
The best time for traveling: from April to October
Located in the Loess Plateau, the city of Datong is characterized by its varied topography. Most areas are in the temperate continental monsoon climate zone. It’s extremely cold in winter and cool in the summer. So, it’s definitely a summer resort place for tourists. A striking feature in Datong is its difference in temperature between the day and night. You should bring a coat with you to keep you warm.
It often snows in the spring and the snow melts very fast.
Flowers bloom in various colors in the summer. Summer is the best time for you to visit Datong as it’s cool and comfortable.
In the autumn it is sunny and comfortable. The harvest scene often attracts many visitors.
Everything is white in the winter as the city is covered with snow.