Inns in Shanxi, China

A very pleasant stay at the Pipa Old Inn. A very historical building, though the place is equipped with all necessary modern amenities save for an elevator. Fortunately the staff very helpful assisted us with lugging up our heavy luggage to our room on the 3rd floor. Very beautifully decorated and strategically located in the heart of Datong Ancient City. Very pleasant and helpful staff who helped us plan and arrange our trips around Datong though sadly, they weren't very proficient in English (but that's common in China). Free breakfast was included in our stay and there was a decent spread though the menu didn't change much over our stay there save for one or two vegetable dishes being rotated. Overall definitely worth a return trip and stay in Datong Ancient City.

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

Absolutely amazing stay! This hotel was a dream — beautifully decorated, spotless clean, and in a perfect location right in the heart of Pingyao. The owners were incredibly kind and helpful, always available when needed. Truly the best hotel in Pingyao — I would come back anytime!

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.

Awesome! 👍🏻 We arrived late by high-speed train, and the owner drove directly to the station to pick us up. All the restaurants in the ancient city were closed, so the owner lent us his electric tricycle to go eat outside the city. Riding that little vehicle through the ancient city at night was truly a special experience, haha. As for the room, it had everything we needed, and the underfloor heating kept it very warm. The large kang bed was quite unique, and even the mouthwash cups were disposable. Since it was the off-season, the owner even upgraded our room. Although the wallpaper was a bit peeling, it didn't affect our stay at all. Moreover, right outside the inn is the owner's own travel photography studio. I'm so glad I didn't book one of those trendy shops recommended online in advance. The photo shoot here was absolutely fantastic 💖. The makeup artist was very gentle and recommended suitable hairstyles and makeup based on my face shape. I loved the photos, and there was absolutely no pressure during the selection process – completely voluntary. A perfect ancient city experience, I'll definitely recommend it to my friends!

I arrived quite late, and one of your lovely staff members personally escorted me to my room and even set the air conditioning temperature for me. The service was exceptional, and her attitude was excellent. When I checked out, they gave me a small gift and helped me carry my luggage down the steps outside the hotel. I was very satisfied and look forward to staying with you again. Plus, there's complimentary fish spa therapy and Hanfu experience. The private courtyard on the first floor is also fantastic, perfect for brewing tea.

We went to 4 cities during our trip to China: Shenzhen, Datong, Beijing and Shanghai. This hotel in Datong is by far the best hotel I've ever stayed in. It has everything: clean, modern rooms, friendly and helpful staff and prime location. Seriously, if you plan to come to Datong you have to stay here, your body and mind will thank you. 10/10 stars!