10 attractions in Shanxi's two cities

Attraction 10
Datong Museum, Datong

Address: No 506 Taihe Lu, Pingcheng district, Datong city, Shanxi province
Opening hours: 9 am-5 pm (entry until 4pm)
Admission: Free

Datong Museum is a comprehensive chorography museum that covers an area of 51,556 square meters and has a building area of 32,821 sq m. It boasts over 170,000 cultural relics, with a collection renowned for showcasing the cultural characteristics of northern ethnic groups, border towns, and religions.

Once you’ve explored the historical treasures of Datong, it’s time to indulge in one of the city's most iconic culinary traditions: Datong grilled lamb chop.

Datong grilled lamb chop is a famous dish used for entertaining guests of the city.

Grilled lamb chop is made using the back legs of a lamb. It is delicious and easy to eat. After centuries of development, various ingredients and seasonings have been gradually added to the roasting process. The dish's color is alluring and the meat is fragrant, with the outer layer tasting being crispy and full of flavor while the interior is tender and juicy.