[2025 Datong Stay] Travel Guide for TONGSHE (Updated May)

🏨 Yungang Grand Hotel, Datong Excellent value for money, luxurious decor, a particularly beautiful restaurant on the basement floor, and relatively large rooms. However, employee training is a bit lacking, and some staff members have a poor attitude. 🏨 Tongshe Wabi-Sabi Art Inn (Huayan Temple Branch) This B&B has a fantastic location, right across from Huayan Temple. The large floor-to-ceiling windows make you feel like you're in Kyoto. At sunrise, the light shining on the building is particularly stunning. The breakfast here is also delicious. There are not many people during the off-season, so it's easy to take photos. However, when photographing the temple, the people will be backlit, so it is recommended to bring a camera. Day 1: Changsha ✈️ Datong I ordered takeout directly after landing late. 🍚 Kaige Restaurant: Be sure to order the Guo You Rou (braised pork) and potato, green bean, and eggplant dish. Although the Fengsha Chicken (crispy fried chicken) and Dipi Cai (lichen) with shredded potatoes are signature dishes, their flavors are relatively average. Overall, there were no major disappointments, and the prices were reasonable. Day 2: Yungang Grottoes ➕ Yingxian Wooden Pagoda Yungang Grottoes: This attraction is not too far from the city center, about a half-hour taxi ride. You can buy tickets in advance via the WeChat mini-program. Without a guide, it takes about two and a half hours to see everything. The scale is not particularly large, so I recommend hiring a guide to enhance the experience. Yingxian Wooden Pagoda: There is a direct bus from Yungang Grottoes to Yingxian Wooden Pagoda. You can buy tickets by searching for "Datong Scenic Area Direct Bus" on WeChat. The boarding point is at the bus stop at Yungang Grottoes. It takes about an hour to reach the pagoda. The pagoda seems to be tilting, but it is not very noticeable to the naked eye. This attraction is very small, but the pagoda is truly exquisite. To protect it, only the first floor is open to visitors. It is a very worthwhile attraction to visit. 🍚 Zini 369 Coarse Grain Season The portions are really large, and the prices are very cheap. The Preserved Mustard Greens with Chicken Wings and Sauerkraut Eggplant with Noodles are must-orders. Also, the Yellow Rice Cake has a very unique texture. It is fragrant and sweet when dipped in honey, but not greasy at all. Day 3: Tongshe B&B ➕ Huayan Temple The best time to take photos at the B&B is in the morning, as the light is strange in the afternoon, and the building appears very dark in photos. Huayan Temple: It is the best-maintained temple I have ever seen, with a large and well-organized area. The bare trees inside are decorated with fake flowers, making it look like a park. However, there is no Buddhist artifact circulation area, only cultural and creative products. 🍚 Fen You The lamb offal noodles here are really delicious! I ordered them twice in a row. The noodles are a thin version of potato noodles. You can choose the spiciness level. A must-try for those who like strong flavors. They are fragrant, spicy, and very flavorful, without any strange offal taste.

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Shanxi, which has been superficially defined for many years, is actually very beautiful. The ancient buildings, sculptures, and murals here are all masterpieces that have been passed down for hundreds and thousands of years. When you enter the window of the hotel, you can imagine how amazing it is. Datong Tongshe Wabi-sabi Beauty Inn, a new homestay opened in Datong in 2024, stands in the hotel, overlooking the thousand-year-old Huayan Temple. The homestay is in the ancient city of Datong. The Huayan Temple is at the door. A treasure of Liao and Jin architecture in my country. Buildings stand next to each other. The homestay naturally has a sense of historical heaviness. The room decoration is simple and comfortable. There are various forms of layout. The duplex structure of the upper and lower floors is very rare. Zero-pressure bedding is provided to cover the whole room. Wireless Internet access, coffee machine, small refrigerator, etc. There are Huayan Temple, Dai Wangfu, Guandi Temple, Nine Dragon Wall, Yuantong Temple, Shanhua Temple and other famous attractions around the homestay. It is only about 20 minutes away from the highway exit and Datong South Station. The surrounding catering and entertainment facilities are all available. In fact, just for such a window view that can never be replicated, it is also worth staying and checking in.

