Datong
Taiwan · TaiwanTW
Mountain indigenous township in Yilan County, Taiwan
Datong Township (Chinese: 大同鄉; pinyin: Dàtóng Xiāng; Wade–Giles: Da4-t'ung2 Hsiang1) is a mountain indigenous township in the southwestern part of Yilan County, Taiwan. It is the second largest township in Yilan County after Nan'ao Township.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 5,970
- Coordinates
- 24.677, 121.609
- Timezone
- Asia/Taipei
- Elevation
- 1205 m
Overview of Datong
Travellers heading to Taiwan, Taiwan will find Datong, a village. About 5,970 people are based here. And it shows in how much there is to see. Its strongest draws are nature, culture and adventure. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere. You are about 1,205 metres up.
Things to do in Datong
Nature in Datong
(5)Datong records Gardens, Geological Formations, Mountains, Natural Places and Nature under nature. It is a direct read of Datong's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Culture in Datong
(3)Culture in Datong covers Cathedrals, Monuments and Museums. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Datong.
Adventure in Datong
(2)For adventure, expect Adventure and Treasure Hunts. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Datong.
Shopping in Datong
(2)Under shopping, Datong is tagged with Food and Shopping. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Datong.
Nightlife in Datong
(1)Our data lists Wine Bars as nightlife options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Datong.
Sports in Datong
(1)Sports lovers get Hunting. It is a direct read of Datong's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Datong
April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
Datong rewards a slow approach — a hub in Taiwan, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to Asia/Taipei on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Datong that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Datong known for?
- Travellers associate Datong with nature, culture and adventure. It sits in Taiwan, Taiwan and counts about 5,970 residents.
- What can you do in Datong?
- Datong is tagged with Gardens, Geological Formations, Mountains, Natural Places and Nature, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Datong?
- April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Datong located?
- Datong belongs to Taiwan, Taiwan, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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