Datong City is located in the northern part of the province, between the inner and outer Great Walls, and is the center of the Datong Basin. It is the second largest industrial city in Shanxi Province, a transportation hub for the three provinces (districts) of Shanxi, Hebei, and Inner Mongolia and the counties in northern Shanxi Province. It is the gateway to northern Shanxi Province and has been a major military town and strategic location since ancient times.

The city has a total area of ??14,176 square kilometers. The total population is 2.98 million (2003). The Municipal People's Government is located at Yingbin West Road, Cheng District. Postal code: 037008. Code: 140200. Area code: 0352.

Datong City governs 4 municipal districts and 7 counties. That is, 4 districts including urban area, mining area, southern suburbs, and Xinrong District, and 7 counties including Yanggao County, Tianzhen County, Guangling County, Lingqiu County, Hunyuan County, Zuoyun County, and Datong County.

Datong, the ancient city on the fortress, is a famous historical and cultural city in northern my country. It was the capital of three generations and an important town in two dynasties. It has a long history and splendid culture. As early as the old times, the ancestors of the Chinese nation thrived here. Xia, Shang and Zhou belonged to Jizhou and Bingzhou. At the end of the Warring States period, counties began to be established without governance. In the third century BC, Datong had built a city, and Zhao's famous general Li Mu built beacon towers and part of the Great Wall. At the beginning of the Western Han Dynasty, Datong was called Pingcheng County and belonged to Yanmenna. In 398 AD, the Northern Wei Dynasty moved its capital to Pingcheng (today's Datong), where it remained for 96 years. During this period, Datong carried out large-scale construction projects and built hundreds of cities, palaces, and ancestral temples. The famous Yungang Grottoes at home and abroad were excavated during this period. In the seventh year of Tianbao in the Northern Qi Dynasty, it was renamed Heng'an Town. In the Northern Zhou Dynasty, Yunzhong County was established. In the Sui Dynasty, it was changed to Yunnei County and belonged to Jizhou County. In the early Tang Dynasty, they were named Xiang County and Yunzhong County, and they were governed by Yunzhou. In the early days of Tianbao, they were governed by the Datong Army. Datong County was established in the 17th year of Chongxi reign of Liao Dynasty, and was called Xijing as the capital of Liao and Jin Dynasties. In the second year of Yuan Dynasty, Yunzhong County was merged into Datong County. In both the Ming and Qing dynasties, Datong Mansion was established. In 1949, Datong City was established under the jurisdiction of Chahar Province, and in 1952 it was placed under the jurisdiction of Shanxi Province. In July 1993, the original Yanbei region was abolished, and some counties under the original Yanbei region, such as Zuoyun, Datong County, Yanggao, Tianzhen, Hunyuan, Guangling, and Lingqiu, were placed under the unified jurisdiction of Datong City.

The city is surrounded by mountains on three sides and the Royal River runs from north to south. The central and southern parts are vast Pingchuan (Datong Basin). The entire terrain is higher in the northwest and lower in the southeast, with an average altitude of about 1,000 meters. The mountainous area can be divided into three sections: south, middle and north. The southern mountainous area is steep, with the main peak, Ta'er Mountain, at an altitude of 1,714 meters. Datong coalfield is mainly distributed here. In the central mountainous area, the highest peak is Dazhong Mountain, with an altitude of 1,417 meters. It is the commanding height in central Datong. The mountains in the northern mountainous area are intertwined with deep and steep slopes. The highest peak is Yinxing Mountain with an altitude of 1565 meters and Yeguling Mountain with an altitude of 1201 meters. Together with Mapu Mountain in the southeast, it forms the northern gateway of Datong and is also the throat of the Beijing-Baotou Railway. The northwest is surrounded by hills and mountains, with criss-crossing valleys and complex terrain. The main rivers in the territory include Yuhe River, Shili River, Kouquan River and Silk River. The river swells during the rainy season, but the amount of water is usually very small. The larger reservoirs include Zhaojiayao Reservoir and Shijiazhai Reservoir. Urban areas and mining areas have sufficient water resources, but some villages in mountainous areas have difficulty drinking water. The city has a dry, cold and windy climate with large temperature differences. The average annual temperature is 6.4 degrees, the average temperature in January is -11.8 degrees, the average temperature in July is 21.9 degrees, the average annual rainfall is about 400mm, and the first frost period is in late September. , the frost-free period is about 125 days.

The city currently has 8.017 million acres of cultivated land, accounting for 31% of the total area. Mainly cultivate millet, corn, potatoes, wheat, barley, gourd, vegetables, etc. Because there are many hilly and mountainous areas in the city, the frost-free period is short, and rainfall is scarce, so agriculture is not very developed.

