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Tourist attractions in Datong

Tourist attractions in Datong include: Daqing National Forest Park, Daqing Xinhua Lake, Daqing Guangjiao Temple, Bajingzi Sightseeing Agricultural Park, Daqing’s first oil well, Weidu Water World.

1. Daqing National Forest Park is located in Hongqi Forest Farm, Datong District, Daqing City. The forest park covers an area of ??5,400 hectares. It is the only national forest park in the city and has rich forest vegetation dominated by artificial forests.

2. Daqing Xinhua Lake is located in the southwest of Daqing, within Datong District, 75 kilometers away from the urban center and 200 kilometers away from the provincial capital Harbin. The tourist area was founded in 2000 and carries out projects such as power industry tourism, ecological leisure tourism and lake four-season tourism.

3. Daqing Guangjiao Temple was built by the Daqing Buddhist Association on the east side of Sada Road in Gaotaizi Town in order to facilitate believers around Datong District and promote Buddhist concepts.

4. Bajingzi Sightseeing Agricultural Park is located in Yonghe Village, Bajingzi Township, Datong District. Construction started in May 2006. In July of the same year, the first batch of tourists officially entered the picking garden. In recent years, Bajingzi Township has relied on its agricultural foundation, given full play to its industrial advantages, supported park functions, built an interactive platform, and created a rural tour brand.

5. The first oil well in Daqing is located between Gaotaizitun and Xiaoxitun in the southwest of Gaotaizi Town, Datong District, Daqing City. In February 1958, the Ministry of Petroleum conducted a geological survey of the Songliao Plain. In November of the same year, the Ministry of Petroleum approved the drilling of the first oil well in Daqing. On September 26, 1959, the well sprayed oil.

6. Weidu Water World is a large-scale water park entertainment project centered on science and technology and ecological harvesting. It integrates agricultural picking, science and technology fruit and vegetable garden, water park, skiing, skating, riding and shooting, fishing, indoor It is an agricultural science and technology tourism and sightseeing complex that integrates fitness and health care, conferences and leisure vacations.

There are several famous tourist attractions in Datong

Yungang Grottoes, Hengshan Mountain, Shanhua Temple, Xuankong Temple, Shanghuayan Temple and other famous attractions.

Yungang Grottoes: As one of the most famous grottoes in China, this place embodies the typical Northern Wei style. When you come here, you will be amazed by the meticulous sculptures, which are unforgettable.

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Hengshan: The North Mountain among the "Five Mountains" is Hengshan. This is the holy land of the Quanzhen sect, the mainstream of Taoism in the world. Not only can you visit the beautiful scenery, but you can also feel the rich writing and ink of the literati and poets. Affection.

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Shanhua Temple: This is the most complete existing Liao and Jin temple in my country. Both the buildings and statues of the Liao and Jin Dynasties in the temple and the murals of the Qing Dynasty are all very exquisite. , it is worth coming here to take a look.

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Xuankong Temple: This is a unique temple that combines Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. It is located in Hengshan Mountain. The temple is completely attached to the mountain and is very steep and spectacular.

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Shanghuayan Temple: This is the royal temple of the Northern Wei Dynasty. The architecture here is majestic, especially the Thousand Buddhas Underground Palace at the bottom of the wooden pagoda. It is magnificent and shocking. It must be Going to take a look.

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Datong Volcano Group: If you want to feel the power of nature, you must visit the Datong Volcano Group. This is the relic left over from the volcanic eruption. It is very spectacular and will Make people feel in awe of nature.

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Dianding Mountain: This is a scenic grassland with green grass, blooming flowers, and blue sky and white clouds. It is the best choice for relaxing and going out for an outing. land.

