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Datong is the important material distribution center of Shanxi, Hebei and mongolia. Its main shopping districts are in Daxi street and the Sipailou street. There are bustling and large shopping malls and markets here. The products especially for children and women can be also found here. Certainly, the local products are the best chooses for tourists.
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Datong bronzes of a long history and superb technique, as early as the Northern Wei Dynasty, are famous in that time. It has stayed on the peak of the bronze making. They are Classified in 25series, 235styles and 458 colours. The main part of its uses are hot-pot and wine containers, the horizontal inscribed boards the bowls and chopsticks. It was even sold in Japan,German,Hong Kong now. The French president Pompidou had received one as a unique gift from Premier Zhou in his visit to China in 1973
The Hengshan dry wine looks clear and limpid, tastes in a flavor of sweet fresh and unforgettable. As a consequence of many steps of relishing and ways to brewing they are welcomed across the land. you can buy it almost where there is wine sold.
of wool carpet production of Datong has a long history. Its unique style,novel patterns and delicate processes made it beautiful and durable. Used for sofa blanket，bed blanket，the wool carpet are not only for decoration but also for practical uses.
The native Preserved apricot has characteristics of large,sweet,tasty. It can even made at home, after Removing the apricot stone and drying properly. You can get the semi-finished food. Then put some jam or sugar, you would get delicious preserved apricots in yellow or green colors. The yellow ones are much sweeter and softer to eat
Guangling paper-cut is one of the three main Chinese paper-cut series. It was known for its moving patterns, vivid expressions and the exquisite cut. The cuter focuses on the material, the colouring step and the packing methods. It occupies an important position in this field. It was included in the Human intangible cultural heritage list of masterpiece.
The statues carved from coal are great art productions. Regarded as trashy stuffs in practice, coal refuses was sooner carved into various special statues. The resources of the patterns are cultural products or famous things. Then it would be transferred into a definitely delicate statue.