The city is rich in mineral resources, mainly coal, limestone, kaolin, refractory clay, graphite, etc. Among them, coal reserves are the largest, and the coal has good quality and high heat. It is an excellent power coal and is known as "industrial fine grain". The famous "Datong Coalfield" has a total area of ??more than 1,700 square kilometers. It is one of the main coalfields in my country and can be used for power, coking, chemical industry, and civil use. The city's main industrial industries include coal, electricity, machinery, building materials, chemicals, etc. Datong Mining Bureau produces more than 30 million tons of raw coal annually, accounting for three-quarters of the city's raw coal output, ranking first in the country. In addition, Shanxi Diesel Engine Factory, Datong Cement Factory, Datong Locomotive Factory, etc. are all state-owned backbone enterprises with large scale and high degree of mechanization. The Sitaigou Mine in Yungang Valley in the west of Datong is a very large mine designed by my country, with an annual output of 5 million tons of raw coal. Datong No. 2 Power Plant is one of the urban power supply bases in Beijing, Tianjin and Tang Dynasty.

Datong has developed transportation. The city is located at the intersection of Tongpu, Beijing-Baotou and Daqin railways. It is the transportation center of Shanxi, Hebei and Mongolia provinces (regions). It is also the transportation center from Beijing via Ulaanbaatar. An important intermodal station on the international railway line to Moscow. The Daqin Railway is my country's first dedicated heavy-duty coal-carrying railway line, and has two branch lines, Kouquan and Yungang, connecting the urban area and major coal mines. Datong currently has seven external highways, which are connected to Beijing, Baotou, Taiyuan, Fanzhi, Baoding, Zuoyun and Fengzhen respectively. The Datang Highway to Tanggu is under construction. There are also many county-level and township-level highways in the territory, forming a highway transportation network extending in all directions.

Datong City has a long history and is one of the famous historical and cultural cities in my country with many cultural relics and historic sites. Among the key national cultural relics protection units are Yungang Grottoes, Shanhua Temple, Upper and Lower Huayan Temples, etc.

Administrative divisions of Datong City

Datong City has an area of ??14,176 square kilometers and a population of 2.98 million (2003).

The urban area is 46 square kilometers and the population is 580,000. Postal code 037008. The District People's Government is located at No. 30, Yingbin West Road.

The mining area covers an area of ??62 square kilometers and has a population of 440,000. Postal code 037001. The District People's Government is located at No. 248, Tongquan West Road, Xinpingwang.

Southern suburbs covers an area of ??966 square kilometers and has a population of 280,000. Postal code 037001. The District People's Government is located in Wuyi Road.

Xinrong District covers an area of ??1,006 square kilometers and has a population of 110,000. Postal code 037002.

Yanggao County has an area of ??1,678 square kilometers and a population of 290,000. Postal code 038100. The County People's Government is located in Longquan Town.

Tianzhen County has an area of ??1,635 square kilometers and a population of 210,000. Postal code 038200. The County People's Government is located in Yuquan Town.

Guangling County has an area of ??1,283 square kilometers and a population of 180,000. Postal code 037500. The County People's Government is located in Huquan Town.

Lingqiu County has an area of ??2,720 square kilometers and a population of 230,000. Postal code 034400. The County People's Government is located in Wuling Town.

Hunyuan County covers an area of ??1,965 square kilometers and has a population of 350,000. Postal code 037400. The County People's Government is located in Yong'an Town.

Zuoyun County has an area of ??1,314 square kilometers and a population of 140,000. Postal code 037100. The County People's Government is located in Yunxing Town.

Datong County covers an area of ??1,501 square kilometers and has a population of 170,000. Postal code 037300. The County People's Government is located in Xiping Town.

* The divisional place name information here is as of December 2005; the area and population data are based on the "Administrative Division Manual of the People's Republic of China (2005)", and the population is as of the end of 2003. *

Datong City

The urban area is located in the center of Datong, adjacent to Yuhe River in the east, Majunying and Pingwang Township in the southern suburbs to the west, and Donghe River and Shi in the southern suburbs to the south. Zhuang Township, extending to Baima City and Anjia Village in the south suburbs in the north. The total area is 46.129 square kilometers. The total population is 600,000 (2004).

The District People’s Government is located at No. 30, Yingbin West Road. Postal code: 037008. Code: 140202. Area code: 0352.

The city has jurisdiction over 14 streets: Nanguan Street, Beiguan Street, East Street, West Street, South Street, North Street, Xinjian South Road Street, Xinjian North Road Street, Daqing Road Street, Xinhua Street, Xihuayuan Street, Laopingwang Street, Xiangyangli Street, Zhenhua South Street.

Datong City Mining Area

The mining area is located in the southwest of Datong City. The total area is 62 square kilometers. The total population is 440,000 (2004).

The District People’s Government is located at No. 248, Tongquan West Road, Xinpingwang. Postcode: 037001. Code: 140203. Area code: 0352.