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1. Yungang Grottoes_AAAA

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Yungang Grottoes are located at the foothills of Wuzhou Mountain, 16 kilometers west of Datong City, on the north bank of Wuzhou River. The grottoes are dug into the mountains and stretch for one kilometer from east to west. There are 45 main caves in existence, with more than 1,100 niches and more than 51,000 large and small statues. It is one of the largest grotto groups in my country and a world-famous art treasure house. In 1961, the State Council announced it as the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units. The Yungang Grottoes were excavated in the middle of the Northern Wei Dynasty. The Northern Wei Dynasty experienced "Taiwu destroyed Buddhism" and "Wencheng restored Dharma". Large-scale construction of the Yungang Grottoes began during the Heping reign of Emperor Wencheng (460-465) and was completed in the fifth year of Zhengguang reign of Emperor Xiaoming (524), a period of more than 60 years.

At the beginning, it was presided over by the famous eminent monk Tan Yao. "In the fortress of Xiwuzhou in the capital, he carved mountains and stone walls and opened five caves." The 16th to 20th caves are now the "Tanyao Five Caves". Most of the existing caves were excavated before moving to Luo in the 18th year of Taihe (494). According to the "Shui Jing Zhu" records, at that time, "stones were cut into the mountains. Because of the rock structure, they were really huge and majestic, which was expected by world law. The mountain hall, the water hall, the smoke temple faced each other, and the forest abyss and brocade mirrors provided a new view with the sun." The Yungang Grottoes are famous for their majestic sculptures and rich and colorful sculptures among the three major grottoes in my country. The smallest Buddha statue is 2 centimeters. The largest one is 17 meters high, and most of them are religious figures with different expressions. [Details]

2. Cave 20 of Yungang Grottoes_AAAA

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Cave 20 of Yungang Grottoes is the most famous open-air Buddha in Yungang , it is said that it was carved based on the image of Emperor Daowu, the founding emperor of the Northern Wei Dynasty. There are three standing statues of Buddhas. The seated Sakyamuni in the middle is located in the west corner of the central Yungang Grottoes, numbered Cave 20. The statues are in the open air. The main statue is the seated Sakyamuni, 13.7 meters high. The stone above the chest is hard and well preserved. He is generous, with a round face, thin lips and a high nose, and a solemn expression. The body is slightly leaning forward and the corners of the mouth are sharp, as if he is preaching the truth of Buddhism to all living beings. The thin curved eyebrows and slightly opened eyes make people feel kind and caring. The backlit flame pattern and reliefs such as the seated Buddha and the flying apsara are very gorgeous, making the main Buddha appear majestic. The remnant flying apsara on the west wall of the backlit outer edge of the open-air Buddha is the most representative apsara of the Yungang Grottoes, and can be called the "Bodhisattva-shaped apsara." ". Feitian wears a flower crown on his head, a beaded necklace around his neck, a full-length skirt, and holds flowers in his hands. His body is slightly bent, and he looks like he is flying in the sky, but his posture is dignified and steady, and his face is pious, which is different from ordinary Feitian. This open-air statue of the Buddha has a well-proportioned body proportions, concise and general modeling techniques, and a broad body that gives people a sense of stability. It embodies the Buddha's spiritual outlook of "thirty-two signs and eighty shapes that follow the shape." Although it is in a sitting position, it is extremely tall. It is not only a masterpiece among Yungang stone carvings, but also a Buddhist temple in the country. [Details]

