ShanLanHotel（Ancient City of Pingyao）

Initially we’re deciding whether to stay outside the city or inside. Eventually we’re won over by the pictures showing beautiful traditional homes inside the city and chose this hotel which is near the North Gate. The room was comfortable and all the electrical controls viz curtains, lightings, TV were automated by voice commands to Xiao Du. We especially like the bidet control in the toilet bowl. The hotel is run by a friendly young couple who has 3 children. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle to and from railway station. They also provide complimentary welcome snacks plus other gifts like discounts to restaurants, Encore Pingyao Performance, fruits, and bottle waters. Starbucks, McDonald’s, KFC plus a large supermarket can be found along the main road near Encore Pingyao Theatre outside West Gate. There are also many modern shops along the main road for those who wish to do some shopping. Nice hotel to stay in.

We had such a lovely stay here and truly felt welcomed from the moment we arrived. The hotel is owned by a husband and wife, the husband kindly picked us up from the train station and later dropped us back, which made our travel so much easier and stress-free. The wife checked us in warmly and looked after us throughout our stay, always making sure we were comfortable. Her English was very good, and she gave us fantastic recommendations. The homemade breakfast she prepared for us the next morning was such a thoughtful touch and made us feel like guests in their home rather than just customers at a hotel. Their kindness and genuine hospitality really stood out. The room was modern and very clean, and the hotel itself is so picturesque! Staying here made our experience in Pingyao incredibly memorable. We’re very grateful for how well they looked after us and would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the area!

An incredible stay in Pingyao, made even more special by the wonderful hosts of this beautiful hotel. The setting is deeply traditional, stunning during the day and truly magical at night when the lanterns light up the courtyard, creating a peaceful and charming atmosphere. The hosts, a lovely couple, are exceptionally kind and generous. They provided great advice on exploring the city, recommended excellent local spots to discover Pingyao and Shanxi cuisine, and were always ready to help make our stay as smooth as possible. I would recommend staying at least three nights to fully enjoy the city and perhaps explore some of the nearby temples. And before you leave, don’t forget to pick up a bottle of the homemade vinegar produced at the hotel—it’s a unique and memorable souvenir!

Beautiful room and courtyard in great location. The owner speaks English and couldn’t do more to be helpful. Will stay again next time I go to Pingyao.