When to Go

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

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)