Overview
Inside-the-walls Datong: the rebuilt Ming city wall, drum tower, traditional courtyards.
About This Tour
Datong's old city is one of the most ambitious city-wall reconstructions in China — 6.5km of Ming-style wall rebuilt 2008-2014 (controversial, but visually striking). Walk the wall at four corners, visit the Drum Tower (1370 AD, original survivor), Datong Civic Museum, and the Confucian Temple. Includes a stop at a traditional Datong knife-cut noodle (dao xiao mian) restaurant for lunch — Datong noodles are listed as one of China's top 10 noodle styles. Afternoon: Shanhua Temple (Tang-founded, currently a working Buddhist temple). Different from existing tours which leave town for Yungang etc. Stays entirely inside the rebuilt walled city.
Meeting & Pickup
Datong Old City Hotel Pickup
📍 Datong Old City Wall, Pingcheng District, Datong, 037000, CN
What's Included
✓ Included
Private vehicle and English-speaking guide; All city wall + temple entrance tickets; Datong knife-cut noodle lunch; Hotel pickup
✕ Not included
Tips
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.
Traveler Reviews
4.9★★★★★Based on 176 reviews
Daniel R.🇫🇷 France★★★★★2025-04
Great value private tour of China. Communication beforehand was excellent and clear.
Lena O.🇫🇷 France★★★★★2025-07
Perfect introduction to China for first-time visitors — relaxed pace and well organised.