1. Travel arrangements:
Datong: As a famous historical and cultural city, Datong has many historical sites and cultural heritages, such as Yungang Grottoes, Huayan Temple and Drum Tower. Besides, Datong's delicacies such as Daoxiao Noodles and roast leg of lamb are also worth a try. If you choose to travel deeply in Datong, you can also consider the Hanging Temple and Wutai Mountain around Datong.
* Wulanchabu: As a city in Inner Mongolia, Wulanchabu has unique grassland scenery and can experience activities such as horse riding and grassland camping. The volcano in Wulanchabu and the Galaxy Observatory are also very distinctive attractions.
2. Mode of transportation:
Datong: The transportation from Datong City to Yungang Airport is convenient, and there are airport buses and taxis to choose from. The city's public transportation includes buses and taxis, as well as bicycle sharing and electric cars to choose from.
* Wulanchabu: There are high-speed trains and bullet trains from Hohhot to Wulanchabu, with convenient transportation. The city's public transportation mainly includes buses and taxis, as well as bicycle sharing and electric cars to choose from.
3. Accommodation:
Datong: In Datong, you can choose to stay in a hotel in the city center, so that you can visit the scenic spots in the city conveniently. In addition, there are some accommodation options near Yungang Scenic Area.
* Wulanchabu: There are relatively few accommodation options in Wulanchabu, but hotels and homestays in urban areas also provide various types of accommodation. If you want to experience the grassland scenery more deeply, you can choose to camp on the grassland or live in a local farmhouse.
Generally speaking, Datong and Wulanchabu have their own characteristics, which one is better depends on your personal interests and travel purposes. If you like historical and cultural sites and food, then Datong may be more suitable for you; If you want to experience grassland scenery or be interested in volcanic landforms, Wulanchabu may be more suitable for you. During the trip, you can design according to your own interests and time; In terms of transportation mode and accommodation choice, decisions can be made according to personal budget and travel needs.