Enjoy winter sports, ancient architecture, and grottoes in Datong!

Datong, located in northern Shanxi Province, is like a shining pearl with a unique charm. The long river of history has left a deep mark here. As one of the nine ancient capitals of China, Datong has a civilization of thousands of years. In the ancient Northern Wei Dynasty, it was the political, economic, and cultural center of the north. Today, as a city that blends ancient and modern, Datong has rich tourism resources and is popular with tourists. This winter, I came to Datong, Shanxi Province. Traveling to Datong in winter and off-peak, you can not only experience Datong's ice and snow sports culture and enjoy skiing and skating, but also easily visit cultural attractions such as the ancient city and grottoes. There are not many tourists at the attractions in the off-season, so you can visit and take photos as you like. Here is a four-day, three-night travel guide for you. Day 1: Arrive in Datong, check in at Wanlong Baideng Mountain International Ski Resort, and experience the fun of skiing Day 2: Visit Yungang Grottoes—Datong Ancient City (Nine-Dragon Wall, Southeast Yi Historical Block, Ancient City Wall) Day 3: Visit Datong Ancient City (Huayan Temple, Shanhua Temple) Day 4: Weidu Water World Skating Rink, return Hotel recommendation: Holiday Inn Express Datong City Center Restaurant recommendation: Tianyuan Northern Wei Family Banquet, Zini 369, Gulou East Street Hot Pot, Hongya Restaurant, Xijindao, etc.