[2025 Yuncheng Stay] Travel Guide for Hampton by Hilton Yuncheng yanhu (Updated Feb)

Follow Black Wukong to Southern Shanxi, Hampton by Hilton Yuncheng Salt Lake I wanted to follow Black Wukong's footsteps, but avoid the National Day holiday, so I chose to arrive in Yuncheng the day after the holiday, and start a week-long trip to Southern Shanxi. Before departure, I did some research and realized that the Hedong area has been an important place since ancient times, with a rich history. Although I only planned to take a quick look, my schedule was full every day. Since I fell in love with checking in at hotels, staying in hotels has become a habit. Even though I stayed at Hampton by Hilton Yuncheng Salt Lake for four nights, I was still not very familiar with it, because I left early and returned late every day, and then washed up and went to bed. I really didn't have time to experience it properly. Fortunately, the management team was attentive, added me on WeChat in advance, and communicated with me at any time to meet my needs. I am grateful for that. The hotel is located in the northwest new district of Yuncheng, where various chain hotels like to settle. The surrounding facilities are complete, and several popular restaurants are not far away. Shared electric bikes are parked at the entrance, which are a great help for local tours. The hotel is not large, with about ten rooms on each floor, facing different directions. The upgrade for diamond members is a deluxe king bed. The window faces the road, and it is quiet at night with the curtains drawn. The hardware in the room is standard, with no highlights or pitfalls. It should have opened in the past year or two, as there are no water stains on the metal parts, the ceramics are white, and the linens are soft. Except for one day when I went to the morning market, I had breakfast at the restaurant on the fourth floor for the other three days. The food was consistently better than other hotels of the same level. There were local specialties such as Beixiang Hubu, as well as seven or eight hot dishes, which were changed daily. Overall, it is worth coming back. International chain hotels are currently not very popular in Yuncheng, with only Hampton and Novotel. In terms of cost performance, Hampton is clearly better, so there is no other choice. In addition, I am more willing to share where I went and what I saw on this wonderful trip than where I slept. Here is my itinerary for reference. Day 1: Donghu Market, Yuncheng Museum, Guanwang Temple, Yuncheng Catholic Church, Ancient Street, Chishen Temple. Day 2: Yongle Palace, Ruicheng City God Temple, Guan Di Temple. Day 3: Li Family Courtyard, Wanrong Ji King Temple, Dongyue Temple, Macun Brick Carving Tomb, Fawang Temple, Jishan Ji King Temple, Giant Buddha Temple. Day 4: Jiangzhou Hall, Jiangzhou Three Towers, Three Officials Temple, Confucius Temple, Jiangzhou Catholic Church, Longxing Temple.

⛱️Must-visit spot: Yongle Palace 🌄Travel Tips: Both high-speed rail and self-driving are very convenient in Shanxi. The combo ticket is 125, and Yongle Palace alone is 60. 🏨Accommodation Tips: Hampton by Hilton Yuncheng Salt Lake 💗Other tips: Parking at Yongle Palace Scenic Area is very convenient, you can see it right at the entrance. Park on the right side of the main square at the entrance of the entire scenic area. The scenic area square has small wild entertainment projects for children, as well as snacks. There is a unique Taoist culture coffee shop and painting. The entire scenic area is considered large in ancient architecture (compared to Lantian Water and Land Temple) and is mainly famous for its murals. Guided tours are in high demand, so it is recommended to book one online, otherwise, it might be hard to understand. You need to wear shoe covers in each main hall, which is a bit like when we used to take computer classes as kids. There is no lighting inside the main halls. The Chaoyuan map mainly features Taoist figures, such as the gods of the stars and constellations, generals, and the Yuan Sage. It is much larger than expected, with well-preserved areas. Flash photography is not allowed, so I skipped taking photos to help protect the ancient architecture. Interestingly, there is a tomb of Lü Zu here, and the Emperor Fuyou bows to show respect. In terms of popularity among religious figures, Guanyin Bodhisattva is for Buddhism, and Lü Dongbin, Lü Zu, is for Taoism. Moreover, one of the main halls has two pieces written by Lü Zu on cultivation methods, the Hundred Character Stele. I have known about them for a long time and benefited from them. One is for cultivating nature (spiritual direction), and even if your classical Chinese is not good, you can basically understand the general content. The other is for cultivating life (physical direction), which is much harder to understand. However, you can always ask Baidu or consult a professional Taoist priest; do not practice blindly. The cultural and creative store sells rubbings of these two pieces by Lü Zu. Just buy them without thinking—each comes with twenty sentences, a true ladder to heaven! The secret to immortality doesn't cost 998, just buy it. There are two colors, black or red, which can be framed and given as gifts. Hotel Recommendation: Hampton by Hilton Yuncheng Salt Lake. Yuncheng can be the first stop in Shanxi, followed by Hongtong County Guangsheng Temple • Xixian Xiaoxitian • Taiyuan Jinci • Datong Yungang, and many more. Stay tuned for updates. Welcome to follow.