The mining area has jurisdiction over 24 streets: Xinsheng Street, Xinpingwang Street, Meiyukou Street, Yongdingzhuang Street, Tongjialiang Street, Silaogou Street, Xinzhouyao Street, Baidong Street, Yanya Street Street, Wajinwan Street, Jinhuagong Street, Majiliang Street, Dadougou Street, Wangcun Street, Jiangjiawan Street, Xinquan Road Street, Minsheng Street, Kouquan Street, Makou Street, Yanzishan Street, Xingergou Street, Qingciyao Street, Pingquan Road Street, Sitaigou Street.

The mining area in the early days of liberation was the fifth district of Datong City. In March 1950, the fifth district was abolished and changed to the "Kouquan Mining District Office". In April 1951, it was renamed "Kouquan Mining Area People's Government". In May 1954, the Kouquan Mining District was renamed Kouquan District, with 11 sub-district offices under its jurisdiction and 134 villages in 27 townships in conjunction with urban and suburban offices. In 1958, Datong City was placed under the leadership of Yanbei Special Administrative Office. Kouquan District, together with urban, suburban, ancient city, Huairen and Yungang districts, took charge of 24 communes and 601 natural villages. In 1965, Datong City was separated from Yanbei, Datong and Huairen counties were placed under Yanbei, and 13 communes and 182 villages under the jurisdiction of Chengdu and Kouquan District were placed under Datong City. In May 1966, the agricultural areas under the jurisdiction of the urban area and Kouquan District were divided into suburbs, and Kouquan District shifted to focus on urban work. In October 1970, Datong City was placed under the leadership of Yanbei. The city has jurisdiction over four administrative districts: urban area, mining area, southern suburbs, and northern suburbs. The mining area is under the dual leadership of Datong Mining Bureau and Datong City. In 1979, some industrial enterprises under the jurisdiction of Kouquan Town, Makou Street and southern suburbs were placed under the jurisdiction of the mining area. At the same time, the management system of "integration of government and enterprises" was changed, and the mining area was separated from the affiliation with the Datong Mining Bureau. In February 1980, the mining area was directly under the leadership of Datong City, forming a staggered pattern of the mining area and the southern suburbs.

Southern suburb of Datong City

Southern suburb is adjacent to Datong County to the east, Huairen County to the south, Zuoyun County to the west, and Xinrong District to the north. The total area is 966 square kilometers. The total population is 280,000 (2004).

The District People’s Government is located in Wuyi Road, Postal Code: 030001. Code: 140211. Area code: 0352.

The southern suburbs have jurisdiction over 3 towns and 7 townships: Gudian Town, Gaoshan Town, Yungang Town, Kouquan Township, Xinwang Township, Shuibosi Township, Majunying Township, and Xihanling Township , Pingwang Township, Yaerya Township.

Gudian Town

Jurisdiction: Gudian Village, Beisongzhuang Village, Shengshuigou Village, Mazhan Village, Beiyangfang Village, Shandi Village, Gushan Village, Beiyujian Village, Jiazigou Village, Zhaojiayao Village, etc.

Gaoshan Town

Jurisdiction: Xiaoyaotou Village, Luojia Xinyao Village, Duanjia Village, Nanxinzhuang Village, Nanxin Village, Fengzijian Village, Majiliang Village, Ku Shucun, Dongdianwan Village, Yanzishan Village, Taobagou Village, Baitangzi Village, Xiaoliangou Village, Huangtugou Village, Yaodong Village, Nangou Village, Wanjiazui Village, Xinzhuang Village, Nanyanglu Village, Beiyanglu Village, Nianzigou Village, Gaoshan Village, Yejia Village, Shangwangou Village, Zhangjiawan Village, Ertai Village, etc.

Yungang Town

Jurisdiction: Yungang Village, Wuguantun Village, Jiangjiawan Village, Baimiao Village, Danangou Village, Sandaogou Village, Ronghuazao Village, Liu Guanzhuang Village, Xingwangzhuang Village, Lizhuang Village, Shitou Village, Zhangsiyao Village, Xiaoweitun Village, Zhulinsi Village, Macun Village, Shuiquan Village, Yujian Village, Hongqiang Village, etc.

Kouquan Township

Jurisdiction: Kouquan Village, Huihui Village, Tongjialiang Village, Yintanggou Village, Caojiayao Village, Silaogou Village, Zhengjialing Village, Bai Dongcun, Yongdingzhuang Village, Linangou Village, Diancun Village, Hanjiayao Village, Zhaojiaxiao Village, Mizhuang Village, Luoliwan Village, Daluxinzhuang Village, Xinzhai Village, Baozidian Village, Qiangjibao Village, Su Zhuangcun, Xifangfang Village, Gaozhuang Village, Ganhe Village, Xiwanzhuang Village, Xiawozhai Village, Jiaocheng Village, Shangwozhai Village, Yangfang Village, Yulin Village, Yangjiayao Village, Xiaoying Village, Zhangliuzhuang Village, Haozhuang Village , Wufa Village, Yaozipo Village, etc.

