A large park with many family attractions.
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大同基督教西堂
The West Church was renovated in 2006, and its spire with a cross is a key feature of the ancient city's skyline.
圆通寺
The first temple was built here in the Ming Dynasty but was destroyed during the Qing army's massacre at Datong. In 1664, Emperor Kangxi ordered its reconstruction to pray for the souls of those killed in the massacre. This temple is the only one in the ancient city of Datong that faces north. The buildings along the central axis are Qing Dynasty structures.
华严寺
Huayan Temple was built during the Liao Dynasty and was repaired in subsequent dynasties. It is the largest existing Liao-Jin Dynasty temple in China, containing the Liao Dynasty's Bojiajiaozang Hall and the Jin Dynasty's Daxiong Hall, as well as numerous painted sculptures. Huayan Temple is divided into upper and lower sections. The main hall of the upper temple is the Mahavira Hall, built in the third year of the Tianjuan era of the Jin Dynasty (1140). It is the largest existing Buddhist hall in China and the largest existing single-eaved wooden structure ancient building. The main hall of the Lower Temple is the Bojia Teaching Hall, built in the seventh year of the Chongxi reign of the Liao Dynasty (1038), and is one of the "Eight Great Liao Structures". The caisson ceiling, wall hangings, and 31 statues inside the hall are original Liao Dynasty artifacts.
Part of the Datong Museum. Wei stele calligraphy is a style of calligraphy found on stone tablets in northern China during the Northern and Southern Dynasties period, and in modern times calligraphers such as Zhang Aitang inherited and developed this style. The museum showcases Zhang Aitang's life and his calligraphy.
纯阳宫
A small collection of Daoist temples and a peaceful courtyard. A more human scale than the nearby Huayan Monastery. Completely rebuilt in 2010.
纯阳宫
Chunyang Palace is the largest Taoist temple in the ancient city of Datong. The temple is divided into two sections: the western section is a garden, and the eastern section has three courtyards. Along the central axis are the mountain gate archway, Lingguan Hall, Zushi Hall, and Sanqing Hall, with side halls and kiln houses on either side. The palace buildings feature Taoist-themed murals painted by students and faculty of the Mural Painting Department of the China Academy of Art, along with folk mural artisans.