Inns in Shanxi, China

Nice stay at Pipa oils Inn inside the Datong Ancient City. The hotel is clean and the staff are helpful, also to is convenient for our visit to Hanging Temple, wooden Pagoda and Yungang Grottoes as well. Datong Ancient City is a beautifully preserved walled town that reflects the rich history and charm of northern China. Once a strategic military stronghold during the Ming Dynasty, the city is surrounded by impressive stone walls and gate towers that give it a grand, historic feel. Inside, the streets are lined with traditional courtyards, ancient-style buildings, temples, and lively shops selling local snacks and souvenirs. Walking through the city feels like stepping back in time — you can admire the ancient architecture, try Datong’s famous noodles and pastries, and experience the relaxed pace of local life. In the evening, the city becomes especially magical, with the walls and streets lit up in warm lights, creating a romantic old-town atmosphere. Datong Ancient City is not just a historical site but also a living town, blending culture, food, and history — a perfect place to slow down and soak in the beauty of China’s northern heritage.

This establishment is fantastic. Rooms clean and upgraded, staff extremely accommodating and friendly. It has the perfect location to start to explore the town and is very close to where the nightly light show is, so an easy walk back to your room. The morning breakfast is fresh made, and more than enough food to fill you up for your day of exploration. They offer pick-up and drop-off to the train station for free. I can not express enough how hospitable the staff is and they make your stay special.

Very nice hotel inside the walls of the Ancient City. Owners didn't speak English but they managed to communicate with translator tools, they picked me and take me back to train station and provided me with good advise on places to visit. Room was warm and clean and decoration was really nice. Thanks so much

This is a great place to stay in Pingyao Ancient City. It's very convenient for getting around, and the owner is really chatty and easy to communicate with. Little sisters who love taking photos can get some great shots in the courtyard!

Spent a most enjoyable 5-day stay here. The owners are really nice -- they not only surprised us with a welcome fruit platter but also sent another one on another day. When we had to wake up super early on one of the days, they actually cooked 2 hard boil eggs for us to pack for breakfast (despite us saying no the night before as we didn't wish to trouble them). The husband also sent us via his car to a nearby pick-up point that we had to assemble at 5.40am. This is a very nicely done up place, well-maintained and very clean too. Good quality toiletries provided, comfortable bed, bathroom with a shower cubicle, water that is hot enough, even a toilet bowl. Great location -- there're rows of different types of shops nearby but it's still surprisingly quiet despite our room facing the road with a balcony, there're 2 cafes nearby, a nearby eatery that sells the most delicious 'shao bing' (crispy skin pastry with meat in it) - it's freshly made when one orders and a adjoining noodle stall that serves noodles that's quite OK too. It's just opposite the Hua Yan Si temple - one of the must-visit on the list of places in Datong. Hua Yan temple is also located in a huge square with more shops and food. From the front door of the homestay, turn right and walk all the way down abt 15-20mins, go through the ancient walls and then cross the road, you'll find Parkson mall there - a huge modern mall with all your usual F & B + shops that you'll find in these malls, supermarket, etc. The bus-stop to Yun Gang Grottoes is also nearby. A new landmark that makes it easy to locate this charming homestay : a new huge pink bunny with the Chinese characters of Datong on a green artificial grass patch, that is located just abt 200m away from its main entrance.

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful traditional Chinese courtyard accommodation! We were kindly upgraded on arrival, and our fantastic host went above and beyond to make our stay special, even picking us up from the train station and driving us to the hotel. He provided us with a map and discount codes for local restaurants, which were all very helpful. A lovely breakfast was delivered to our room in the morning, adding the perfect touch to a great stay. We would highly recommend this place for anyone visiting the ancient city of Pingyao. It’s full of charm and history, and the courtyard itself is such a peaceful and authentic experience. Pingyao is absolutely stunning at night, with its lantern-lit streets and historic atmosphere. Don’t miss the free night light show on the South Gate at 8 pm, it’s a spectacular display that projects stories and colors onto the ancient city walls.

This place is lovely. The rooms are nice, clean and cozy. The staff are so warm and caring. Breakfast in yummy We tried to use our drone in the courtyard and unfortunately it flew into the next courtyard. The staff was so helpful and got the police help get the contact details of the owner of the next courtyard. The owner allowed us into their compound to search for it. Thankfully we managed to find the drone.

The stay was amazing!! The service impecable, location superb and lovely room! The Inn is located on a very central road close to the gate to the ancient city. Even though its very central, the rooms are in a back garden so its very peacefull and quiet. The room was spacious, clean and the bed very comfortable! They even have a small terrace with view of the skyline! But the best part was the service! The person working at the teception supported us with anything we asked, it felt like a piece of authentic chinese hospitality! I can only recommend this beautiful Inn to anyone visiting Pingyao!

A truly perfect stay! First, the owner called ahead to give directions. I personally tried it: taking a taxi to the ”Xindongmen” (New East Gate) of the ancient city, then walking straight to the guesthouse without any turns – it was super easy to find, and a 650-meter walk with a suitcase felt manageable. Second, the guesthouse is ideally located near all the main attractions like the Yamen, City God Temple, and South Street. Third, the room I booked, though not large, was very clean and comfortable. There's a bar downstairs, which was lovely for a drink and some music after a long day of sightseeing. Fourth, the owner was incredibly considerate. We were heading out of the ancient city to Shuanglin Temple the next day and needed a late check-out at 12 PM, which they readily agreed to. Finally, we even received a thoughtful farewell gift – I was genuinely touched, thank you. Wishing them all the best! Goodbye, Pingyao!

Excellent location being close to almost all of the major attractions in the datong ancient city as well as the famous knife cut noodle and shumai restaurants are just short walking distance away. It is also very close to the bus stop for Yungang grottoes. The inn and room overall is very clean. I really enjoy the view from the room. The host is very lovely and can help with your travel advise and booking for transport hire to go to the hanging temple . The only negative that I can pick on is the shower situation which was not designed very well. The water outward flow from the shower is not fast enough so you end up standing on a puddle of water. And the shower curtains not positioned well so there is always going to be water splashed outside of the shower zone. I only stayed for one night and I think It’s minor compared to what this accomodation offers. I wish I could stay for more nights as it is very nice