3. Xuankong Temple_AAAA

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Xuankong Temple (the second batch of national security) Era: Ming Dynasty Address: 5 kilometers south of Hunyuan County, west cliff of Jinlongkou under Beiyue Hengshan Mountain According to "Hengshan Chronicle", Xuankong Temple was built in the late Northern Wei Dynasty (approximately the sixth century AD), it has been renovated successively, and the existing buildings are all relics of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The entire temple building hangs on the cliff at the foot of Hengshan Mountain. The cliff is 90 degrees vertical, and the top of the cliff hangs upside down. The temple faces east from the west, and the temple gate faces south. The entire temple's buildings are lined up from the south to the north of the cliff, gradually increasing in height. The temple is rectangular, tens of meters long and about 5 meters wide, with more than 40 large and small halls. ***Divided into three groups. The first group of buildings takes Sanguan Hall as the main body, which is a place for worshiping Taoism. Several halls enshrine Taoist statues. The middle group of buildings is dominated by the Three Holy Temples, in which Buddhist statues are enshrined. The last group of buildings is dominated by the Three Religions Hall, dedicated to the ancestors of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. The Hall of Three Religions is the tallest building in the temple. It is a three-story eaves resting on top of the mountain, with statues of Confucius, Laozi and Sakyamuni inside. The architecture of the Hanging Temple is exquisitely conceived and the structure is unique and spectacular. The building's cantilevered beams are supported by several wooden pillars as thick as a bowl. Each floor is based on wooden beams inserted between the walls. The beams and columns are integrated up and down. There are planks connecting the pavilions. Overall, the architectural layout of the Hanging Temple is uneven, intricate but not chaotic. The more than forty temples are distributed in an orderly manner, intersecting [Details]

4. Beiyue Hengshan_AAA

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Hengshan Mountain is located in Hunyuan County, Shanxi. It is said that Emperor Shun visited here 4000 years ago when he visited the north. Seeing the majestic mountain, he named it "Beiyue"; Hengshan Mountain rises at the southern end of Sangqian Basin and stretches for several kilometers. Hundreds of miles. On the Henggen Village, the main peak is 2,017 meters above sea level. There are strange rocks on the mountain, towering ancient trees, and pavilions and pavilions scattered among the green pines and cypresses, adding a lot of beauty to the majestic Beiyue. In ancient times, there were eighteen scenic spots in Mount Heng, and today there are still more than ten such places as Chao Palace, Huixian Mansion, Jiutian Palace, and Xuankong Temple. The most famous one is Xuankong Temple. Xuankong Temple is located on the cliff of Jinlongkou. It is a group of red and green buildings, exquisite and clear, like a colorful painting on a large stone wall, and like invisible lines tying several small houses in the air. As the local folk saying goes, "The Hanging Temple is half a sky high, with three horsetails hanging in the air." The temple was built in the late Northern Wei Dynasty and rebuilt in the Jin, Ming and Qing dynasties, and has a history of more than 1,400 years. The mountain gate faces south along the mountain. The 40 temples and pavilions in the temple are lined up close to the rock wall. They are as long as a dragon from north to south and as narrow as a belt from east to west.

The appearance is scattered and uneven, and the internal connections are quite ingenious. Some use trestles to fly across the sky, some are connected by secret passages, some climb on the stone steps, and some arch over the stone walls and enter the room through the windows. Sometimes it makes people feel like Already facing a desperate situation, after several twists and turns, it suddenly opened up [Details]

5. Shanhua Temple_AAA

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Shanhua Temple (the first batch National Security Bureau) Era: Liao and Jin Dynasty Address: South of Datong City It is the most complete and largest temple building in my country during the Liao and Jin Dynasties. According to the "Record of the Main Hall Reconstruction of Dapu'en Temple in Xijing, Jin Dynasty" written in the temple in the 16th year of Dading (1176), the temple was first built in the Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty. It was originally named Kaiyuan Temple and was renamed Dapuen Temple after the Five Dynasties and the early Jin Dynasty. Most of it was destroyed by war in the second year of Baoda (1122) at the end of Liao Dynasty, and was rebuilt in the sixth year of Jin Tianhui (1128). The name was changed in the 10th year of Ming Zhengtong (1445). Shanhua Temple, commonly known as the South Temple, faces south. The main buildings are the Tianwang Hall, the Three Holy Temples, and the Main Hall along the central axis. They are stacked high on top of each other. There is Wenshu Pavilion (destroyed) in the east and Samantabhadra Pavilion in the west. The buildings in the courtyard are scattered in height and have clear priorities. The Hall of the Heavenly King, the Three Holy Temples, the Main Hall and the Puxian Pavilion are all original structures from the Liao and Jin Dynasties. The Tianwang Hall, now the mountain gate, is five rooms wide, two rooms deep, and has a single eaves verandah roof. It is the largest existing mountain gate in my country from the Jin Dynasty. On the left and right, there are clear sculptures of the four heavenly kings, with angry eyebrows and majestic postures. The Three Holy Temples are located in the middle of the temple and are built on a brick platform about 1.5 meters high. The hall is five rooms wide and four rooms deep, with a single eaves verandah roof. The bucket under the eaves is made of six pavilions, single copy and double lower, and it is made with great care. The method of reducing columns is adopted in the hall. Flowers on the Buddhist altar [Details]

