Datong Museum. [Photo/Datong Daily]

Datong has made significant strides in enhancing its museums, with the ambitious goal of becoming a "City of Museums". This initiative aims to showcase Datong's rich historical and cultural heritage, bringing the city's deep cultural roots, humanistic qualities, and historical charm to the forefront.

The city has developed a comprehensive and diverse museum system, which now includes one main museum and nine thematic branches. These attractions draw an average of 1.65 million visitors annually, playing a crucial role in providing public cultural services.

The Datong Museum presents a comprehensive historical exhibition, with nine thematic branches that focus on specialized topics. The display features over 5,200 artifacts, highlighting the diverse historical and cultural heritage of ancient Datong.

Children create artworks under the guidance of a Datong Museum employee. [Photo/Datong Daily]

The city's museum count has grown to over 40, encompassing a wide array of categories such as history, art, humanities, folklore, revolution, science, and archaeological sites.

The museums have implemented various measures, including extended hours, innovative activities, and volunteer support, to make historical culture more accessible and engaging.

Datong is also promoting the effective utilization of cultural resources, including the optimal use of cultural heritage buildings, increasing public access to these resources, and revitalizing artifacts through dynamic exhibitions.

Many innovative and uniquely styled private museums have also emerged, adding vitality and charm to the city's museum landscape.

Datong is exploring a path of symbiotic development between museums and the city by incorporating new business models, technologies, and philosophies.

A calligraphy exhibition at Datong Museum. [Photo/Datong Daily]