Cultures

Folk Paper-cut

August 28, 2020

Datong city enjoy a long history of folk paper-cutting, which can be traced back to the Ming and Qing dynasties(1368-1911).
Shua Hai'er

August 28, 2020

Shua Hai'er, also known as Ke Ke tune, is a popular opera in Datong. Its most prominent feature is singing through the lower part of the throat.
Datong bronze

August 28, 2020

The Datong bronze ware has a long history of exquisite handcraft dating back to the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386-534).
Yonggu Tomb

August 28, 2020

Yonggu Tomb, the largest among the Northern Wei (386-557) mausoleums, is located in the southern Fangshan Mountain 25 km to the northwest of Datong. Construction of the tomb started in 481 and lasted eight years.