We were so lucky to choose this hidden gem of a guesthouse for our first stop in Pingyao during our Shanxi trip!
**Location:** It's situated perfectly between the city gate and the main commercial street, making it convenient for entering and exiting the city (the ancient city is quite large). It's also a short walk to the commercial street, yet wonderfully quiet at night – an ideal balance of accessibility and tranquility.
**Ambiance:** This is a traditional courtyard-style guesthouse with an antique charm. The decor is thoughtfully done. The rooms, while not huge, are very clean and equipped with comprehensive, relatively new facilities.
**Service:** Absolutely superb! The customer service staff contacted us via WeChat in advance. Once we arrived at the parking lot (parking is difficult in the ancient city, but the hotel has its own!), a dedicated staff member drove us into the city for check-in. When they learned we wanted to dine out, one of the young men from the guesthouse even drove us to a very popular restaurant in the ancient city, Kang Qun Ji (yes, it's affiliated with them!). The best part was skipping the queue, and we even got a discount after our meal. They also helped us find a tour guide. When we were tired from exploring, a car was again arranged to take us to dinner.
What truly touched us was when we left our child's cutlery at the restaurant one evening. The next day, after we checked out and went to Shuanglin Temple, the young man from the guesthouse went to retrieve it for us and delivered it all the way to Shuanglin Temple. We were incredibly moved by their kindness.
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