Ancient City of Datong: A Journey Through Millennia of History
2 months, 1 week ago

Ancient City of Datong: A Journey Through Millennia of History

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The article highlights the upcoming International Insights into China event, where journalists and students from various countries will gather in Datong, Shanxi province, to explore the Ancient City of Datong. The ancient city served as the capital of the Northern Wei Dynasty and played a significant role in the history of China. The restored city boasts majestic ancient city walls and is a testament to the enduring spirit of the Chinese people.

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Ancient city site to get dedicated museum
4 months, 1 week ago

Ancient city site to get dedicated museum

China Daily  

Ancient city site to get dedicated museum.CAO YANG/XINHUA TAIYUAN — A new museum is set to open at the 4,300-year-old Taosi relics site in North China. "The discovery of walled city ruins and important buildings at Taosi represents a significant breakthrough," says Wang Wei, chief expert in charge of the project tracing the origins of Chinese civilization. "The main building …

Ancient city site to get dedicated museum
4 months, 1 week ago

Ancient city site to get dedicated museum

China Daily  

Ancient city site to get dedicated museum.CAO YANG/XINHUA TAIYUAN — A new museum is set to open at the 4,300-year-old Taosi relics site in North China. "The discovery of walled city ruins and important buildings at Taosi represents a significant breakthrough," says Wang Wei, chief expert in charge of the project tracing the origins of Chinese civilization. "The main building …

Ancient city site to get dedicated museum
4 months, 1 week ago

Ancient city site to get dedicated museum

China Daily  

Ancient city site to get dedicated museum.CAO YANG/XINHUA TAIYUAN — A new museum is set to open at the 4,300-year-old Taosi relics site in North China. "The discovery of walled city ruins and important buildings at Taosi represents a significant breakthrough," says Wang Wei, chief expert in charge of the project tracing the origins of Chinese civilization. "The main building …

From 'coal capital' to cultural magnet, historic city gains new life
1 year, 6 months ago

From 'coal capital' to cultural magnet, historic city gains new life

China Daily  

Sandwiched between two winding sections of the Great Wall, and situated at the easternmost tip of the Silk Road during the 5th century, Datong is destined to be a hub where diverse ethnic groups from north China, as well as Chinese and foreigners, can engage in cultural interactions. From a frontier land between agricultural communities and nomadic tribes to a …

Witness to storied history
2 years, 2 months ago

Witness to storied history

China Daily  

Shoukoupu Great Wall in Yanggao county of Datong, Shanxi province. So the Han people built Great Walls in the north and south of Datong, and the project lasted from the Warring State Period to the Ming Dynasty. The Great Wall, which meanders from east to west in northern Shanxi, bifurcates in the province into the outer Great Wall in the …

Path of history
2 years, 4 months ago

Path of history

China Daily  

Pingyao is a fine example of the well-preserved Han civilization. To find out how these natural and cultural gems still shine and continue to inspire the nation in this new era of development, China Daily is running a series of reports covering 10 groups of selected sites from across the country. His ancestral home in Pingyao-a small, two-story building that …

Path of history
2 years, 4 months ago

Path of history

China Daily  

Pingyao is a fine example of the well-preserved Han civilization. To find out how these natural and cultural gems still shine and continue to inspire the nation in this new era of development, China Daily is running a series of reports covering 10 groups of selected sites from across the country. His ancestral home in Pingyao-a small, two-story building that …

Datong Museum
3 years, 9 months ago

Datong Museum

China Daily  

Datong Museum 大同市博物馆 Address:Taihe road, Yudong New Distrcit, Datong city, Shanxi province Hours:9:00am-5:00 pm Closed Mondays General admission: Free Tel:2303518 A glance at Datong Museum A landmark of Datong city of Shanxi province, Datong Museum is the second largest historical museum in the province. The theme of the museum is "Minhe Datong", which reflects the development process of ethnic integration, …

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