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Yungang Grottoes
Ollie #1 of 48 attractions in Datong
4.5 of 5 stars 204 reviews
There are over 50 caves with over 50,000 well-preserved Buddhist statues from the 5th century.
Attraction type  Caverns/ Caves; Historic Sites; Ancient Ruins
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Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si)
Ollie #2 of 48 attractions in Datong
4.5 of 5 stars 128 reviews
Owner description: The monastery was built on the cliffs of Mt. Hengshan, one of the five most sacred mountains in China. The caves and halls are connected by winding...... more » Owner description: The monastery was built on the cliffs of Mt. Hengshan, one of the five most sacred mountains in China. The caves and halls are connected by winding corridors and bridges. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  36.3 miles from city center
Beyond the Great Wall
Ollie #3 of 48 attractions in Datong
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Shanhua Monastery
Ollie #4 of 48 attractions in Datong
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Ancient Ruins
Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda
Ollie #5 of 48 attractions in Datong
4 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
Nine Dragon Screen
Ollie #6 of 48 attractions in Datong
4 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Libraries; Architectural Buildings
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Huayan Temple of Datong
Ollie #7 of 48 attractions in Datong
3.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
Yungang Forest Park
Ollie #8 of 48 attractions in Datong
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Three-Dragon Screen
Ollie #9 of 48 attractions in Datong
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Datong Drum
Ollie #10 of 48 attractions in Datong
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Heng Mountain Zhuangguan Monument
Ollie #11 of 48 attractions in Datong
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
The Grand Mosque
Ollie #12 of 48 attractions in Datong
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
Datong Stadium
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
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Wenying Lake
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
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Tianzhu Temple Five-Dragon Screen
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Architectural Buildings
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Yuan Shu Epitaph
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Shanhua Temple Five-Dragon Screen
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Architectural Buildings
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