Xinwang Township

Jurisdiction: Wuai Village, Forever Village, Jiefang Village, Xinhua Village, Xianfeng Village, Heping Village, Xinmin Village, Yongning Village, Xinwang Village, Xinzhong Village , Hongqi Village, Xinquan Village, Xinsheng Village, etc.

Shuiposi Township

Jurisdiction: Shuiposi Village, Shijiazhai Village, Sizhuang Village, Haili Village, Xiaojiazhai Village, Dongfen Village, Xifeng Village, Niu Zhuangcun, Yanzhuang Village, Quansitou Village, Jinjiawan Village, Majiaxiao Village, Zijia Village, Gucheng Village, Majiabao Village, Caoflou Village, Qijiapo Village, Xiaonantou Village, Sier Village, Shaling Village, Aizhuang Village, Taer Village, Xiguzhuang Village, Dongwangzhuang Village, Xiwangzhuang Village, etc.

Majunying Township

Jurisdiction: Majunying Village, Xiaozhan Village, Wulitian Village, Songzhuang Village, Yanghepo Village, Shanghuangzhuang Village, Xiahuangzhuang Village, Anjia Village, Xiaoshizi Village, Baimacheng Village, Chenzhuang Village, Tiancun Village, Donghehe Village, Xihehe Village, Zhijiabao Village, Zhoujiadian Village, Fangfang Village, Xintianbao Village, Shilipu Village, Shilitian Village, Xishuimo Village, etc. .

Xihanling Township

Jurisdiction: Xihanling Village, Donghanling Village, Dongxiaohe Village, Xiaotai Village, Feicun Village, Taishan Village, Maxinzhuang Village, Wei Xinzhuang Village, Tongjiawan Village, Chafang Village, Beicun Village, Nancun Village, Nanwan Village, Gaodian Village, Xiedian Village, Yaozhuang Village, Fengzhuang Village, etc.

Pingwang Township

Jurisdiction: Pingwang Village, Tuopi Village, Wangjiayuan Village, Shizhuang Village, Maying Village, Sanjing Village, Meiyukou Village, Shiyanzhuang Village, Xinzhou Yao Village, Dabeigou Village, etc.

Yaerya Township

Jurisdiction: Yaerya Village, Changliushui Village, Weijiagou Village, Malinjian Village, Qiaocun Village, Xingshenggou Village, Shuangjing Gou Village, Pandao Village, Gaotuo Village, Heiliushui Village, Wangcun Village, Hongmigou Village, Guanyao Village, Laoyaogou Village, etc.

The southern suburbs of Datong City were established in October 1970. Because the district government is located in the southwest of Datong City, and the land under its jurisdiction is the largest in the southern suburbs, it is named southern suburbs. After Datong was liberated in May 1949, initially the suburbs and adjacent factories, mines, and villages were under the jurisdiction of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth districts and mining areas. In 1952, it was changed to the jurisdiction of urban area, Kouquan District and suburbs. After 1958, it was divided into urban area, Kouquan District, suburbs, ancient city area, Huairen District and Yungang District. In May 1966, the suburbs of Datong City were established, with the bureaus of the municipal agricultural system and the rural parts of the urban area and Kouquan District as administrative areas. In October 1970, the suburbs were abolished and the southern suburbs were established.

Xinrong District, Datong City

Xinrong District borders the Great Wall and the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region to the north, Nansuburban District to the south, Yanggao County and Datong County to the east, and Zuoyun County to the west. The total area is 1006 square kilometers. The total population is 110,000 (2004).

Postal code of District People’s Government: 030002. Code: 140212. Area code: 0352.

Xinrong District governs 1 town and 6 townships: Xinrong Town, Polubao Township, Guojiayao Township, Huayuanwantun Township, Xicun Township, Shangshenjian Township, and Baoziwan Township.

Xinrong Town

Jurisdiction: Xinyao Village, Shanggangou Village, Xinshenggou Village, Lichanggou Village, Waichanggou Village, Zonggaodun Village, Xinrong Village , Li Datou Village, Wangtangyao Village, Xiaoguanyao Village, Pangou Village, Lujiagou Village, Anlezhuang Village, Guangming Village, Qianjinggou Village, Zhangbubagou Village, Houjinggou Village, Pangjiayao Village, Xiagangou Village, etc.

Polubao Township

Jurisdiction: Huoshigou Village, Polubao Village, Dongwangzhuang Village, Pengchang Village, Peijiayao Village, Gaoxiangtai Village, Huangtukou Village, Wushiyao Village, Shanqianzhuang Village, Wangtun Village, Badun Village, Shuishentang Village, Liujiayao Village, Xiwangzhuang Village, Jiantan Village, Liudun Village, Lihengyao Village, etc.

