Shopping in Datong

There are two main high streets and several commercial districts for shopping. So shopping in Datong is easy and convenient.

1) Guanglin Paper-Cut
Guangling Paper-cut is evolvement from the folk embroidery technics. Guangling Paper-cut has a history of above 300 years and it belongs one of the tree techniques of Paper-Cut. Guangling Paper-cut with main material of Xuan paper is an ideal souvenir and nice gift.

2) Wool Carpet
Wool Carpet is an authentic exported product in China. And Datong is the most famous place for wool carpet. Wool carpet of Datong wears well and is warm in winter, cool in summer and very comfortable. The wool carpet is not only popular in all over country but also popular in United Kingdom, France, Japan, Canada and so on.

3) Corn Husk Knitting
Corn husk is soft and flexible and good for knitting. Corn husk knitting is a newly developed craftwork. It can be knitted to all kinds of cushion, handbags and skeps. Corn husk knitting boasts beautiful shape, exquisite construction, clean and soft texture.

4) Art Porcelain of Datong
Datong has a history of producing porcelain for more than 1400 years. Now porcelain factories are prevalent in Datong. There are art cups, dishwares, bowels, figures of Buddha, toys and so on. These art porcelains are good in quality, beautiful in shape and novelty in design.

Recommend Shopping Place
1) Daxi St. Night market
the most popular night market in Datong, offers a wide selection of local food, clothes, toys, ornaments, etc.
Add: Daxi St.