The Datong Ancient Capital Lantern Festival in Shanxi has lit up the city walls with dozens of stunning installations. Inside the city gates, the eye-catching "aoyu" (mythical dragon-fish) lantern symbolizing success and good fortune has become a must-see. On the central stage, performers in ancient costume bring history to life. #FunChina #ChinaTravel #BetterLife #SpringFestival2026 #YearOfHorse #LanternFestival2026 #ChinaAgenda2026 | China Plus Culture
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The Datong Ancient Capital Lantern Festival in Shanxi has lit up the city walls with dozens of stunning installations. Inside the city gates, the eye-catching "aoyu" (mythical dragon-fish) lantern symbolizing success and good fortune has become a must-see. On the central stage, performers in ancient costume bring history to life. #FunChina #ChinaTravel #BetterLife #SpringFestival2026 #YearOfHorse #LanternFestival2026 #ChinaAgenda2026 | China Plus Culture
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Over the ancient city of Datong in north China, 8000 drones illuminated the night sky in a breathtaking tribute to its rich cultural legacy. The drone show runs Oct 1-5. https://www.cctvplus.com/news/20251003/8447538.shtml#!language=1 | CCTV
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Over the ancient city of Datong in north China, 8000 drones illuminated the night sky in a breathtaking tribute to its rich cultural legacy. The drone show runs Oct 1-5. https://www.cctvplus.com/news/20251003/8447538.shtml#!language=1 | CCTV
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Stroll through the historic streets of #Datong's ancient city, where magnificent, well-preserved architecture stands as a testament to history and vibrant performances of intangible cultural heritage bring tradition to life. #ChineseCulture #TravelinChina With over 2,000 years of history, Datong in #Shanxi Province was once the capital of ancient China. The city continues to revitalize its legacy by blending rich cultural treasures with iconic attractions, transforming its heritage into a living
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Stroll through the historic streets of #Datong's ancient city, where magnificent, well-preserved architecture stands as a testament to history and vibrant performances of intangible cultural heritage bring tradition to life. #ChineseCulture #TravelinChina With over 2,000 years of history, Datong in #Shanxi Province was once the capital of ancient China. The city continues to revitalize its legacy by blending rich cultural treasures with iconic attractions, transforming its heritage into a living
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Step into a forgotten chapter of China’s history. In Datong, centuries-old temples cling to cliffs, colossal Buddhas watch over silent caves, and the Great Wall winds through golden hills. 🏯⛰️ It’s not crowded, not commercial — just pure, awe-inspiring heritage waiting to be explored. | Hellochinatrip
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Step into a forgotten chapter of China’s history. In Datong, centuries-old temples cling to cliffs, colossal Buddhas watch over silent caves, and the Great Wall winds through golden hills. 🏯⛰️ It’s not crowded, not commercial — just pure, awe-inspiring heritage waiting to be explored. | Hellochinatrip
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The Datong Clay Forest, with its striking collection of earthen columns and walls on the Loess Plateau, showcases nature’s unique creation in Datong, north China's Shanxi Province. | People's Daily, China
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The Datong Clay Forest, with its striking collection of earthen columns and walls on the Loess Plateau, showcases nature’s unique creation in Datong, north China's Shanxi Province. | People's Daily, China
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Datong Lantern Festival Shehuo Spectacular! The revelry has only just begun! | Beautiful places in China
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A giant "aoyu," a mythical dragon-fish, appears to glide above Datong's ancient city walls, stunning viewers and going viral online. It's actually a specially designed lantern at the Datong Lantern Festival in Shanxi Province, drawing crowds of visitors. In Chinese mythology, the aoyu has the body of a fish and the head of a dragon, symbolizing good fortune. #ChinaTravel #BetterLife #SpringFestival2026 #YearOfHorse https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-02-16/No-filter-no-CGI-A-big-dragon-fish-soars-ab
