City / Prefecture (市 / 州) in Shanxi · Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xiamen (Gulangyu) & Hainan
Datong (Shanxi) Travel Guide 2026
Datong is a city / prefecture (市 / 州) in Shanxi (Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xiamen (Gulangyu) & Hainan), China, with a population of 3,105,591 and regional transit links via Zhangjiajie & Fenghuang Central Station and Guilin Liangjiang (KWL), Yangshuo Rail Station & Zhangjiajie Hehua (DYG).
Province / StateShanxi
Population3,105,591
Rail HubZhangjiajie & Fenghuang Central Station
Airport GatewayGuilin Liangjiang (KWL), Yangshuo Rail Station & Zhangjiajie Hehua (DYG)
Highlights & What to See in Datong
- Datong Historic Center & Cultural District
- Datong Central Market & Local Gastronomy Street
- Shanxi Architectural Landmark & Park
- Regional Transit Connection via Zhangjiajie & Fenghuang Central Station
Transit & Getting There
Connect to Datong via Zhangjiajie & Fenghuang Central Station (China Railway (12306) Fuxing 350 km/h High-Speed G-Trains (Your Physical Passport IS Your E-Ticket at the Manual/Passport Lane!)) and local transit using Alipay & WeChat Pay Foreign Card Setup.