Guojiayao Township

Jurisdiction: Guojiayao Village, Banpotian Village, Honggouliang Village, Erquandi Village, Dongzhangshiyao Village, Dongqu Village, Jumenbao Village, Jashituan Village, Erduanyao Village, Erdaogou Village, Liangding Village, Caiyuangou Village, Jiajiatun Village, Lujiayao Village, Dongshengzhuang Village, Zhumabao Village, Zhuanlou Gou Village, Erwu Village, Sidaoliang Village, Beiliuyao Village, Mujiaping Village, Zhumakou Village, Beiwenyao Village, Zhuangwodun Village, Zhangshiyao Village, Yangjiachang Village, Zhangliyao Village Village, Zuobao Yao Village, Yuanyingzi Village, Shisanbian Village, etc.

Huayuanwan Village

Jurisdiction: Qingyangling Village, Huayuantun Village, Qianjing Village, Goujianzhai Village, Yangyao Village, Weiziwan Village, Qingquan Village, Jingouyao Village Village, Mazhuang Village, Taipingzhuang Village, Xieshizhuang Village, Yu Government Village, Zhangdiaoying Village, Makou Village, Zhenchuanbao Village, Wanquanzhuang Village, Xisi Village, Sanliqiao Village, Zhenchuankou Village, Sandun Village, Yuan Duncun, Jiangzhuang Village, Houjiabao Village, Mahe Village, Changshengzhuang Village, Getuo Village, Shanglongmen Village, Daoshiyao Village, Shuigoupan Village, Qinghua Village, Zhaoyanzhuang Village, Sanbaihu Village, Shuidigou Village wait.

Xicun Township

Jurisdiction: Xicun Village, Shahe Village, Wuqi Village, Xiechang Village, Shicun Village, Xinzhan Village, Dongcun Village, Xiazhuang Village, Baishan Village, Ganzhuang Village, Hubu Village, Zhenlu Village, Lihuazhuang Village, Qili Village, Heshengzhuang Village, Zhijiabao Village, Jiwojian Village, Uijiugou Village, Dayaoshan Village, Xiaoyaoshan Village, Changjialing Village, etc. .

Shangshenjian Township

Jurisdiction: Shangshenjian Village, Xiashenjian Village, Caijayao Village, Caidian Village, Zhangdaren Village, Shijiawa Village, Liuzhonghe Village, LiuAnyao Village, Zhangwangzhuang Village, Majia Village, Housuogou Village, Qianyao Village, Xincun, Xiliang Village, Beixinyao Village, Dongliang Village, Qianpo Village, Dongpo Village, Houpo Village, etc. .

Baoziwan Township

Jurisdiction: Juiqiangbao Village, Liuxinzhuang Village, Yangzhouyao Village, Gaojiayao Village, Caohanyao Village, Juiqiankou Village, Lisan Yao Village, Yanjiayao Village, Fengzuiliang Village, Caijiayao Village, Mawugou Village, Machang Village, Qihuang Tomb Village, Jinge Taliang Village, Baoziwan Village, Hujiayao Village, Twenty-one Qiang Village, Desheng Village, Zhenqiangbao Village, Hedongyao Village, Heitudun Village, Erdaogou Village, Sidaogou Village, Yangliyao Village, Majiayao Village, Lipeigou Village, Mofuqiwan Village, Hongci Village, etc.

Historical evolution of Datong City

During the Warring States Period, it belonged to Zhao, and during the Qin Dynasty, Pingcheng County was established. The capital was established here in the first year of Tianxing in the Northern Wei Dynasty. In the seventh year of Tianbao in the Northern Qi Dynasty, it was renamed Heng'an Town, Yunzhong County was established in the Northern Zhou Dynasty, and it was changed to Yunnei County in the Sui Dynasty. In the 18th year of Kaiyuan of Tang Dynasty (730), Yunzhong County and Yunzhou County were established. In the thirteenth year of Chongxi reign of Liao Dynasty (1044), Xijing was built in present-day Datong City, and in the seventeenth year of Liao Dynasty (1048), Datong County was attached to Guo. Since then, the name of Datong County has not been changed. The general manager of Jinxijing Road is Datong Mansion. Because it was called Xijing Road in the Yuan Dynasty, it was renamed Datong Road in the 25th year of the Yuan Dynasty (1288); in the first year of the Yuan Dynasty (1309), it was changed to the Zhongdu Left-behind Department, and in the fourth year (1311) it was returned to the Xuanwei Department. In the second year of Zhiyuan (1265), Yunzhong County was merged into Datong County. In the seventh year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1374), it was governed by Datong Prefecture. During the Anti-Japanese War, East and West Datong counties were divided into two counties. After liberation in May 1949, Datong urban area was established as Datong City and belonged to Chahar Province.

