Travel Guide to Datong, Shanxi after the Spring Festival

Shanxi Datong! "A new year in the ancient capital, a great unity under heaven." People say that if you want to see cultural relics on the ground, look to Shanxi And if you travel to Shanxi, not visiting Datong Would mean you haven't really experienced Shanxi This is our first time visiting this familiar yet strange ancient city during the New Year The familiar atmosphere of the New Year from our youth The familiar historical and cultural streets The familiar new atmosphere of the New Year in the southeast town... Datong during the New Year is truly different The surprise is its new skin The lively red, the joyous brightness Datong after nightfall Is really moving, charming, and tempting... "A different year in Datong, a big difference" indeed does not deceive 🚗Transportation: Getting around Datong is very convenient There is an airport and a high-speed train station The city is not big, taxis and buses are very convenient Buses can take you directly to many attractions and food streets ⚠️One thing to note during the Spring Festival Local license plates will be restricted from entering the ancient city Make sure to allow extra time for taxis! 🌲Attractions: Datong has so many tourist attractions Last time we recommended and do not regret must-visit The three major grottoes Yungang Grottoes; Datong Nine Dragon Wall; Datong Museum; Datong Ancient City Wall; This time we focus on recommending the new sights and new fun of Datong 2024 ✍️Take notes below: ⭐2024 Datong Ancient Capital Lantern Festival ⏰Time: 2.8-5.18 📍Location: Datong Ancient City Wall The lantern festival is held on the east and south walls of the ancient city, creating a joyful and auspicious festival atmosphere, building the "Ancient Capital Lantern Festival" cultural brand, making the ancient city "come alive and fire up", enriching the cultural life of the masses during the Spring Festival. ⭐Southeast Town Ice and Snow World ⏰Time: 2.1-2.25 📍Location: Southeast Town EAO Urban Art Camp: Consisting of the Polar Ice Sculpture Exhibition and the Joyful Ice and Snow New World, two main themes, creating ice sculptures such as the Temple of Heaven, the Roman Colosseum, the Taj Mahal, the Pyramids, the Chinese Dragon, ice hangings, and ice lanterns, and carrying out activities such as dog sledding, snowmobiling, ice skating tracks, and castle slides, creating a fun and interactive ice and snow carnival world. ⏰Time: February 1, 2024—February 24, 2024 📍Location: Weidu Water World ⭐Datong 2024 Happy Ice and Snow Season Time: 2.1-2.17 📍Location: The moat area on the east side of the ancient city and the north side of Wenyin Lake ⭐2024 Datong Spring Festival Cultural Activities and Performances Time: 2.12-2.24 📍Location: Southeast Town Guandi Temple 🍜Cuisine: Shanxi, as the capital of noodles Datong's cuisine is also famous for its knife-cut noodles, with Renji Middle School Knife-Cut Noodles, Dongfang Shuomian, Xijindao Noodle House, just choose any and you won't be disappointed There are even more recommendations for Shanxi cuisine, Longjuxiang Shaomai House, Kaige Restaurant, Northern Wei Family Banquet, Fenglinge, each restaurant is super crowded