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Datong
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A major city in Shanxi, typically used as a base for visiting the nearby Yungang Grottoes and the Hanging Monastery of Xuankongsi.
Overview of Datong
It's a major city in Shanxi, typically used as a base for visiting the nearby Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery of Xuankongsi.
Key Facts
- Type of place: city.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 1,737,517 inhabitants (2011).
- Area: 1,074 km².
- Altitude: 1,040 m.
- Website: www.voyage-chine.com/datong