In the Spring and Autumn Period, Loufan was occupied by nomadic people. During the Warring States Period, it belonged to the State of Zhao, and Yunzhong, Yanmen, and Dai counties were established. After Qin unified the six kingdoms, Yanmen County was established. During the Han Dynasty, it was Pingcheng County, subordinate to Yanmen County. During the Cao and Wei Dynasties of the Three Kingdoms, it was affiliated to Xinxing County in Jizhou. The Northern Wei Dynasty moved its capital from Yunzhong to Pingcheng, established Sizhou Mu and Daiyin, and established Hengzhou, which governed eight counties and fourteen counties. The Northern Qi Dynasty changed North Hengzhou to Heng'an Town, which was under the jurisdiction of Taiping County, Hengzhou. Taiping County was changed to Yunzhong County in the Northern Zhou Dynasty. In the Sui Dynasty, the area belonged to the three prefectures of Yun, Shuo and Dai. In order to avoid the name taboo of Yang Zhong, the father of Yang Jian, Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty, Yunzhong County was changed to Qunei County. In the Kaiyuan year of the Tang Dynasty, Yunzhou was established. In the early years of Tianbao, it was changed to Yunzhong County. In the early Qianyuan year, it was restored to Yunzhou. In the ninth year of Xiantong, Datong Military Envoy was established to govern Yunzhou, Shuo and Weizhou. Shi Jingtang of the Fifth Dynasty ceded the sixteen states of Yanyun to Liao. In the 13th year of Chongxi reign of Liao Dynasty, Yunzhou was renamed as Xijing, and Datong Prefecture on Xijing Road was established. Datong was first called at this time, and governed Hongzhou, Dezhou, Datong County, Yunzhong County, Tiancheng County, Changqing County, and Fengyi County. County, Huairen County, Huai'an County and seven counties. Yunzhongfu Road was pre-established in the fifth year of Xuanhe in the Northern Song Dynasty. Due to the confrontation between Song and Liao, Datong was occupied by Liao, so Yunzhongfu Road was just a fictitious construction. In the Jin Dynasty, Datong Mansion on Xijing Road was established, and the General Manager's Mansion on Xijing Road was established, as well as the left-behind department. Xijing Road governs two prefectures (Datong and Dezhou), Qijie Town, Basi County, 39 counties and nine towns. Datong Prefecture governs seven counties: Datong County, Yunzhong County, Xuanning County, Huai'an County, Tiancheng County, Baideng County, and Huairen County, and three towns: Fengyi, Kulongcheng, and Anqituan. In the Yuan Dynasty, the Datong Zhongshu Province Hedong Shanxi Road was renamed Xijing Road as Datong Road, and it governed eight states, five counties, and seven villages. Eight prefectures: Hongzhou, Hunyuan, Ying, Shuo, Wu, Feng, Dongsheng, Yunnei; five counties: Datong, Baideng, Xuanning, Pingdi, Huairen; seven villages: Shanyin, Yanmen, Mayi , Shanyang, Hongji, Jincheng, Ningwu.

The Ming Dynasty implemented a three-level system of province, prefecture and county. In the early Ming Dynasty, Shanxi Xingzhongshu Province was established, and soon it was changed to Shanxi Chengxuan Government Envoys Department, which had jurisdiction over five prefectures, three Zhili prefectures, and 77 counties. Datong Prefecture governs four states, seven counties, and thirteen health centers. Four prefectures: Shuozhou, Yingzhou, Hunyuan Prefecture, and Weizhou; seven counties: Datong County, Huairen County, Mayi County, Shanyin County, Guangling County, Guangchang County (Laiyuan County, Hebei Province), Lingzhou Qiu County; Thirteen Guards: Datong Front Guard, Datong Guard, Datong Left Guard, Yunchuan Guard, Datong Right Guard, Yulin Guard, Yanghe Guard, Gaoshan Guard, Tiancheng Guard, Zhenlu Guard, Pinglu Guard, Weiyuan Guard , Jingping Qianhu Office.

After the Qing Dynasty established the Central Plains, it inherited the jurisdiction of the Ming Dynasty. Shanxi was one of the eighteen provinces, with jurisdiction over nine prefectures, ten Zhili prefectures, six scattered prefectures, eighty-five counties, and twelve Zhili prefectures. hall. Datong Prefecture (governing Datong) governs two states, seven counties and one hall. Two prefectures: Hunyuan Prefecture, Yingzhou; seven counties: Datong County, Tianzhen County, Yanggao County, Huairen County, Shanyin County, Guangling County, Lingqiu County; First Hall: Fengzhen Hall (composed by Fengchuan , Zhenning and Erwei merged); Shuoping Prefecture (governing Youyu) has jurisdiction over one prefecture, three counties and one hall, one prefecture: Shuozhou; three counties: Youyu County, Zuoyun County, Pinglu County; one hall: Ningyuan Hall (Feng and Ning Halls are now in Inner Mongolia).

Datong Prefecture was abolished in the first year of the Republic of China. In May of the second year of Minyuan, Yanmen Road was established to govern Datong. It governed 13 counties in Yanbei and 13 counties in Xizhou, totaling 26 counties. At that time, the thirteen counties in Yanbei were: Datong County, Huairen County, Ying County, Shanyin County, Shuo County, Pinglu County, Zuoyun County, Youyu County, Yanggao County, Tianzhen County, Hunyuan County, Ling County Qiu County and Guangling County.

