By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You can change your cookie settings through your browser.

I agree

A Glimpse of Everyday Life in Datong Ancient Town

Travel 18:54, 26-Oct-2026

CGTN

Copied

A cat wandering through a doorway captures the quiet rhythm of daily life. /CGTN

Weathered facades, tiled roofs and small storefronts give Datong's old streets their distinctive character. /CGTN

A resident tending a drying rack captures the quiet rhythm of daily life. /CGTN

Weathered facades, tiled roofs and small storefronts give Datong's old streets their distinctive character. /CGTN

Fish drying in the open air offer a glimpse of the food traditions woven into everyday life in Datong Ancient Town. /CGTN

Along the Yangtze River in Tongling, Anhui Province, Datong Ancient Town has a history spanning more than a thousand years.

Here, life unfolds at an unhurried pace. Along its old streets, traditional preserved foods, including dried fish, hang in the open air. Residents go about their daily routines, while old houses and small local shops preserve the character of this historic riverside town.

Through these photographs, discover the everyday moments, local traditions and quiet charm that keep Datong Ancient Town alive.