Datong Transportation

For its important location at the junction of Middle West and the East China , Datong has quite developed transportation.

By Air:
Datong has its own airport which, from the beginning of 2006, has offered convenience for those traveling to and from the city.

By Train:
Railway construction in Datong is crucial since Datong is the main coal production city in China and its transportation depends on the train. Seven railways including Jing-Bao (Beijing-Baotou) Railway, Jing-Yuan (Beijing-Yuanping) Railway, Da-Qin (Datong-Qinhuangdao) Railway, together with a series of branch railways, form a huge railway network that connect Datong with most of the cities in China.

By Bus:
Road construction in Datong is as developed as the railway. The Jing-Da Expressway connecting Beijing with Datong plays an important role in the road transportation in the north of Shanxi Province. Over 10 main roads connect Datong with the neighboring cities. Moreover, more than 2000 kilometers (1243 miles) of county roads radiate in all directions from the city center connecting most of the towns, villages and the tourist spots together. In general, transportation around Datong City is also convenient with 36 bus routes running around the urban area and providing an easy trip.