Datun Travel Guide 2026

Datun at a Glance#

Local Time

1:52 AM

GMT+8

Population

110,258

Costs: $25-50 per day - local hotels and street food keep costs low.

Safety: Generally safe; low violent crime - standard Chinese town safety; watch busy traffic.

Best Time: Spring and autumn (Mar-May, Sep-Nov) - mild weather makes exploring pleasant.

A typical Jiangsu county town that urbanized and industrialized significantly since the 1990s.

Why Visit Datun?#

Datun offers a close-up look at Jiangsu’s quieter, historic towns where river lanes and old-market streets set the scene. Stroll along canal-side alleys, visit ancestral temples, and sample Jiangsu specialties such as sweet-and-sour mandarin fish or delicate dumplings. The blend of small-town markets and regional culinary traditions provides a calm, local contrast to the major urban centers of the province.

Datun Bucket List#

Don't Miss

Datun Town Centre Market - Explore the central market for fresh produce, regional snacks, and lively local trade.

Datun Riverside Park - Walk riverfront paths where residents exercise, fly kites, and socialize each morning.

Local Temple Complex - Visit a modest temple to observe community rituals and traditional architectural details.

Hidden Gems

Family-run Noodle Shop - Sample hand-pulled noodles in a small eatery frequented by long-time locals and families.

Village Tea House - Spend an afternoon tasting local teas and watching slow-paced village life unfold.

Morning Wet Market Alley - Wander narrow alleys where fishmongers and vegetable vendors set up early each day.

Day Trips

Xuzhou historical sites - Visit nearby Xuzhou for Han dynasty tombs, museums, and regional archaeological exhibits.

Local Jiangsu water towns - Take a short drive to traditional canal towns for canals, bridges, and teahouses.

Best Time to Visit Datun#

Datun is best in spring or autumn when temperatures are mild and skies are clearer for outdoor sightseeing. Summers are hot and humid with frequent rain, and winters can be chilly and grey.

Spring & Autumn

March - May, September - November

10-22°C (50-72°F)

Really the sweet spot - mild, mostly dry days perfect for walking and countryside drives; spring has blooms, autumn brings crisp, colorful foliage.

Summer (Monsoon)

June - August

24-33°C (75-91°F)

Hot, humid and often rainy due to the monsoon; sightseeing can be sweaty and wet but landscapes are lush and rivers full.

Winter

December - February

-1 - 8°C (30-46°F)

Cold, grey and occasionally frosty; outdoor activities feel brisk, so stick to indoor museums, teahouses and shorter daytime excursions.

Climate

Datun's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (688 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 136 Unhealthy (Sg)

Best Time to Visit

MaySeptemberOctober

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

44°

Warmest Month

-17°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Acceptable	-5° - 5°	-3°	11 mm	partly cloudy	67%	2.4 m/s	0.3 low	10.0h
February	Acceptable	-3° - 8°	0°	13 mm	partly cloudy	66%	2.5 m/s	0.4 low	10.8h
March	Good	2° - 13°	6°	23 mm	partly cloudy	60%	3.1 m/s	0.8 moderate	11.8h
April	Very Good	9° - 21°	15°	36 mm	partly cloudy	57%	3.1 m/s	1.1 high	12.9h
May	Excellent	15° - 26°	20°	44 mm	partly cloudy	56%	2.8 m/s	1.4 high	13.8h
June	Very Good	20° - 31°	25°	90 mm	overcast	60%	2.7 m/s	1.3 high	14.3h
July	Good	23° - 31°	29°	196 mm	overcast	74%	2.5 m/s	1.4 high	14.1h
August	Very Good	22° - 30°	26°	139 mm	partly cloudy	77%	2.3 m/s	1.3 high	13.3h
September	Very Good	17° - 26°	21°	73 mm	partly cloudy	72%	2.0 m/s	1.0 high	12.3h
October	Very Good	10° - 21°	16°	29 mm	partly cloudy	67%	2.1 m/s	0.7 moderate	11.2h
November	Good	3° - 13°	7°	19 mm	some cloud	68%	2.3 m/s	0.4 low	10.2h
December	Acceptable	-3° - 7°	-1°	15 mm	some cloud	68%	2.3 m/s	0.3 low	9.7h