🔗 Official Travel Links & Resources
Access official government websites, booking platforms, and tourist information resources for Datong. All links prioritize English-language content for international travelers.
💡 Tips: Some websites may only be accessible within China - if you're in China, try turning off your VPN before accessing.
City & Tourism Portals
🏛️International Web Portal — Datong
City government's English portal; sections for Travel, Transportation, Notices.
🗺️International Web Portal — Datong › Travel
Official "Places to Visit," dining, tips.
🎫GoShanxi (Shanxi Provincial Official Tourism) — Datong
Provincial overview of Datong highlights and travel info.
Top Sights & Booking
🏯Yungang Grottoes (UNESCO official page)
History, significance, visitor overview of the world-heritage Buddhist cave complex.
⛰️Mount Heng (Hengshan) & Hanging Temple — Official Site
Official scenic-area site for the Northern Hengshan; includes travel guide and service alerts.
🎫Mount Heng Ticket Information
Hours, on-site/online ticketing notes (Hengshan & Hanging Temple).
📱Mount Heng Booking Center
Official instructions for online reservations (WeChat mini-program, etc.).
🏛️Huayan Temple (Datong) — Official site
Historic Liao/Jin dynasty temple; official website.
(Chinese only)🏰Datong Ancient City (Walls, towers) & Nine-Dragon Screen
Listed under official "Places to Visit." (Use for authoritative descriptions.)
Art & Culture (Official)
🏛️Datong Museum (English overview)
Address, hours, admission (free), phone; landmark city museum.
🎨Datong Art Museum (English)
Official background (Foster + Partners) for the city's signature contemporary art venue.
🎨Datong Art Museum (English news)
China Daily's city page intro to the museum.
🎭Datong Grand Theatre (English overview)
Location and venue intro.
Transport (Official)
🚄China Railway 12306
National railway; account/booking guidance for passport holders.
🚌Datong — Transportation (English)
City portal pages for Urban Transit, Taxi, Railway, Coach.
✈️Datong Yungang International Airport (DAT) — Operator
Datong is a member airport of Shanxi Aviation Industry Group (official).
(Chinese only)✈️Airport basics (English reference)
IATA/ICAO codes & location.
Help, Immigration & Customs
🛂National Immigration Administration — English Portal
Policies, news, laws/regulations.
📱NIA Online Services (English)
Appointments, application status, procedure guides.
🏢Local office (Datong PSB Exit-Entry, English)
Address listed under "Office Enquiries."
🛃General Administration of Customs (English)
Official China Customs site (policies, notices).
📞Datong City Government — Contact & Services
Local government contact information and public services.
💰Tax Refund Guide for Overseas Visitors
Where/how to claim VAT refunds for international travelers.