💖Datong Treasure Homestay | Tong She Wabi-sabi Homestay, an encounter with history💖 📍Great location: This homestay is located in Datong Ancient City, right across from Huayan Temple. The ticket office of Huayan Temple is right outside the door, making it a neighbor to historical sites. There are also famous attractions such as Daiwang Mansion, Guandi Temple, Nine Dragon Wall, Yuantong Temple, and Shanhua Temple nearby, all within walking distance, making it very convenient to visit. 🏡Beautiful environment: The design of the homestay is deeply influenced by Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetics, full of Zen and natural beauty. The spacious landscape design of the lobby offers a panoramic view of the magnificent scenery of Huayan Temple, with the gentle breeze and birdsong from the temple in the morning, which is very healing. The courtyard design is full of ancient style, showcasing the beauty of Oriental aesthetics. Here, you can feel the harmonious coexistence with ancient buildings at every moment. The rooms are simply and comfortably decorated, with various layouts and comfortable bedding for a good night's sleep. 🛏️Various room types: There are Zen standard rooms, simple yet cozy, using a lot of wooden elements to create a tranquil and comfortable atmosphere. The Japanese tatami rooms are equipped with traditional tatami beds, suitable for guests who want to experience Japanese life. The view suites have spacious balconies, offering a distant view of the ancient beauty of Huayan Temple, perfect for enjoying a quiet morning or evening. The family suites are suitable for families with children, with room layouts considering the needs of family members, and providing child-friendly facilities and services. 💁Thoughtful service: The service at the homestay is also excellent😉. There is a free breakfast with a variety of options, including whole grains, rice porridge, toast, fruit, etc., which you can enjoy while admiring the beautiful scenery. The staff will carefully help with luggage and allow late check-out, which is also very friendly to women. 💰High cost performance: In terms of price, it varies according to different room types, with Zen standard rooms starting at about 400 yuan, Japanese tatami rooms starting at about 600 yuan, view suites starting at about 1,000 yuan, and family suites starting at about 1,200 yuan. Considering its location, environment, and service, it is really cost-effective.

This Datong Ancient City homestay is so healing it will make you cry! 👍[Hotel Features and Highlights] Hello, everyone! Today, I want to recommend a very healing homestay—Tong She Wabi-sabi Aesthetic Homestay (Huayan Temple Branch). This homestay is located in Datong Ancient City, Shanxi Province, next to Huayan Temple. You can literally walk out the door and see ancient sites! 😍 The homestay's overall style is wabi-sabi aesthetics, with a minimalist design that exudes tranquility and Zen, making it perfect for those who love ancient styles and quiet environments. Staying here, you can enjoy modern facilities like underfloor heating and smart guest control, while overlooking the magnificent view of Huayan Temple. It's truly a blend of modern living and historical depth. 😊 👍[Room Information] Tong She Wabi-sabi Aesthetic Homestay offers a variety of room types, including family rooms, duplex lofts, and suites, to meet the needs of different guests. The rooms are equipped with zero-pressure bedding, coffee machines, mini-fridges, and more, ensuring a comfortable stay. I especially recommend the duplex lofts, which have a strong sense of space and are perfect for families and friends. 👍[Nearby Attractions] ❣️Huayan Temple: The ticket office is right outside the door. This thousand-year-old temple is a treasure of Liao and Jin architecture, rich in history and culture, and not to be missed. ❣️Daiwang Mansion: Just a few minutes' walk away, you can experience the majesty and elegance of ancient mansions. ❣️Guandi Temple: Also within walking distance, the temple's architecture is exquisite, with a strong incense atmosphere, making it a great place for blessings. ❣️Nine Dragon Wall: This mural is the largest Nine Dragon Wall in China, with vibrant colors and exquisite craftsmanship, perfect for photos. ❣️Yuantong Temple, Shanhua Temple: These ancient temples are nearby, perfect for those who love ancient architecture. 👍[Food Recommendations] 😍Fenglin Pavilion: One of the famous restaurants in Datong, with a rich menu and delicious food, highly recommended. 😍Zini 369: This restaurant has an elegant environment and exquisite dishes, making it a great place to taste local cuisine. 👍[Travel Tips] 📍Book in advance: This homestay is newly opened and very popular, so it's recommended to book in advance to avoid missing out on good rooms. 📍Convenient transportation: It's a short drive from Datong South Station and the highway entrance, making it very accessible. 📍Easy parking: There's a parking lot right downstairs, making parking very convenient. 📍Family-friendly: Offers free accommodation and breakfast for children, making it worry-free for families with kids. 🥰

