Where to stay in Datong (Tips & Map)

Plan your Datong Tour? If you are in the process of hotel booking on your short trip to Datong, a basic idea of Datong city layout is essential in finding a perfect place to stay in Datong. Of course, your final decision of for Datong hotel booking also depends on your budget and personal taste.

Layout of Datong City

If you look at a map of Datong, the map will show you a clear outline of a city wall in the center of Datong City, which is the city’s old core.

Much of the city wall and the old town were damaged or pulled down in the past hundred years. The city wall was built in 1372 in Ming Dynasty based on the earth city wall left by the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534). The Datong City Wall was said to be 2 meters higher than those in Xian and 6.6 meters wide than those in Nanjing.

A great renovation program of its old town is underway with part of its eastern and southern walls restored. The drum tower is the center of the old town reaching out four major streets – north, south, east and west. Buildings are being built to restore the quaint yet old quarter.

Basically you have five areas to choose for your Datong hotel booking – Datong Railway Station Area (north of Datong city core), inside the old town (within the city wall), east of the city wall, south of the city wall and west of the city wall

Hotels around Datong Railway Station (north of the city wall):

Hotels inside the ancient city wall

Hotels east of the city wall

Hotels south of the city wall

Hotels west of the city wall

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