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

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There are 5 ways to get from Jining to Datong by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wulanchabu station to Huai'anHohhot East-Beijing North
2. Take the train from Huai'an to Datong South stationBeijing North-Datong South
2h 44m
¥162–184
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Jining South Station to HohhotChifeng South / ...
2. Take the bus from hohhot Station to Datong bus station
5h 26m
¥105–125
Train, bus via Wulanchabu station
1. Take the train from Wulanchabu station to HohhotBeijing North
2. Take the bus from hohhot Station to Datong bus station
4h 56m
¥177–241
Drive 122.4 km
1. Drive from Jining to Datong122.4 km
1h 20m
¥110–159
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Jining to Datong122.4 km
1h 20m
¥220–270

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Distance: 249.8 km
Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Jining, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China and Datong, Shanxi, China?

You can take a vehicle from Jining to Datong via Wulanchabu station, Huai'an, and Datong South station in around 2h 44m.

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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)

9.5Superb

Pipa Hotel Datong(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Goldmet Inn South Loop armed, Datong(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Yuan Apartment(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

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