Shanxi Datong, a place with a unique charm, welcomes those who are destined to be here, located next to Huayan Temple. This time, the location of the hotel has become the primary consideration, and the surprise is that it is right across from the entrance of Huayan Temple, just a few steps away. . Entering the hotel lobby, the view in front of me was shocking. The car is parked on the negative first floor (free), and it is very convenient to walk to any nearby attractions, such as the ancient city wall. It is worth mentioning that the location of the Black Myth·Wukong, Shanhuasi, is also very close to here. . After adding an extra night, the sunset at dusk was so charming! The brightness of getting up in the morning also makes people feel very comfortable. . The hotel has countless advantages: 1⃣The room is very intelligent, very new and clean, and the front desk also provides unlimited coffee refills; 2⃣The mattress and quilt are very soft and comfortable, and the sleep quality is extremely high; 3⃣The provided buffet breakfast is also quite good, and there are hidden beef noodles; 4⃣Eat at the Tongle Building on the first floor, and you can get a coupon for every 100-200 at the front desk; 5⃣The waiters are all very nice, and the response is very fast. Even if there are stairs upstairs, there will be staff to help with the luggage. . Of course, there are also some minor shortcomings that need to be improved: 1⃣The shower room does not have a door design, and the outside of the bath is full of water, and the towel on the floor will also be wet; 2⃣Lack of care package and other details. 3⃣But these are just minor problems and do not affect our love for this hotel. . In general, this hotel is highly recommended! Next time I come to Datong, I will still choose your home!

Hidden in Datong Ancient City, Tongshe Tuoji Homestay is waiting for you! 🌸 Take a walk in Datong Ancient City and feel the vicissitudes and charm of thousands of years of history. In a corner of this ancient city, Tongshe Tuoji Homestay quietly waits for every traveler. 🏠 The overall style of the homestay is simple and elegant, and the Tuoji aesthetics are perfectly interpreted here. Walking into the homestay is like stepping into a peaceful and tranquil world. Chinese elements and modern design are perfectly integrated, and the wonderful experience of the fusion of ancient and modern makes people linger. 🛌 The room is fully equipped with facilities. Zero-pressure bedding allows you to enjoy the ultimate comfortable sleep. Modern facilities such as coffee machines and mini refrigerators make your stay more convenient. The duplex loft room is highly recommended. The spacious space is suitable for families and friends to stay together and share happy times. 🏯 The homestay is in a very good location. The Huayan Temple ticket office is just outside the door. The historical and cultural heritage of the thousand-year-old temple is breathtaking. A few minutes' walk will take you to the Daiwang Mansion, where you can feel the majesty and style of the ancient royal palace. Guandi Temple, Nine Dragon Wall, Yuantong Temple, Shanhua Temple and other ancient temples are also close at hand, allowing you to easily explore the unique charm of ancient buildings. 🍽️ In terms of food, Tongshe Tuoji Homestay is also not to be missed. Fenglinge Restaurant has a rich variety of dishes and excellent taste; Zini 369 Restaurant has a elegant environment and exquisite dishes, making it a good place to taste local food. Let your taste buds also enjoy the ultimate enjoyment during the journey. 🚗 In terms of transportation, the homestay is a short drive from Datong South Station and the expressway exit, making it very convenient. There is a parking lot downstairs in the hotel, so you can park without worry. In addition, the homestay also offers free accommodation and breakfast for children, making family trips more warm and worry-free. 🌈 Come to Datong Ancient City and experience the warm journey brought by Tongshe Tuoji Homestay! Here, you can feel the wonderful experience of the fusion of ancient and modern, enjoy a peaceful and tranquil accommodation environment, and taste authentic gourmet food.

