Datong, Ancient city in China
Datong is known for its rich historical heritage and impressive ancient architecture.
It was the capital of the Northern Wei Dynasty from 398 to 494 CE.
The city is home to the Yungang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site with over 51,000 Buddhist statues.
Datong has a cold desert climate, with dry and windy springs, hot summers, cool autumns, and long, cold winters.
Datong's Hanging Temple is an architectural wonder built into a cliff near Mount Heng.
Location: Shanxi
Location: Shanxi
Capital city: Pingcheng District
Population: 3105591
Elevation above the sea: 1,042 m
Website: dt.gov.cn
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Datong is known for its rich historical heritage and impressive ancient architecture.
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The Hanging Temple is a temple built into a cliff near Mount Heng in Hunyuan County, Datong City, Shanxi Province, China.
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