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Shuozhou-Datong 3-Day Winter Ultimate Travel Guide is here!

Hey guys! The 3-day travel guide for Shuozhou-Datong is out! An all-inclusive, super hassle-free plan—no need to find routes, book hotels, or buy tickets yourself. Enjoy the trip effortlessly from start to finish. Follow this guide to cover the must-see highlights of both cities in one go. Save it now! -------- Don’t miss out on these surprises! Scroll down for exciting tips~ -------- Must-visit Attractions: 🏯 Yingxian Wooden Pagoda 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 📍 Address: No.1 Yingyuan Street, Yingxian County, Shuozhou, Shanxi Province ⏰ Opening Hours: Unknown ⏳ Duration: 1-2 hours 💬 A must-visit for ancient architecture enthusiasts! One of the world’s three great pagodas, featuring exquisite caisson ceilings, magnificent murals, and the newly popular Yingxian Cat Pagoda waiting for your photo op~ 🏯 Hanging Temple 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 📍 Address: Foot of Hengshan Mountain, Southeast Suburb, Hunyuan County, Datong ⏰ Opening Hours: Unknown ⏳ Duration: 1-2 hours 💬 This millennium-old temple clings to a cliff with a staggered layout—truly spectacular! Recently, the thousand-year-old miracle of seeing Buddha in the air has been staged. Come capture this natural light and shadow wonder! 🗿 Yungang Grottoes 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 📍 Address: No.1 Yungang Town, Yungang District, Datong, Shanxi Province ⏰ Opening Hours: October 20 - December 31, 08:30-16:30 ⏳ Duration: 3-4 hours 💬 A fusion of ancient Indian, Western Regions, and Central Plains ethnic art styles. The autumn scenery is picturesque with colorful forests, a paradise for photography lovers. Experience the profound millennium-old grotto art and the vibrant beauty of nature! 🏛️ Huayan Temple 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 📍 Address: No.459 Shipo Street, Datong Ancient City, Pingcheng District, Datong, Shanxi Province ⏰ Opening Hours: Unknown ⏳ Duration: 1-2 hours 💬 A museum of Liao and Jin dynasty art, housing precious Liao sculptures and Buddhist statues. In autumn, Huayan Temple in Datong looks like a brilliant painting. Come feel the Zen and clarity here! -------- Notes: 1️⃣ It’s recommended to charter or carpool from Shuozhou to Datong 🚗. The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda along the way is stunning—check opening hours in advance to avoid disappointment 🕘 2️⃣ The night view of Datong Ancient City Wall is legendary 🌃. Bring a fill light for Hanfu photos, and the red walls at Huayan Temple Square create a great atmosphere for pictures 📸 3️⃣ Don’t miss Shuozhou’s “Killing Pig Dish” with yellow rice cake 🍲. In Datong, add braised egg and dried tofu to your knife-cut noodles, and remember to add plenty of chili oil to Hunyuan’s cold noodles 🌶️ 4️⃣ The interior of Yingxian Wooden Pagoda is currently closed 🚫. Take photos from outside using backlighting and a wide-angle lens for a spectacular full pagoda shot 📷 5️⃣ Datong Fantawild’s night fireworks show is super romantic 🎆. Reserve your spot early, bring a picnic mat, and wear light-colored clothes for better photos ✨ -------- What are you waiting for?👇 Click the card below to start your worry-free journey!
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