On September 13, 1937, after the Japanese invaders occupied Datong, the "Northern Shanxi Autonomous Government" was established on October 15, 1939. In April 1939, the "Northern Shanxi Government Office" was established under the jurisdiction of the Japanese and puppet "Mongolian Xinjiang" "United Autonomous Government", which was changed to "Datong Province Gongshu" in 1943. During this period, 13 counties in Yanbei were under its jurisdiction, namely: Datong County, Huairen County, Ying County, Shanyin County, Shuo County, Pinglu County, Zuoyun County, Youyu County, Yanggao County, Tianzhen County, Hun County Yuan County, Lingqiu County, Guangling County.

During the Anti-Japanese War, the Eighth Route Army under the leadership of the Communist Party of China opened an anti-Japanese base area in rural Datong and established an anti-Japanese democratic government. With the Beijing-Baotou Railway and the North-Tongpu Railway as the boundaries, the East-West Datong was established County, Eastern Datong County belongs to the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Border Region, and Western Datong County belongs to the Shanxi-Sui Border Region. After the liberation of Yantong area on May 1, 1949, it was placed under the jurisdiction of Chahar Province.

In November 1952, after Chahar Province was abolished, the thirteen counties and major cities in Yanbei were placed under the jurisdiction of Shanxi. In 1958, the Yanbei and Xinxian areas were merged into the Northern Shanxi Prefecture. In 1961, the Yanbei and Xinxian areas were separated, and Datong was changed to a provincial city. In 1964, Datong County and Huairen County were restored and placed under the jurisdiction of Datong City. In 1965, the two counties were placed under the jurisdiction of the Yanbei Special Administrative Office. In April 1970, Datong City was placed under the leadership of the Yanbei Regional Revolutionary Committee. In March 1972, Datong City was restored to the jurisdiction of Shanxi Province. Datong City has four districts under its jurisdiction, namely: urban area, mining area, southern suburbs, and Xinrong District. Yanbei District has jurisdiction over thirteen counties, namely: Datong County, Huairen County, Ying County, Shanyin County, Shuo County, and Pinglu County. County, Zuoyun County, Youyu County, Yanggao County, Tianzhen County, Hunyuan County, Lingqiu County, and Guangling County. (The above is taken from the Internet)

Yanbei District, Shanxi District, Yanbei District, Yanbei Region

In 1952, the Yanbei District of the original Chahar Province was assigned to Shanxi Province. Tianzhen County, directly under the jurisdiction of Chahar Province, is included in the Yanbei Prefecture, with the special agency stationed in Datong City. It governs 13 counties including Datong, Yanggao, Tianzhen, Guangling, Lingqiu, Hunyuan, Yingxian, Huairen, Shanyin (in Daiyue Town), Shuoxian, Pinglu, Youyu and Zuoyun. In 1954, Datong and Huairen counties were merged and renamed Daren County (located in Datong City). Yanbei Prefecture governs 12 counties. In 1958, the Yanbei Special Region was abolished and the Shanxi Northern Special Region was established, with the special agency stationed in Datong City. Datong City, formerly under the direct jurisdiction of the province, and 12 counties including Daren, Tianzhen, Lingqiu, Yingxian, Shuoxian, Zuoyun, Yanggao, Guangling, Hunyuan, Shanyin, Pinglu, Youyu, etc. under the former Yanbei Prefecture The original Xin County District belongs to Xin County, Dai County, Wutai, Yangqu, Lan County, Kelan, Hequ, Wuzhai, Ningwu, Naoxian, Fanzhi, Dingxiang, Jingle, Xingxian, Baode, Pianxian 17 counties including Guan County and Shenchi County are included in the Northern Shanxi Special Region. Yangqu County was abolished and merged into Taiyuan City; Daren County was abolished and merged into Datong City and Shanyin County; Ying County was abolished and merged into Shanyin County; Xin County and Dingxiang County were abolished and Xinding County was merged to establish county seat). The two counties of Nao and Dai were abolished, and part of Nao County was merged into Ningwu County; part of Dai County was merged into Fanzhi County; the remaining areas of Nao and Dai counties were merged to form Yuanping County (located in the original Nao County seat). Kelan County was abolished and merged into Wuzhai County; Shenchi County was abolished and merged into Wuzhai and Ningwu Counties; Lan County was abolished and merged into Jingle County; Baode County was abolished and merged into Hequ and Xingxian Counties; Pianguan County was abolished and merged into Hequ County; Tianzhen County was abolished and merged into Yanggao County; Guangling County was abolished and merged into Hunyuan County; Pinglu County was abolished and merged into Shuo County; Youyu County was abolished and merged into Zuoyun County county. The Northern Shanxi Prefecture governs Datong City and Xinding, Yuanping, Fanzhi, Wutai, Jingle, Xingxian, Hequ, Wuzhai, Ningwu, Yanggao, Lingqiu, Hunyuan, Shanyin, Shuoxian, Zuoyun, etc. 15 counties. In 1960, the four counties of Guangling, Baode, Pianguan and Yingxian were restored. Yuanping County was moved from the seat of Yuuanao County to Yuanping Town. The Northern Shanxi Prefecture governs 1 city and 19 counties. In 1961, the Northern Shanxi Special District was abolished and the Yanbei Special District was reestablished, with the special agency stationed in Datong City. Datong City was transferred to the provincial government. Eleven counties including Xinding, Ningwu, Yuanping, Fanzhi, Wutai, Jingle, Xingxian, Hequ, Wuzhai, Baode and Pianguan were placed under the Xinxian Prefecture. The three counties of Tianzhen (Zhutianzhen County), Pinglu (Zhujingping Town), and Youyu (Zhuyouyu County) will be restored. Yanbei Prefecture governs 11 counties. In 1965, the two counties of Datong (in Datong City) and Huairen (these two counties were restored in 1964) were included in the Yanbei Prefecture. It governs 13 counties. In 1970, Yanbei District was renamed Yanbei District, and the district was located in Datong City. It governs Datong City and Datong (in Datong City), Yanggao, Tianzhen, Guangling, Lingqiu, Hunyuan, Huairen, Yingxian, Shanyin (in Daiyue Town), Shuo County, Pinglu (in Jingping Town) ), Zuoyun, Youyu and other 13 counties. In 1971, the headquarters of Datong County was moved from Datong City to Xiping. In 1972, Datong City was transferred to the provincial government. Yanbei Prefecture governs 13 counties. In 1973, the headquarters of Youyu County was moved to Liangjia Oil Mill. (Excerpted from: "The History of the People's Republic of China and the Political Districts (1949-1979)" compiled by Shi Weile)

