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❤️【Datong Travel Guide】✨ I. Recommended Attractions 1. Yungang Grottoes - Introduction: Datong Yungang Grottoes is a world cultural heritage and a treasure house of stone carving art from the Northern Wei Dynasty. -🌟Highlights🌟: The Royal Caves in Caves 5 and 6, the open-air Buddha in Cave 20, and the reliefs of ancient musical instruments in the Music Cave, etc. - Ticket price: 120💰/person in peak season, 100💰/person in off-season. - Transportation: Take a taxi or bus. 2. Hanging Temple - Introduction: A thousand-year-old temple located on a cliff with magical architecture. - Tickets: 15💰 for admission to the park, and another 100💰 for the temple. - Transportation: Drive by yourself or charter a car. 3. Yingxian Wooden Pagoda - Introduction: This 968-year-old ancient pagoda is magnificent. - Ticket price: 48💰. - Transportation: Self-drive or charter a car from Datong. 2. Food recommendations🍜 1. Datong Sliced ​​Noodles: Datong’s specialty noodles, a must-try delicacy. 2. Barbecue: Datong barbecue tastes delicious and is worth a try. 3. Tofu brain: a local specialty snack with a delicate taste. 3. 🚗Transportation Guide🧭 1. The transportation in Datong city is convenient, and you can take the bus or taxi to travel. 2. The distance between the scenic spots is far, it is recommended to drive or charter a car. IV. Practical tips💡 1. Book your tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line on site. 2. Pay attention to the opening hours of scenic spots and arrange your itinerary reasonably. 3. Pay attention to sun protection and cold protection, and prepare appropriate clothing and sun protection products according to the season. 4. Take care of cultural relics and historical sites, do not scribble on them, and do not touch the cultural relics. When traveling to Datong, you can not only appreciate the charm of historical and cultural heritage such as the Yungang Grottoes, but also taste the unique flavor of local food. The people of Datong are warm and hospitable, I believe you will have a pleasant travel experience! 💕
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