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Touring Datong in China
Datong in the region of Shanxi Sheng with its 1,052,678 citizens is a city located in China - some 165 mi or ( 265 km ) West of Beijing , the country's capital city .
Time in Datong is now 11:06 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Shanghai " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Zuhu, Zirun, Zhaojiaxiaocun, Zhaobei, and Zhangjiazhuang. Being here already, consider visiting Zuhu . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Datong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Creek in Datong China Pollution Issue
A creek alongside a coal mine in Datong China, one of the most polluted cities in the world. This scale of pollution exemplifies a serious environmental issue in China. ..
Taoist Mountain #4 - Hengshan (North) Yyztrvlr's photos around Datong, China
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CHINA: Walking through Hanging Temple, Datong
Hanging Temple, Datong, China ..
yungang grottoes
Yungang Grottoes are located at the foot of the southern side of Mt. Wuzhou, 16 kilometers west of Datong city in shanxi Province. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Shanhua Temple
Shanhua Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Datong, Shanxi Province, China. The temple was first founded during the early 8th century of the Tang Dynasty, but its earliest surviving building dates from the 11th century. The temple was heavily repaired over the years, and today three original halls and two recently rebuilt pavilions survive. The largest, and earliest hall, dating from the 11th-century Liao Dynasty, is the Daxiongbao Hall, and is one of the largest of its kind in China.
Located at 40.09 113.29 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Datong Railway Station
The Datong Railway Station is a railway station of Jingbao Railway, Tongpu Railway and Daqin Railway. The station located in Datong, Shanxi, China.
Located at 40.12 113.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Datong locomotive factory
Datong locomotive factory is a Chinese railway locomotive manufacturing plant based in Datong, Shanxi, China, founded 1953. The factory was a major producer of steam locomotives for the Chinese market up to the end of the 1980 when production switched to diesel powered locomotives. By the 1990s electric locomotives had begun to be produced, and became the major product of the works. In 2003 the factory became CNR Datong Electric Locomotive Co. Ltd.
Located at 40.07 113.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Yungang Grottoes
The Yungang Grottoes are ancient Chinese Buddhist temple grottoes near the city of Datong in the province of Shanxi. They are excellent examples of rock-cut architecture and one of the three most famous ancient Buddhist sculptural sites of China. The others are Longmen and Mogao. The site is located about 16 km south-west of the city of Datong, in the valley of the Shi Li river at the base of the Wuzhou Shan mountains.
Located at 40.11 113.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Nanjiao District
Nanjiao District is a district of Shanxi, China. It is under the administration of Datong city.
Located at 40.01 113.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
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