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Direct Datong-Ulaanbaatar flight route to resume in July
June 5, 2026
The direct flight route from Datong, Shanxi province, to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, is set to resume on July 4.
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Datong daylily industry drives rural vitalization
June 4, 2026
The daylily industry in Yunzhou district, Datong, is flourishing, with 170,000 mu (11,333 hectares) of daylilies contributing to an industrial value of 2.48 billion yuan ($366 million) in 2025.
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Datong's fifth peony festival blooms
May 27, 2026
Datong held its fifth annual Peony Festival on May 24 at Wenying Lake Ecological Park, featuring an 8,000-square-meter peony garden.
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Datong unveils plan to enhance elderly care services
May 21, 2026
Datong has announced plans to develop elderly care facilities by 2035, aimed at improving the quality and accessibility of services for its senior citizens over the next decade.
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Step right in - free lessons for life
May 19, 2026
Museums play a vital role in human cultural exchanges, said Hang Kan, director of the Yungang Research Institute, in Dialogues with Thinkers.
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Datong develops specialty agriculture to drive rural vitalization
May 13, 2026
Datong is harnessing its unique climate to develop specialty agriculture as a key driver of rural vitalization.
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Datong bridges history and modernity through cultural creative products
May 8, 2026
Datong is developing a series of cultural and creative products that draw on elements of its rich heritage, including the iconic Buddha statues of the Yungang Grottoes and the ancient architecture of its temples.
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Datong unveils immersive ancient costume bus experience for May Day holiday
April 30, 2026
Datong will launch ancient costume photography buses over the May Day holiday from May 1 to 5, offering passengers an immersive experience of dressing in traditional Chinese attire.


