Datong Travel Tips

When to Go

The best time to visit Datong  is from May to September.

Datong is subjected to the temperate continental monsoon climate and has distinct four seasons. Winter here usually lasts four months. Cold and windy, it has an average temperature of -12.8C to 6.3C (8.96 F~43.34F). Though the temperature rises in spring, it still remains brisk averaging about 6.5C~9.1C (43.7F~48.38F). Snow or sandstorms are also frequent in spring whereas the weather becomes cool and humid in the summer. When autumn arrives, the sky is clear and the air is crisp. The best time to visit Datong is from April to September where the annual average temperature is 6.3C (43.34F) despite the sharp temperature swings from day to night. Clothing to protect against the cold weather is highly recommended. Moreover, since Datong is the main site of coal production in China, the air here is usually not much clean for it always flies coal ash.

Yungang & Mt. Hengshan Tourism Festival is held in July or August every year in Datong. During the festival, there are many activities related to Datong culture, such as the exhibition of the local handicrafts and products, opera, dance and a food festival.

Fast Facts

Area: 14,176 square kilometers (5473.4 square miles)

Population: 2,990,000

Area Code: 0352

Zip Code: 037008

Emergency Numbers:
Fire: 119
Police: 110
Ambulance: 120

Useful Numbers
Tourism Complaint: 0352-5022674
Tourism Enquiry: 0352-5102265; 0352-2020315
Consumer Complaint: 12315
Weather Inquiry: 121
China Mobile Service Tel: 10086
China Union Service Tel: 10010; 10011
China Telecom Service Tel: 10000

Bank
Foreign exchange is available in Bank of China, and here are some of its branches in Datong City:
Datong City Branch
Address: No.62, Yingbin Road (West)

Xinjian Road (South) Branch
Address: No.83, Xinjian Road (South)

Western Third Ring Road Branch
Address: No.29, Western Third Ring Road

Book Store
Book Building of Xinhua Book Store
Address: No.8, Nanguan Street (South)

Hospital
Datong Municipal No.3 People's Hospital
Address: No.1, Yiwei Street, Xinjian Road (South)
Bus Route: 1, 7, 11, 15, 17, 28, 31

Datong Municipal No.5 People's Hospital
Address: No.141, Xinjian Road (North)

Post Office
Guangchang Branch
Address: No.3, Xinjian Road (South)

Yingbin Branch
Address: No.16, Nanguan Street (South)