In early September 2024, starting from Datong, Shanxi, I spent eight days traveling to northern and central Shanxi by self-driving. The main attractions included Huayan Temple, Shanhua Temple, and Yungang Grottoes in Datong; Xuankong in Hunyuan County Temple, Yong'an Temple, Yuanjue Temple; Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, Pure Land Temple; Xinzhou Ancient City, Guangwu Ming Great Wall; Shuozhou Chongfu Temple; Zhenguo Temple, Shuanglin Temple, Pingyao Ancient City; Linshi Wang Family Courtyard, Zhangbi Ancient City Fort; Jiexiu Zoroastrian Tower, Houtu Temple, Taihe Rock Glazed Archway; Taiyuan Jin Temple, Taiyuan Ancient County; Shanxi Museum, Northern Qi Mural Museum, Shuangta Temple, Chunyang Palace, etc. first day Tour itinerary: Arrive in Datong at noon ➡️Shanhua Temple ➡️Confucian Temple ➡️Fahua Temple ➡️Nine Dragon Wall ➡️Four Archways ➡️Check into Tongshezhaijimeisu Attractions ▶️ Shanhua Temple was built in the Kaiyuan period of Tang Dynasty and is called Kaiyuan Temple. After the Five Dynasties and the Jin Dynasty, it was renamed Dapuen Temple. In the Jin Dynasty, monk Yuan Yuan presided over the reconstruction. In the 10th year of Zhengtong (1445), Emperor Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty named it Shanhua Temple, which is still in use today. Among them, the Tianwang Hall, the Three Holy Temples, the Main Hall and the Puxian Pavilion are all original structures from the Liao and Jin Dynasties. The temple preserves 34 statues from the Jin Dynasty and 190 square meters of murals from the Qing Dynasty. There are 9 statues and 2 golden steles from the Ming Dynasty, and 3 steles were rebuilt in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Among them, Zhu Bian's "The Reconstruction of the Main Hall of Dapu'en Temple in Xijing, Jin Dynasty" by Zhu Bian of the Southern Song Dynasty is the most famous. P1—P11 ▶️ The Fahua Pagoda was built in the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties. It is the only existing glazed Lama Pagoda in Datong City with a bowl-covered bowl. It is named after the "Lotus Sutra" contained in the tower. P12—P15 ▶️ The Nine Dragon Wall is a single-sided colorful glass screen wall in front of the palace of Zhu Guidai, the thirteenth son of Emperor Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang of the Ming Dynasty. The Nine Dragon Wall faces south and faces north, 45.5 meters long, 8 meters high and 2.02 meters thick. All are made of yellow, green, blue, purple, black, white and other colored glazed components. P16

Another wave of black mythology has made our Shanxi popular again. The 5,000-year-old Shanxi has finally waited for you all. However, Shanxi tourism has been silent for many years. There are not many high-end characteristic hotels and homestays to choose from. Where to stay after arrival, as a local editor in Shanxi, I must arrange for you all. Datong Tongshe Waji Meisu (Huayan Temple Store) The newly opened Tongshe Waji Meisu in Datong is quite popular recently, because of its location, the gate is the thousand-year-old ancient temple Huayan Temple, and the lobby window view is amazing! The next Datong will have high-end Anlu, Kaiyue Zhenxuan, and Jixiashan. Taiyuan Maoye JW Marriott Hotel Taiyuan 2024 just opened JW Marriott, the opening time is just right, the hotel is in the core area of Taiyuan, the business district and attractions are very convenient to reach, you can overlook the style of this ancient capital of the Nine Dynasties in the city's high altitude, the luxury experience of Longcheng can't miss Marriott! In addition, Taiyuan Sheraton Hotel, Taiyuan InterContinental Hotel, and Taiyuan Kempinski Hotel, which are located in the core location of Taiyuan, can also be selected!

