In the scorching summer, a visit to Datong feels like stepping into a wonderful and cool world, making Datong an ideal tourist destination and leisure paradise. Known as “A Holy Land for Health Preservation,” Datong invites you to experience the charm of health preservation in this ancient city with a thousand-year history.

01 Datong Sanggan River Forest Health Preservation Town

Located in Xishawo Village, Yunzhou District, Datong City, Sanggan River Forest Health Preservation Town is situated in the heart of the Datong volcano group. With selenium-rich and strontium-rich soil, the town integrates the planting and processing of traditional Chinese medicine with resort and health preservation. The town boasts a comprehensive reception center, a children's playground, and other tourism facilities. Additionally, a series of recreational activities such as tent music festivals, RV campsites, and fishing competitions allow visitors from all over to experience the charm of the northern frontier while feeling the warmth of forest health preservation.

02 Jiulianshan Forest Health Preservation Base

The Jiulianshan Forest Health Preservation Base is located in Yongshengyuan Village, Lidayao Town, Youyu County, Shuozhou City. With an average altitude of 1,300 meters, the base covers a forest area of over 5,700 mu, and is home to 177 species of wild animals and plants belonging to 23 orders and 56 families. The base boasts lush green mountains and clear waters, with a forest that offers fresh air and distinct advantages. Featuring a temperate continental monsoon climate, the area has four distinct seasons with cool summers, making it the perfect destination for health preservation.

03 Hengshan Forest Health Preservation Base

Hengshan Mountain, also known as the the northern mountain of the Five Sacred Mountains of China, is located in Hunyuan County, Datong City, Shanxi Province. The first and second-level protected areas of the scenic spot cover an area of 62.10 square kilometers, encompassing scenic spots such as Tianfengling, Cuipingfeng, Wenquan (Hot Spring), and the historic district of Hunyuan. With its unique mountain landscape and rich historical heritage, Hengshan Mountain serves as an all-in-one tourism destination for sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment.

04 Liuleng Mountain Forest Health Preservation Base

Liuleng Mountain is located at the juncture of Guangling County and Yanggao County in Datong City. The peak of Huangyangjian is characterized by a vast and flat alpine meadow, from which one can see five towering peaks in the distance, their mountainsides as dark as ink. Nearby, lush vegetation and blooming wildflowers fill the landscape. Within the scenic area, there are meadows, waterfalls, caves, and stone forests scattered about. Among them, a particular cave stands out as especially unique, emitting hot air in winter and forming ice in summer.

A blessed land for nurturing beauty, where beauty of all kinds coexists harmoniously. Datong welcomes you!

Source: Comprehensive collation by sxchina.com