 2,000 yuan | Qinghai birdwatching diary D2 | Added 11 new bird species in a single day!Ø | 6-day summer trip guide for Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and other places—just copy the itinerary | Qinghai Menyuan + Qilian Mountain Grand Loop 4-Day In-Depth Travel Guide | 7-day worry-free group tour guide for Xining and surrounding areas. Recommended to save | Summer nanny-level guide for Xining and nearby areas—book now | 5-day nanny-level guide to explore Xining and nearby areas—just copy and go | 8-day comprehensive guide to exploring Xining and surrounding areas—easy to follow | Qinghai’s only seriously underrated summer paradise | This is a place to take the kids during summer vacation; it's less crowded and cool. | Staying in a prairie starry sky tent in Xining was so dreamy | Truly mature people never dwell on fleeting emotions; they find inner peace through travel, gradually raising their happiness threshold as they traverse mountains and rivers, calmly letting go. | Stayed at the Chengyang Hotel in Xining, so comfortable | Spending a summer with temperatures around 20°C in Xining is so comfortable! | Menyuan Rapeseed Flowers: The Golden Plateau Feast in July | Xining Sky-High Treasure Store, Experience a Little Happiness in the Clouds! | Stay in a Secret Place to Escape the Summer Heat During the Dragon Boat Festival | 20℃ Summer Capital! The Right Way to Enjoy the Plateau Coolness During the Dragon Boat Festival | Dragon Boat Festival Summer Escape Plan! This 20℃ plateau town hides so many surprises | Northwest Summer Exclusive｜Minle Biandukou Rapeseed Flower In-depth Travel Guide | Qinghai's Hidden Summer Retreat: A 20°C Summer Amidst Mountains of Flowers | Staying at Life Hotel in Xining was an unforgettable experience with a lasting impact | Top choice for a one-day trip around Xining! The ultimate guide to Datong Laoye Mountain | Qilian In-Depth Tour｜Secret Sea of Grassland Flowers Away from the Crowds | June in Menyuan｜A Healing Journey to the Golden Sea of Flowers beneath the Snowy Mountains | The Most Complete Photo Spots for Menyuan Rapeseed Flowers in June + Pitfall Avoidance Guide to Capture Oil Painting-Like Masterpieces | The Plateau's Hundred-Mile Scenic Gallery | Youth Chasing the Light | Writing in Midsummer, Good Luck on the College Entrance Exam~ | Xining Bianmagou Flower Sea｜The Northwest’s Romantic Ceiling Hidden in a Fairy Tale Valley | The slow-paced life in Datong town is so comforting and therapeutic.

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