Basic Information
- Chinese Name: 大同南站 (Dàtóng Nán Zhàn)
- English Name: Datong South Railway Station (Datongnan)
- Station Code: DTV
- Address:
- Chinese: 山西省大同市平城区开源街
- English: Kaiyuan Street, Pingcheng District, Datong City, Shanxi Province
- Service Type: High-Speed Rail Only (No conventional trains)
Train Schedule for Datong South
| Destination | Frequency | Travel Time | Ticket Price (2nd Class) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing North | 20 daily | 2h10m | ¥146-¥168 |
| Taiyuan South | 18 daily | 1h40m | ¥86-¥102 |
| Xi’an North | 3 daily | 5h30m | ¥393 |
| Hohhot East | 6 daily | 1h50m | ¥109 |
Note: Schedules change quarterly. Check and verify it before your travel.
 | Beijing to Datong train, Xian to Datong train, Pingyao to Datong train |
 | Hotels in Ancient City of Datong |
 | Yungang Grottoes, Datong Ancient City, Hanging Temple, Mount Hengshan, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, Mount Wutaishan (attraction tickets, shuttile bus, cable car or cruise, join-in tours). |
Local Transportation Connections
Public Buses (¥1-2 per ride):
- Bus 14, 31, 61, 66, 68, 606, etc.
Datong South – Datong Yungang Airport
- Distance: 18 km
- Best Options:
- Taxi: 25 mins, ¥35-50 (daytime, for reference)
- DiDi is available at Datong South
Getting to Attractions in or around Datong
To Yungang Grottoes (UNESCO Site):
- Tourist bus to Yungang Grottoes: ￥10, 70 mins
- Taxi: 40 mins, ¥45-60 (for reference)
To Hengshan Hanging Temple:
- take bus 901 from Datong South to visitor center, then connect to a shuttle bus to Hengshan or Hanging Temple.
To Datong Ancient City Wall:
- Bus 61
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