Jinhua Palace Coal Mine

Jinhua Palace Coal Mine

Jinhua Palace Coal Mine is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.

Datong Jinhua Palace Coal Mine, built in 1956, is located at the northeast edge of the Datong coalfield, covering a total area of 410,000 square kilometers with recoverable reserves of 150 million tons. It has now developed into a large-scale coal enterprise with an annual coal production capacity of 3.8 million tons, including mining, washing, diversified operations, and housing a population of over 50,000, including employees and their families. It is the only multi-shaft modern coal mine under the Datong Coal Mine Group Corporation, which is the largest high-quality thermal coal production base in China. The coal is renowned worldwide for its low sulfur, low ash, and high calorific value, and is exported to Europe, Asia, the Americas, and other regions. Adjacent to the Yungang Grottoes, Jinhua Palace Coal Mine is an important component of the Yungang tourist area and a key stop on the Hengshan–Xuankong Temple–Yungang tour route. In terms of internal resources, the mine enjoys convenient transportation—the Yungang Tourist Expressway and the Datong–Xingaoshan railway passenger line both run through the mine area. As a large, modern coal mine, it features a comprehensive and safe production system, with the entire coal production process on display for visitors, allowing them to gain rich knowledge about coal culture. This project has been included in the National Tourism Administration’s list of overseas investment promotion initiatives.

Located 12.5 kilometers west of Datong City, just across the river from the world cultural heritage site of the Yungang Grottoes