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Jiyuan Veteran Arsenal Hotel: A Hidden Mountain Retreat Steeped in Time

During my recent trip to Jiyuan, I stumbled upon an extraordinary hotel—the Jiyuan Veteran Arsenal Hotel in Henan. It felt like an old book dusted by time, with every page brimming with stories. Stepping into the hotel was like entering another era. The original arsenal factory's stone, concrete, and blue brick walls, the weathered pipes, and the high ceilings all preserved traces of the past, as if the hum of machinery could still be heard. Staying in a guest room transformed from the former supply and marketing cooperative, the white walls paired with solid wood finishes, and the aged wooden floors beneath my feet bore the marks of time, creaking softly as if whispering tales of yesteryears. Every detail in the room was captivating. The vintage rotary phone, Hero brand ink, and enamel mugs were brimming with nostalgia. At night, under the soft glow of a dim light, I wrote my thoughts on vertical-lined stationery with a fountain pen, and in that moment, time seemed to slow down. In the morning, sunlight streamed through the large windows onto the bed. Opening the window revealed the majestic Taihang Mountains, with distant bamboo groves and ponds complementing the industrial-style architecture—a perfect blend of ruggedness and vitality. In this fast-paced world, finding a place like this, where we can pause and touch history, is truly rare. My stay at the Jiyuan Veteran Arsenal Hotel felt like an encounter with the past, reminding me that some beauties are worth exploring in depth. If you, too, yearn for something different on your travels, why not come here and experience it for yourself?
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Posted: May 16, 2025
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