How to get fromBaotou to Datongby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Baotou to Datong by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Baotou Station to Zhangjiakoutrain Baotou
2. Take the train from Zhangjiakou to Datong South stationtrain Beijing North-Datong South
4h 50m
¥321–372
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Baotou to Hohhottrain
2. Take the bus from hohhot Station to Datong bus stationbus
6h 47m
¥125–292
Drive 373 km
1. Drive from Baotou to Datongcar 373 km
4h 22m
¥320–462
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Baotou to Datongtaxi 373 km
4h 22m
¥650–800

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Distance: 642.2 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Baotou, China and Datong, Shanxi, China?

You can take a vehicle from Baotou to Datong via Baotou Station, Zhangjiakou, and Datong South station in around 4h 50m.

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Datong(opens in a new window), China(opens in a new window)

Datong is a prefecture-level city in northern Shanxi Province in the People's Republic of China. It is located in the Datong Basin at an elevation of 1040 m and borders Inner Mongolia to the north and west and Hebei to the east. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 3,105,591 of whom 1,790,452 lived in the built-up (or metro) area made of the 2 out 4 urban districts of Pingcheng and Yungang as Yunzhou and Xinrong are not conurbated yet.

Things to do in Datong

Yungang Grottoes(Opens in a new window)

The Yungang Grottoes (; Wuzhoushan Grottoes in ancient time) are ancient Chinese Buddhist temple grottoes near the city of Datong in the province of Shanxi. They are excellent examples of rock-cut architecture and one of the three most famous ancient Buddhist sculptural sites of China. The others are Longmen and Mogao.

Shanhua Temple(Opens in a new window)

Shanhua Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Datong, Shanxi Province, China. The temple was first founded during the early 8th century of the Tang Dynasty, but its earliest surviving building dates from the 11th century. The temple was heavily repaired over the years, and today three original halls and two recently rebuilt pavilions survive. The largest, and earliest hall, dating from the 11th-century Liao Dynasty, is the Mahavira Hall and is one of the largest of its kind in China. Also historically significant are the Main Gate and Sansheng Hall, both dating from 12th century during the Jin dynasty.

Places to stay in Datong

Datong Yunzhong Traditional Courtyard(Opens in a new window)

9.7Exceptional

Pipa Hotel Datong(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

唐坊合院(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

云中超然阁中式红木设计师四合院民宿(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

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