Chengqu District Travel Guide
Datong

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Popular places to visit

Yungang Grottoes
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Yungang Grottoes during your travels in Datong. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

Hanging Temple
After visiting Hanging Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hunyuan County. Discover the area's mountain views and monuments.

Mount Heng
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Heng during your travels in Hunyuan County. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
Huayan Temple
After visiting Huayan Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Datong. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.
Shanhua Temple
Shanhua Temple is just one of the places to see in Datong, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.
Beyond the Great Wall
You can find out about the history of Datong with a stop at Beyond the Great Wall.
Things to do

Datong: Temples and Grottoes day tour with tickets options

From Datong to Xian terracotta army tour by bullet train

Datong Yungang Grottoes Hanging Temple Wooden Pagoda by Car

Private Day Tour to Datong from Beijing by Train: Yungang Caves, Hanging Temple

4-Day Unlimited Culture Tour to Datong Pingyao Xian from Beijing

Datong Private Tour: Marvels of Hanging Temple & Yungang Grottoes
Top hotels in Chengqu District

Datong Pipa Hotel
"This is a great small inn in the heart of the walled city of Datong, close to all the sights. The staff were very helpful and breakfast was delicious. The entrance is a little hard to find though, located just behind the mosque."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Wufuju Courtyard
"My room got upgraded so very nice and spacious. This boutique hotel is pretty new and beautifully designed. Staffs are friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

XINGYUN TANGYIN
"This is not an hotel, but rather a bed and breakfast - a very nice one!!!! Rooms are very nice, nicely decorated but a bit awkward configuration. Includes a private small pool and a big breakfast! The best thing it’s the concierge 24/7 service. People and staff are always looking into how to make ..."
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Yungang Jianguo Hotel

Garden Hotel
"Great location, very friendly English speaking staff. They also help with organizing tours to sites off interest."
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2019

Hongqi Hotel
"Booked 7 nights here on a recommendation. Room smelled bad when we entered. Thermostat was broken and outdated.The old mercury type. Outside noise made it hard to sleep. Very dark hotel on the inside. We tried to cancel the remaining days but since I booked through Expedia, they said they couldn't ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chengqu District

Datong City Center
The restaurants and museums are a few reasons travellers visit Datong City Center. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Fantawild Theme Park and Wenying Lake are a few top sights nearby.

Yungang District
While visiting Yungang District, you might make a stop by sights like Yungang Grottoes and Pteroceltis Tatarinowii Nature Reserve.

Xinrong District
While visiting Xinrong District, you might make a stop by sights like Beyond the Great Wall and Northern Wei Dynasty Empress Feng Grave.
