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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).
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  • Local time: Heure : Datong.
  • Population: 1,737,517 inhabitants (2011).
  • Area: 1,074 km².
  • Altitude: 1,040 m.

History of Datong

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