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You're Going to Love Datong

With a population of 1.05 million, Datong is a must-see destination in Shanxi, China. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Datong to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Datong

Datong in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1405
1 night at 3-star hotel
Datong in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1405
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Datong in July, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -15 °C, with an average temperature of -10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Datong, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Datong

Plane

When flying to Datong, you’ll arrive at Datong (DAT), which is located 17 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Datong is called Datong Datong Railway Station, and is located 3.1 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Datong, you’ll arrive at Datong (DAT), which is located 17 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Datong is called Datong Datong Railway Station, and is located 3.1 km from the city centre.

Airports near Datong

Airlines serving Datong

Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (41 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Excellent (3 reviews)
Hainan Airlines
Excellent (38 reviews)
Shanghai Airlines
Good (10 reviews)
Hong Kong Airlines
Okay (16 reviews)
Shandong Airlines
Excellent (2 reviews)
MIAT Mongolian
Excellent (15 reviews)
Sichuan Airlines
Excellent (15 reviews)
Spring Airlines
Good (6 reviews)
Beijing Capital Airlines
Mediocre (2 reviews)
Tianjin Airlines
Excellent (2 reviews)
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Where to stay in Datong

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,321 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 6,132 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Datong

Most booked hotels in Datong

Da Tong Weidu International Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,129+
Datong Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 1,959+

Hiring a car in Datong

Expect to pay ₹ 97 per litre in Datong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,165 and ₹ 1,553.

Expect to pay ₹ 97 per litre in Datong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,165 and ₹ 1,553.

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