Datong City Wall
大同古城墙 · Dàtóng Gǔ Chéngqiáng
A 7 km restored Ming wall circling the old town, with gate towers and barbicans; walk or cycle the top.
No booking needed1.5–2 hours to cycle the loop
Tip
Rent a bike on the wall in late afternoon and ride the full loop as the lights come on.
- Opening hours
- 07:00–22:00 To be confirmed
- Price
- Free since 13 June 2026, day and evening. Bike and cart rental on the wall cost extra. To be confirmed
- How to book
- Just walk up at a gate; no ticket needed.
- Getting there
- Access points at the main gates of the old town, e.g. the South Gate (Yongtai Gate)
- Address in Chinese
- 山西省大同市平城区大同古城墙（南门永泰门）
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Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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