[2025 Datong Hotels] Travel Guide for Garden Hotel (Updated Jul)

Bookmark this! This 7-day Datong + Hanging Temple in-depth itinerary is absolutely epic! Culture + nature all included, taking you through millennium-old architecture ✨ 🎯【Theme】Ancient Architecture Exploration · Cultural Immersion · Natural Wonders 👪Perfect for: History buffs/Photography enthusiasts/Family trips 💰Budget: ¥2500-3500 (excluding major transportation) ———✨Daily Itinerary Breakdown✨——— 🌇【DAY1 Datong First Impressions】 🏨Accommodation: Datong Garden Hotel (3-min walk to ancient city) ✨Must-see: The "Eastern Venus" at Huayan Temple is breathtaking! 🌙Night tour: Ancient city wall light show + Fenglin Pavilion shaomai (dumplings) are must-tries! 📸【DAY2 Culture + Photography Day】 ☀Morning: Free-entry Datong Museum (don't miss the Sima Jinlong Tomb lacquer screen!) 🌆Evening: Tulin photography guide! 30km chartered ride gets you Mars-like landscapes 🍜Food: Kaige Restaurant's fried pork is a must-order! 🏔【DAY3 Spectacular Hanging Temple】 ⚠Key tip: Arrive before 7:30am! ¥125 climbing ticket needs advance booking 📸Hidden photo spot: Parking lot ramp for stunning panoramic shots! 🧗‍Hengshan Mountain tips: Cable car up, walk down for best views 🏯【DAY4 Hunyuan Ancient City Deep Dive】 🖼Must-see: Yongan Temple's Yuan Dynasty murals will take your breath away! 🍜Food: Can't get enough of Hunyuan cold noodles! ———💡Pro Tips💡——— 🚗Transportation: 1. Datong-Hanging Temple charter car (¥300/day) most convenient 2. Don't miss last Yingxian bus at 18:00 📷Photo essentials: 1. Pose with Li Bai's inscribed stone at Hanging Temple 2. Creative angles with Yungang Grottoes' 20th Cave Buddha 3. Tulin sunset silhouettes are magical 🍽Food map: Datong: Xijindao knife-cut noodles, Panglailai rabbit heads Hunyuan: Little Wife cold noodles, astragalus mutton Yingxian: Ernv Cold Noodle Shop ———💫Bonus Time💫——— Last day options: 🚄Buy Yanggao apricot snacks as souvenirs 🌋Or get awesome drone shots of volcano group! This itinerary covers Shanxi's highlights perfectly! Equal parts culture and nature～Save and follow it for sure!

As night falls, a ritualistic goodnight service quietly begins We hope to use every detail to silently soothe guests' tiredness. This is the hotel's special "turndown" service 🛌 ⁉️ Did you know? The inspiration for this service actually comes from the "bedtime ritual" of British aristocrats in the 19th century. At that time, the butlers would tidy up the rooms and beds for the aristocrats in advance to ensure extraordinary comfort and sleeping experience. Later, top hotels such as the Savoy in London moved this "aristocratic standard" into guest rooms, making it a standard service in modern luxury hotels - Turndown Service. At Datong Garden Hotel, we have passed on this care to this day~ ⏰ Every night 17:30–19:30 We will prepare a comfortable bedtime environment for you and look forward to your return. 【Turndown】Service content: ❶ 🛌Bed preparation Fold the quilt corners at 45° for a smooth sleep Soft bed towels and slippers make you feel more at ease when you wake up at night ❷ 🛋️ Lighting atmosphere Soft warm yellow night light creates a comfortable bedtime atmosphere for you ❸ 💞 Thoughtful configuration Place mineral water and chocolates by the bed to make up for the late night happiness The Datong Daily/Evening News is delivered every night, bringing the city’s warmth within reach Comes with 3M anti-noise foam earplugs to help you sleep peacefully ❹ 🛁 Bathroom details Disposable supplies are fully replenished, and washing is worry-free Bath towels and bathrobes are prominently displayed, making your use more convenient Lay a non-slip floor towel at the bathroom door in advance to protect your safety 🛎️ We understand that each guest has different habits. If you do not need this service, please feel free to contact the front desk or hang a "Do Not Disturb" sign and we will make appropriate arrangements for you. ✨"Warmth enters the dream, details become poetry"✨ Every guest who travels far away may be busy during the day. But here, we want your night to be relaxing and peaceful. "You've worked hard today, good night, and have a sweet dream." No. 93, Yongtai Street, Pingcheng District, Datong City, Shanxi Province

Day 1: Hanging Temple - Mount Heng - Yingxian Wooden Pagoda - Datong Ancient City. If you have the same itinerary, we recommend carpooling for convenience. 1. The Hanging Temple was built in the late Northern Wei Dynasty, more than 1,500 years ago. The entire temple is suspended on a cliff, which is very impressive. You don't have to worry about crowds in the off-season. 2. The scenery of Mount Heng is quite ordinary. It takes about two and a half hours to go up and down. Just take a quick look. 3. If you only have time to visit one place during your two-day trip, we recommend the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda. It is a rare cultural relic and a typical example of wooden architecture in the world. Day 2: Datong Ancient City City Walk - Datong Museum Huayan Temple - Drum Tower - Sipailou - Daiwang Mansion - Nine-Dragon Wall - Fahua Temple - Guandi Temple - Shanhua Temple - Chunyang Palace - Drum Tower. The attractions are very close to each other. You can visit Huayan Temple and take a quick look at the others. We highly recommend the Garden Hotel. The service is excellent. The Chinese restaurant and breakfast buffet are amazing. The braised pork, garlic chicken wings, shumai, cold cake, walnut pie, lamb offal noodles, and knife-cut noodles are all delicious. The price is very reasonable. The hotel is located in the ancient city, which is very convenient.

| Garden Hotel Bathhouse Review. I have to tell you about the bathhouse I found in Datong—the Garden Hotel Bathhouse. It was an amazing experience, definitely one of the best bathhouses I’ve been to! As soon as I walked in, I thought I was in a luxury hotel! The decor was exquisite and elegant, the lighting was soft and graceful, and every detail exuded quality. I felt instantly relaxed, and my travel fatigue disappeared. The service was impeccable, with “Haidilao-style” attentive service throughout! As soon as I walked in, a friendly staff member greeted me with a fresh fruit platter and mineral water, which instantly warmed my heart. In the bathhouse, towels, bath towels, and other supplies were all provided for free, so I didn’t have to worry about extra charges. While I was showering, I was surprised by the staff bringing me water and toothpaste. The service was so detailed that I knew I had made the right choice! The bathhouse equipment was brand new, and they even had a steamer, which was great for those who needed to iron their clothes. After my bath, I went to the first floor to relax in the sauna, where they had free juice, pastries, and fruit. It was so relaxing to enjoy the food while in the sauna. However, there was one small downside. The sauna was not very big, so it could get crowded if there were a lot of people. My wife also mentioned that there were only five shower heads in the women’s area, so if you go during the holidays, you might have to wait in line for a shower, which could affect your experience. Overall, the Garden Hotel Bathhouse is definitely worth a visit! Save this post and find some time to relax! 📍Address: Garden Hotel Bathhouse, Datong