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A giant "aoyu," a mythical dragon-fish, appears to glide above Datong's ancient city walls, stunning viewers and going viral online. It's actually a specially designed lantern at the Datong Lantern Festival in Shanxi Province, drawing crowds of visitors. In Chinese mythology, the aoyu has the body of a fish and the head of a dragon, symbolizing good fortune. #ChinaTravel #BetterLife #SpringFestival2026 #YearOfHorse https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-02-16/No-filter-no-CGI-A-big-dragon-fish-soars-ab
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A massive illuminated fish takes center stage at the 2026 Datong Ancient Capital Lantern Festival, dazzling crowds with a glowing nighttime parade. Accompanied by pounding drums and immersive light effects, the vividly crafted creature glides, sways its tail, and weaves through spectators in a dynamic folk performance. Blending traditional lantern craftsmanship with an immersive night spectacle, the show transforms the festival into a sea of color, sound, and motion. #Trending #ChineseNewYear202
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中國山西大同古城馬年春节“平城将军甲胄巡游”上新 明製骑士来了 Amazing armored warrior parade in Datong Ancient City, Shanxi during the Year of the Horse Spring Festival! So cool and stunning! 🐎⚔️ | China Walk
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A giant "aoyu," a mythical dragon-fish, appears to glide above Datong's ancient city walls, stunning viewers and going viral online. It's actually a specially designed lantern at the Datong Lantern Festival in Shanxi Province, drawing crowds of visitors. In Chinese mythology, the "aoyu" has a fish's body and a dragon's head, symbolizing good fortune. #cgtnreels | CGTN
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As darkness falls over Datong City in Shanxi, a Datiehua performance ignites the night. Set against the backdrop of the ancient city walls, molten iron is flung high into the air, exploding into a shower of golden sparks. #ChinaTravel #BetterLife #SpringFestival2026 #YearOfHorse #Heritage #LanternFestival2026 | China Plus Culture
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With an area of 66,000 square meters, the Huayan Temple in Datong, north China’s Shanxi Province, is one of the largest and best-preserved temple complexes from the Liao and Jin dynasties (907-1234). | People's Daily, China
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Come with me to observe the 1,000-year-old Buddha temple, the Shanhua Temple, in Datong City of northern China's Shanxi Province, about 200 km's drive from Inner Mongolia's Hohhot City. 💐🌺🌹 | Across Inner Mongolia
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Datong V90 flagship RV for business and travel #v90# Scenery on the road # RV #RVTravel #B-TypeRV | RV Camping Car
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🕍🇨🇳 Der hängende Tempel von Datong fasziniert Besucher mit seiner scheinbar schwebenden Konstruktion. Das über 1500 Jahre alte buddhistische Felsenkloster, an einer Steilwand des heiligen Berges Hengshan erbaut, vereint einzigartig Buddhismus, Daoismus und Konfuzianismus. • #tempel #china #berg | Blick
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Datong in northern China’s Shanxi was the capital of the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534). Its 1,500-year-old stone Buddhas, carved into rock, still stand tall. This week, 5,000 drones lit up Datong's night sky in tribute. | Mao Ning Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson 毛宁
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The ancient Chinese beauty is made of lantern and will be lit during the lantern show in Datong City of northern China's Shanxi Province, just next to Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. 🌺💐🌹💃 #lantern #beauty | Across Inner Mongolia
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Flocks of common cranes were captured flying past the golden sunrise in Datong, north China's Shanxi Province, creating a unique and peaceful scene of nature. | People's Daily, China
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Experience the stunning beauty of autumn at the Dianding Mountain in Datong, north China's Shanxi Province, where tree foliage covers the slopes like a fine carpet in rich autumn hues. | People's Daily, China
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At dusk, Datong’s ancient walls glow golden while the moat mirrors clouds, old towers, and modern silhouettes—all flowing into harmony as history and present entwine in this evocative cityscape. #SeeChina | CCTV
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