In January 1989, Shuozhou City was established, with jurisdiction over Shuocheng District (formerly Shuo County) , Pinglu District (formerly Pinlu County), Shanyin County.

On June 25, 1993, the State Council's "Reply on Shanxi Province's Cancellation of Yanbei Region and Adjustment of the Administrative Divisions of Datong City and Shuozhou City" (Guohan [1993] No. 93) approved: Cancellation of Yanbei Region ; Put the seven counties of Zuoyun, Datong, Yanggao, Tianzhen, Hunyuan, Guangling, and Lingqiu under the jurisdiction of the former Yanbei area under the leadership of Datong City; transfer Huaiyu, Youyu, and Ying counties under the jurisdiction of the original Yanbei area 3 counties were placed under the leadership of Shuozhou City. The Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government of Shanxi Province issued the "Implementation Plan for the Merger of Yanbei Region and Datong City and the Implementation of the City-led County System." It will be officially implemented on July 10.

Datong City Map

Shanxi Political District Directory

Taiyuan City: Taiyuan City; Gujiao City; Qingxu County; Yangqu County; Loufan County; Taiyuan City

Datong City: Datong City; Datong County; Tianzhen County; Yanggao County; Zuoyun County; Guangling County; Lingqiu County; Hunyuan County

Shuozhou City: Shuocheng District; Pinglu District; Shanyin County; Ying County; Huairen County; Youyu County

Xinzhou City: Xinzhou City; Yuanping City; Fanzhi County; Dai County; Wutai County; Dingxiang County; Ningwu County; Jingle County; Shenchi County; Wuzhai County; Kelan County; Pianguan County; Hequ County; Baode County

Yangquan City: Yangquan City; Pingding County; Yu Counties

Lüliang City: Lishi District; Xiaoyi City; Xing County; Jiaokou County; Fangshan County; Shilou County; Lan County; Zhongyang County; Jiaocheng County; Lin County; Wenshui County ; Liulin County; Fenyang County

Jinzhong City: Yuci District; Jiexiu City; Xiyang County; Shouyang County; Heshun County; Zuoquan County; Yushe County; Taigu County; Qi County ; Pingyao County; Lingshi County

Linfen City: Linfen City; Houma City; Huozhou City; Xi County; Pu County; Ji County; Gu County; Anze County; Xiangning County; Fenxi County ; Hongdong County; Fushan County; Yicheng County; Xiangfen County; Quwo County; Daning County; Yonghe County

Yuncheng City: Yuncheng City; Jiang County; Xia County; Wenxi County; Yuanqu County County; Xinjiang County; Jishan County; Hejin City; Wanrong County; Linyi County; Yongji City; Pinglu County; Ruicheng County

Changzhi City: Changzhi City; Licheng County; Wuxiang County; Qin County; Qinyuan County; Xiangyuan County; Lucheng City; Pingshun County; Huguan County; Changzhi County; Tunliu County; Changzi County

Jincheng City: Jincheng City; Gaoping City; Lingchuan County ; Qinshui County; Yangcheng County