Datong Volcano Group Geopark
大同火山群
The Quaternary volcanic field east of Datong. Visitors can climb the cones of Jinshan and Langwoshan to look down into the craters.
The Datong Volcano Group lies in the eastern part of the Datong Basin. It consists of about 30 Quaternary volcanoes and is one of China's best-known volcanic fields. Visitors often go to Jinshan and Langwoshan. Trails lead to the tops of the volcanic cones, where you can see complete ring-shaped craters and layers of volcanic cinder. There are also exposures of volcanic rock nearby. Some areas are free, and the open areas of the geopark depend on conditions on site. It is about 40 minutes' drive from the Datong city center. The summits are exposed, so wear sun protection in summer and dress warmly on windy days.
Opening hours
Open all day (confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- Yunzhou Daylily Fields (Wangyou Farm)
- Datong Earth Forest
- Wenying Lake Ecological Park
- Datong Museum
- Datong Art Museum
- Datong Fantawild Adventure
- Shoukoubao Great Wall
- Northern Wei Mingtang Site Park