6. Jinhuagong Coal Mine_AAA

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Datong Jinhuagong Coal Mine, built in 195 Six years later, the mine was located on the northeastern edge of the Datong Coalfield, with a total area of ??410,000 square kilometers and recoverable reserves of 150 million tons. At present, it has formed a large-scale coal enterprise with an annual coal output of 3.8 million tons, equipped with mining, washing, diversified operations and other coal mine facilities, and more than 50,000 employees, including family members. It is the largest high-quality thermal coal production base in the country. It is one of the only multi-wellhead modern mines of Datong Coal Mining Group Company. Coal is famous for its low sulfur, low ash and high calorific value, and is exported to Europe, Asia, the United States and other countries and regions. Jinhuagong Coal Mine is adjacent to Yungang Grottoes. It is an important part of Yungang Tourist Area and an important link in the Hengshan-Xuankong Temple-Yungang Tour. In terms of internal resources, Jinhuagong Coal Mine has convenient transportation, Yungang Tourist Line and The passenger trains from Datong City to Xinshan Mountain Railway pass through the mining area. Jinhuagong Coal Mine is a large-scale, modern mine with a sound and safe production system. The entire process of coal production can be displayed in front of tourists, allowing tourists to learn about rich Coal culture and knowledge. This project has been included in the recommended projects for overseas investment by the National Tourism Administration. 12.5 kilometers west of Datong City, across a river from the World Cultural Heritage Yungang Grottoes [Details]

7. Datong Ancient City Wall_AAA

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Datong City Wall is located in the central area of ??Datong. The ancient city covers an area of ??3.45 square kilometers and has a square outline. The existing city wall was built by General Xu Da of the Ming Dynasty in the fifth year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (AD 1372) on the basis of the old cities of Han, Wei, Tang, Liao, Jin and Yuan. The city wall is 14 meters high, 12 meters wide at the top, 18 meters wide at the bottom, and has a circumference of 7.2 kilometers. It has four main city gates, Heyang Gate in the east, Yongtai Gate in the south, Qingyuan Gate in the west, and Wuding Gate in the north. There are also a series of military facilities such as moats, suspension bridges, city towers, arrow towers, moon towers, watchtowers, turrets, and military control towers. It is a relatively complete ancient city wall building in my country. The ancient city walls, moats and city-ring parks have now become a beautiful part of Datong’s ancient capital. Full ticket: RMB 30/person/time Half ticket: RMB 15/person/time Transportation In the city, take bus No. 17 and get off at Hualin Commercial Building Station Opening hours All-day Attraction location Location in the urban area of ??Datong City, Shanxi Province (opposite the south gate of the ancient city is Shanhua Temple) [ Details]

8. Datong Huayan Temple_AAA

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Huayan Temple is located on Daxi Street in the center of Datong. One of the major sects - Huayan Sect's classic "Huayan Sutra" was built, hence the name Huayan Temple. The main buildings in the temple include the Main Hall (upper temple) and the Bojiajiao Hall (lower temple). Its architecture, statues, murals, wall collections, caissons, etc. are all models of the art of the Liao Dynasty in my country. Shanghuayan Temple, commonly known as Shangsi, is a group of buildings with the Main Hall as the main body. Entering the mountain gate, you can see that the lintels on both sides of the square gate are engraved with three characters: "Nianhuaxiao" and "Qingzhujian" respectively, both of which come from Buddhist allusions.

