Pingyao Ancient City, staying here makes you never want to leave—centuries-old architecture

🌀 Traveling to Pingyao with kids and parents? Stumbled upon this Huazhu·Baichanghong·Century-Old Architecture·Lanting·Chinese Mansion (Pingyao Ancient City Bell Tower Branch) and booked it without hesitation! A courtyard transformed from a century-old Shanxi merchant residence, featuring blue bricks, gray tiles, and carved gate towers. After one night, I was completely hooked—the historical creak of wooden floors🏮, the ancient charm of carved canopy beds🛏—I extended my stay the next day! Surrounded by Ming and Qing dynasty houses, the view outside the window is pure Shanxi merchant style, with blue bricks and gray tiles creating an immersive atmosphere!💯 · 🛏【Accommodation Experience】 🔸 Must-stay homestay: Huazhu·Baichanghong·Century-Old Architecture·Lanting·Chinese Mansion (Pingyao Ancient City Bell Tower Branch) 🔸 Location: Next to the Bell Tower in Pingyao Ancient City, a 5-minute walk to Rishengchang Exchange Shop, close to Xieheqing Exchange Shop and the County Government Office—quiet yet central. · 💓【Highlights】 ✅ Prime location: A century-old Shanxi merchant courtyard hidden in Ming and Qing alleyways. Open the window to see the ancient city’s skyline of upturned eaves and brackets—it’s like stepping back into the Ming and Qing dynasties🏯! The County Government Office, Escort Museum, and Confucian Temple are all within a 10-minute walk, making it super convenient for exploring with kids. ✅ Amazing rooms: Guestrooms converted from Ming and Qing architecture, preserving carved doors/windows and blue brick floors, equipped with smart toilets + projectors + Xiaodu smart devices🔥. The warm glow of wooden furniture, soft bedding, and warm lighting create a cozy, homey feel. ✅ Thoughtful service: Disposable towels and sanitizing wipes provided. Free parking outside the ancient city, with shuttle service available. · 🏞【Nearby Exploration】 1⃣ Pingyao Ancient City Wall: Just a 3-minute walk. Climb the wall at sunset for golden-edged brick vistas—perfect for photos. 2⃣ Rishengchang Exchange Shop: A 5-minute walk. Kids can experience how ancient "banks" operated and even try printing banknotes. 3⃣ Xieheqing Money Shop: The underground vault features giant silver ingot replicas—kids won’t want to leave! A great way to learn about Shanxi merchant history. 4⃣ "See Pingyao" Theater: A 10-minute taxi ride. The immersive performance is breathtaking, showcasing Shanxi merchants’ "loyalty" and "trust." · 🌟 Verdict: Staying here feels like living in a Shanxi merchant courtyard—location, service, and details are all top-notch. Perfect for families, parents, or couples! Already added to my "must-stay historic homestay list"📝! Next time in Pingyao, I’m booking here again!