Dining

Datong celebrates its first daylily culinary festival

July 2, 2025

Datong hosted its first Daylily Culinary Festival on June 30, celebrating the second anniversary of the city's esteemed designation as a "City of Gastronomy".
Datong delicacies delight Swedes

February 8, 2024

Recently, the stunning delicacies of Datong city in North China's Shanxi province made a grand appearance at a Chinese food culture promotion event at the Chinese Embassy in Sweden.
Datong grilled lamb chop

October 13, 2023

Datong grilled lamb chop is a famous dish used for entertaining guests in the city of Datong in northern Shanxi province.
Datong instant boiled mutton

November 16, 2021

Datong's instant boiled mutton has a long history dating back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368).
Datong mixed sugar mooncakes

September 18, 2021

For many Datong locals, mixed sugar mooncakes are the best part of Mid-Autumn Festival.
Guangling dried soybean curd

March 16, 2021

Dried soybean curd from Guangling county is a specialty snack in Datong city in northern Shanxi province and is one of the top choices for cold and hot dishes.
Youmian Wowo

August 28, 2020

Youmian Wowo is a traditional cuisine in Datong. Made with hulless oat, the food shaped like a honeycomb tastes very delicious.
Datong fried cake

August 28, 2020

This cake is a popular traditional food in Datong county, Shanxi province, and is often used as a special treat for guests.

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