The Main Hall was built in the eighth year of Qingning (1062) in the Liao Dynasty and was destroyed by war in the second year of Baoda (1122). It was rebuilt on the old site in the third year of Tianjuan (1140) in the Jin Dynasty, and was repaired in subsequent dynasties. The main hall is nine rooms wide and five rooms deep, with an area of ??1,559 square meters. It is the largest existing Buddhist temple in my country during the Liao and Jin dynasties, and is also one of the largest Buddhist temples in my country (the other is the main hall of Fengguo Temple in Yixian County, Liaoning Province). There are five Buddha statues on the Buddhist altar in the hall, known as the Five Buddhas. The three statues in the middle are wood carvings, while the remaining two and other accompanying Bodhisattvas are clay sculptures. There are ten statues of gods (0 gods) on each side of the Buddhist altar, with different expressions and leaning forward. The four walls of the hall are covered with 21 giant murals painted in the Qing Dynasty. They are colorful, resplendent and well-preserved [Details]

9. Guangling Paper-cut Art Museum_AA

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China Guangling Paper-cut Art Museum was founded in August 2007. It is located in the "National Green Agriculture Demonstration County", "National Food Safety Demonstration County" and "China's Famous Green County". It focuses on ecology, leisure and tourism. The characteristic "Northern Shanxi Green Economic Zone", "Western Beijing Tourism and Leisure Area", and "Folk Customs Park Beyond the Great Wall" - in the east of Guangling County, Datong City, Shanxi Province, in front of the door is Provincial Highway 201, and on the right is the exit of Tongguang Expressway , the transportation is very convenient. China Guangling Paper-cut Art Museum is the earliest and largest paper-cut museum in the country. It consists of "Guangling Paper-cutting Culture and Art Research Center", "Guangling County Duotang Paper-cutting Cultural Industrial Park Co., Ltd.", "Guangling County Zhang's Paper-cutting Culture and Art Development Co., Ltd.", and "Datong Guangling Paper-cutting Vocational Training School" And 6 units including "Guangling County Zhang's Paper-cut Culture and Art Center" and "Guangling County Jiajia Paper-cut Cultural Supplies Center" were named "National Cultural Industry Demonstration Base" by the Ministry of Culture in 2008. The museum covers an area of ??60 acres, with a construction area of ??9,600 square meters and a building of 3,600 square meters. It is a blue-grey Qin brick and Han tile-style antique building. The museum is three stories high, with two wings on the second floor just like a phoenix spreading its wings. It has 13 large exhibition halls and an Underground collection hall. The existing collection is 16,000 [details]

10. Xinpingbao Town_AA

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Xinpingbao Town, a place with a long cultural history and rich customs beyond the Great Wall ancient town. For thousands of years, the northern ethnic minorities such as the Xiongnu and Khitan have lived together with the Han people on this land, creating a history in which the Han people and ethnic minorities have moved from struggle to harmony, forming an integration of military culture, farming culture and nomadic culture. Its cultural characteristics have cultivated a strong customs beyond the Great Wall and a unique frontier fortress national culture. Xinpingbao Town was prominent because of the military, but prosperous because of business. It was once known as the "Ancient Tea Horse Road". It is an accessible place for commerce and trade at the junction of the three provinces (districts) of Shanxi, Hebei and Inner Mongolia. Its developed commerce industry was once its proudest history. Today, North Street in Xinpingbao Town is still a commercial street. The street is only two steps wide, but there are many shops on both sides with a full range of products. The well-preserved ancient buildings along the street silently tell the history of yesterday. The more than 100 antique Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings in the town are quite distinctive and tell the story of the prosperity of the past. They are rare examples of residential buildings. Every year on the 18th day of the fifth lunar month, a material exchange meeting is held here. Villagers from surrounding Hebei and Mongolia come to the market one after another, which is very lively. [Details]