Datong
Datong is a prefecture-level city in northern Shanxi Province, China. It sits on the northern edge of the Loess Plateau, near Inner Mongolia, and serves as a regional industrial and cultural center. The city governs several districts and counties, with its urban core surrounding the historic center.
Datong is known for several historic sites. The Yungang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating from
Datong's economy has long depended on coal mining and related heavy industry. The Datong Coal Mining Group
Transportation links include national highways, rail connections to nearby major northern cities, and Datong Yungang Airport.