Stayed in an incredibly beautiful hotel in Datong! The atmosphere here is full of vibes Definitely gives a sense of ancient style time travel! Right outside the window is Huayan Temple The street view of the ancient city is all in sight ✔️Excellent location Right in the center of the ancient city, very convenient transportation Huayan Temple is right across the street, you can see the beautiful scenery from the lobby Comes with a super large viewing platform to fully enjoy the magnificent view of Huayan Temple A few minutes walk to Nine Dragon Wall and Shanhua Temple All major internet-famous restaurants are within reach, very convenient for checking in ✔️Unique decoration style, meticulously designed The ancient style courtyard design is full of charm, showcasing Oriental aesthetics The room is very clean overall, with separate dry and wet areas in the bathroom Also thoughtfully prepared disposable toiletries, toilet seat covers, and bathtub covers The floor is also equipped with a washing machine and dryer, perfect for those with cleanliness concerns The restaurant offers a wide variety of food, including local specialties and snacks 📍Location: Datong - Pingcheng District - Qingyuan Street PS: Free parking is available for guests, so no worries for those driving

Datong, Tongshe Wabi-sabi Beautiful Inn, located in Datong Ancient City, opposite Huayan Temple, the ticket office of Huayan Temple is just outside the homestay. It is a treasure of Liao and Jin architecture in my country, a thousand-year-old temple, full of centuries of history and culture The homestay is located in the ancient city of Datong, where every step is a historic site The architectural pattern and design are integrated with the surrounding environment. The spacious landscape design of the lobby overlooks the magnificent scenery of Huayan Temple. The breeze and bird calls in the temple in the early morning are very healing. It is very good. There are all kinds of dining and entertainment facilities around the B&B, and there are also well-known check-in spots: Fenglin Pavilion, Zini 369, etc. Restaurants are close to Huayan Temple, Dai Wangfu, and Guandi Temple. Famous attractions such as Nine Dragon Wall, Yuantong Temple, Shanhua Temple, etc. Tongshe Wabi Sabi Beauty Hotel (Huayan Temple Branch)

Girls! Go to Datong with your besties! We really stayed at a hidden gem hotel!! Right next to Huayan Temple, close to the ancient city, and very quiet at night 🌙 It was so comfortable to stay 🥰 √ Large floor-to-ceiling windows √ Near Huayan Temple √ Smart guest control √ Free breakfast The photos turned out great. Sisters planning to go to Datong soon or during the holidays, don't miss this place!!! ✨ Great location Right across from Huayan Temple, with an underground parking lot, very convenient for self-driving tours. Just outside is a food street with lots of delicious food, everything we tried was great. You can walk to various attractions in the ancient city, super convenient!!! ✨ About the room The bed is big and soft, once you lie down, you don't want to get up 😍 Smart system, voice control, perfect for a lazy person like me 👏 The bathroom also has a smart toilet + large shower, very clean ~ The TV can cast! Watching a movie in bed at night is so blissful 🥰 - ✨ Excellent service Free breakfast, with whole grains, rice porridge, toast, fruit, very delicious. You can enjoy breakfast while looking at the beautiful scenery, so happy. The staff is attentive and helps with luggage, no worries for girls staying here ~ they also allow late check-out!! So nice! ✨ About the lobby The lobby's view is stunning, perfect for photos! Large floor-to-ceiling windows, you can see the cityscape from the lobby. The ancient-style design is full of atmosphere 💖 Location: Datong - Pingcheng District