Datong Shi

Datong is a city in northern Shanxi Province, . A former frontier town and Northern Wei capital, it is best known for the Yungang Grottoes and the Hanging Monastery, as well as numerous religious sites in its redeveloped Ancient City center.

Datong Shi

This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikivoyage.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Latitude
40.1048° or 40° 6′ 17″ north
Longitude
113.6333° or 113° 38′ east
Open location code
8PGM4J3M+W8
Geo­Names ID

Satellite Map

Discover this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

“Datong Shi” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “大同”
  • Chinese: “大同市”

Places with the Same Name

Discover other places named “Datong Shi”.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Aijiawa and Xigelaoshan.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Datong Beijiazao Airport and Cetian Reservoir.

Shanxi: Highlights

Learn more about Taiyuan and Datong.

Curious Places to Discover

Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.