A tranquil secret deep within the ancient city, hiding the gentle answer of northern Shanxi

Walking along the bluestone path of Datong Ancient City, turning past the red walls of Huayan Temple, the wooden door of "YANN Yi Yan" is hidden behind an old locust tree. It is said, "Tibet calms the heart, Shanxi purifies the soul." The Buddha niches of Yungang Grottoes carve a thousand years of time, the bricks of the ancient city wall soak in the smoke and fire of daily life, and Yi Yan is a small corner that blends this "soul purification" into life — open the door, wind chimes gently sway at the eaves, a ceramic bowl holds freshly brewed local Fu tea, carved window lattices cut the blue sky into fragments, and the air carries the fresh scent of wood, instantly blowing away the fatigue of travel.​ 📍 Prime location in the ancient city center, unlocking convenience everywhere​ ✅ 5-minute walk to Huayan Temple to see the Liao and Jin dynasty dougong flying eaves piercing the sky;​ ✅ 10 minutes to explore Drum Tower Snack Street, with Fenglingge shumai and Xijin Dao knife-cut noodles just steps away;​ ✅ 15 minutes by taxi to Yungang Grottoes, 5 minutes by electric scooter at night to the ancient city wall entrance;​ ✅ 15-minute drive from the high-speed rail station, free airport shuttle + exclusive parking, zero hassle on your journey.​ ✨ Wabi-sabi aesthetic space, every detail is a work of art​ A sophisticated clash of materials: the rugged texture of local Datong bluestone meets the warm rings of ancient elm wood, micro cement and oak weave a natural texture, even the air carries the fresh scent of wood;​ Three-dimensional living space on three levels: two floors above ground hide bay window tatami and terrace, an 8-meter-high basement transforms into a "private club" — bar for drinks, study for quiet reading, table games for fun, movie watching for relaxation, and the courtyard rattan chair for basking in the morning sun;​ Top-quality amenities: zero-glue handmade mattress with goose down quilt, BYREDO scented toiletries + Dyson hairdryer, oversized windows fill the room with sunlight, falling asleep to the ancient city lights at night.​ 🤵 24-hour butler service, pampering guests into "old friends of the ancient city"​ From the moment of booking, warmth begins:​ ▪ Upon check-in, served local Fu tea; fresh millet porridge with seasonal fruit delivered to the room in the morning;​ ▪ Freshly roasted walnuts before visiting the grottoes, and a gift box of traditional mooncakes prepared for the return trip;​ ▪ Proactively take refined group photos, assist with restaurant reservations, finding local specialties, borrowing umbrellas, and even letting pets play freely.​ Here, plain boiled water is always warm, the sofa always soft, and there is always a light on for you when you return late.​ 🍜 A 4-day soul-purifying journey woven with daily life and ancient sites​ Day 1: High-speed rail station → Yi Yan for tea → Xijin Dao knife-cut noodles → Huayan Temple for ancient exploration → night tour of Southeast City;​ Day 2: Explore Buddha at Yungang Grottoes → soak and relax at Yi Yan → feast at Fenglingge;​ Day 3: Hanging Temple + Ying County Wooden Pagoda → Dai Prince’s Mansion for fireworks → gather in the living room to chat about the scenery;​ Day 4: Daydream in the courtyard → return with gifts, packing warmth to take away.