Among China’s ancient cities, Datong is absolutely underrated! Its 1,500-plus-year-old history cultivated the gritty and real temperament with numerous cultural heritages, including the Yungang Grottoes, a gallery of Buddhist stone carving art, the Hanging Temple that miraculously clings to the cliff, and the well-preserved historical districts. Located in the northernmost part of Shanxi Province, Datong is only a 2-hour high-speed train ride from Beijing, making it an ideal weekend getaway.