[2025 Datong Stay] Travel Guide for Floral Hotel·Yunkexuan Inn (Datong Ancient City Huayan Temple Branch) (Updated Apr)

📣Avoid crowds on May 1st! Don’t want to crowd the scenic area? Come to Datong Ancient City and live in the "Huazhu Yunkexuan" which is a renovation of a century-old Shanxi merchant compound. When you open the window, you will be in the scene of a time-travel drama! Keep this lazy strategy for not getting up early/not rushing✨ ✅ 2 days and 1 night relaxing trip 🌅 Day 1: Wake up naturally → Experience Hanfu at the inn → Walk for 5 minutes to Huayan Temple → Lunch at Fenglin Pavilion (Must order Baihua Shaomai) → Yungang Grottoes (It is recommended to go in the evening to avoid tour groups) → Return to the inn courtyard to cook tea around the stove 🌙 Day 2: Cycling along the ancient city wall to chase the sunrise → Drawing fortunes at Fahua Temple → Eating knife-cut noodles at Kaige Restaurant → Photographing ancient buildings at Shanhua Temple → Making intangible cultural heritage paper-cutting at the inn → Night tour of the ancient city to watch the light show 🏯 Highlights of the attractions 🔸Huayan Temple｜The oriental aesthetic ceiling in the ancient building of Liao and Jin Dynasty, standing in front of the main hall, instantly travel through time 🔸Yungang Grottoes｜The light is soft in the evening, and the Buddha in Cave 20 has its own holy light filter 🔸Ancient City Wall｜Rent an electric bike to ride around the wall and unlock the 360° panoramic view of Datong 🔸Fahua Temple｜The reflection of the white pagoda on the glazed tiles, all the photos taken are the same as those in the Forbidden City 🏡 In-depth residential testing of Huazhu Yunkexuan 🔸Renovation of the century-old Shanxi merchant house, the three-entry courtyard retains the original brick-carved screen wall 🔸The guest rooms have floor heating + smart toilets, a perfect fusion of ancient style and modernity 🔸The mutton offal + yellow rice jelly for breakfast is more authentic than the popular online stores 🔸Hidden benefits: Guests can experience Hanfu photo shooting/intangible cultural heritage paper cutting/ancient rubbings for free 📌 Locals’ Secret Tips ▪Datong is windy in spring, so bring a thin scarf to protect against the sun and the wind and sand ▪The Yongtai Gate section of the ancient city wall lights up at 7pm, and it is amazing to take photos in Hanfu Kaige Restaurant is frequented by locals, and the sea buckthorn juice + deep-fried pork combination is a must-order ▪ Choose a regular platform for car rental, and walk more comfortably in the ancient city 🚗 Transportation Guide ✈ Airport: Take a taxi from Datong Yungang Airport to the ancient city for about 30 yuan 🚄 High-speed rail: Take bus No. 66 from Datong South Station to the ancient city wall 🚗 Self-driving: The inn has free parking. It is recommended to charter a car to the Hanging Temple/Yingxian Wooden Pagoda

🏮When visiting Datong, Huazhu Yunkexuan Inn must be your top choice—it made me feel truly at home! It's simply divine! 🏡Inn Exploration: Huazhu·Yunkexuan Inn (Datong Ancient City Wall, Huayan Temple Branch) 📍Location: Inside the ancient city of Pingcheng District, Datong, situated between Huayan Temple, the Bell Tower, and the Grand Mosque, surrounded by treasure-trove attractions and authentic local snacks—staying here is a win! · 🚗Transportation Perks: 1⃣ Located right next to the Bell Tower, just a dozen meters inside the ancient city entrance, a 5-minute walk to Huayan Temple—touring attractions feels like a stroll in your backyard! 2⃣ Not far from the Nine-Dragon Screen and Daiwang Palace, a 10-minute walk away, and affordable taxis to Yungang Grottoes—getting around is super convenient! 3⃣ The ancient city snack street is right downstairs, facing the internet-famous Xijindao Noodle Shop for knife-cut noodles, Fenglingge, Longjuxiang, and Zini 369 are all nearby. · 🌿Highlights: 🔸 New Chinese-style Zen-inspired decor, with warm wooden tones and cozy lighting—clean, tidy, with comfortable temperatures, excellent mattresses, and pillows for a great night's sleep! 🔸 Super attentive concierge service, always patiently answering guests' questions and introducing nearby attractions and dining options! 🔸 Five-star hotel-quality bedding for maximum sleep quality—you'll wake up refreshed and ready to climb the city walls! · 🎏Must-Do List: ✅ Visit Huayan Temple to see the magnificent Liao and Jin Dynasty architecture, and capture stunning photos of the glazed roof ornaments in the early morning when it's less crowded! ✅ Ride a bike on the ancient city walls to watch the sunset—the city towers bathed in golden light are breathtaking! ✅ Pay respects to the Five Buddha Statues at Shanhua Temple, and marvel at the stunning golden ginkgo leaves in autumn (limited-time autumn beauty)! ✅ Explore the ancient city lantern festival at night, carrying a lantern and strolling through the antique-style streets to feel like you've stepped back to the Tang Dynasty! ✅ Local insider tips: Have shaomai and Hunyuan cold noodles for breakfast at "Longjuxiang,"百花烧麦 (Baihua Shaomai) for lunch at "Fenglingge," and must-try deep-fried pork with vegetables at "Kaige Restaurant" for dinner! · 💓With perfect timing, location, and hospitality, Yunkexuan Inn delivers it all—and we believe it will only get better! #hotel #resorts #travel #china #staycation

📍Huazhu Yunke Xuan Guesthouse | A Four Seasons Poem beneath Datong Ancient City Wall🏮 【A Thousand Years of Accommodation Aesthetics】 ✨Prime Location Nestled between Datong Ancient City Wall and Huayan Temple, rooms offer views of the 600-year-old city wall. Just 5 minutes' walk to Huayan Temple with its red walls and glazed tiles. Direct bus access to Yungang Grottoes (30 mins) and Shanhua Temple (10 mins) - truly the best spot for Datong cultural tourism! 🛏Four Seasons Theme Rooms Spring/Summer/Autumn/Winter themed rooms each with unique charm: All rooms feature giant projector screens, thermostatic shower heads, quiet air conditioning, and bathroom amenities in celadon containers for an extra touch of elegance~ 🎎Cultural Immersion Experience 1. Join "City Wall Tai Chi Morning Class" 2. Free paper-cutting/coal sculpture painting experience in lobby (Wed/Sat 15:00) 3. Rooftop tea room overlooks sunset over ancient city, served with authentic Datong chrysanthemum tea 4. Late-night kitchen serves knife-cut noodles 📸Photo Guide ✔Courtyard light and shadow in three-section yard (best shot at 10am) ✔"Four Seasons Peace" moon gate framed with ancient city wall ✔Room's gauze projection wall + vintage lanterns ✔Tea room's floating calligraphy desk + grey brick backdrop wall 🚗Helpful Tips • Free hanfu rental (Ming Dynasty/Northern Wei styles) • Handdrawn ancient city tour map provided • 20% off Yungang Grottoes audio guide booking • Free 24-hour parking lot