GU LOU SLICED NOODLES

The location of this restaurant is very good, just at the southeast corner of the Drum Tower, next to the intersection of Drum Tower East Street, and facing the Drum Tower through the French windows in the restaurant. It is a fast food restaurant. You can order your food at the front desk and pick it up when it is ready. They also have milk tea and coffee. In the morning, I had a set meal, which was just right. The portion was large, and I probably couldn't finish it if I had a small appetite. The taste was also more authentic Shanxi flavor.

Today is the first time I set foot on the land of Shanxi, and the first time I ate authentic local knife-cut noodles. This noodle shop next to the Drum Tower in the old city of Datong has a strong Internet celebrity style. The shop is well organized, the noodles taste very good, and the price is cheaper than Beijing

How can you not have a bowl of knife-cut noodles when you go to Datong, Shanxi? The location and decoration of Gulou Knife-cut Noodles are very good, especially the taste of the knife-cut noodles is very authentic.

Datong, Shanxi A two-day, two-night adventure for a female college student! Save this nanny-level guide! ✨ Includes: 🚩Attractions & Scenic Spots 🍜Special Food Feast 🎁Souvenir Guide ⚠️Notes: 1️⃣ There are no shared electric bikes in Datong 🛵, only bicycles 🚲 2️⃣ Ignore the high-priced rideshares at the train station! It's recommended to reserve a driver for Hengshan in advance ☎️ 3️⃣Affordable prices! Students can go with confidence 💪 🏨Highly Recommended Accommodation: ★Inside or near the Datong Ancient City Walls ★Super convenient location for a delightful nighttime tour of the ancient city 🌃 Day 1️⃣Explore and Check-in: ☀️Yungang Grottoes 🚌Transportation: Direct bus No. 3 🎧Guide Guide: Official guided tours are expensive, but the full tour 👌 Group tours at the entrance to the scenic area are a great deal at 30r/person! 📚Watch the "Yungang" documentary in advance on Bilibili for even more thrilling content! 🌟Hidden Easter Egg: The baked buns at the exit are so delicious! Original flavor, 10r/3 buns, a must-try! 🔥 🎨Nearby check-ins: Yungang Grottoes Museum + Zhou Enlai Memorial Hall 📍Address: Yungang Town, South Suburbs, Datong City 🌤Datong Museum ✨Explore the exhibition halls in order for a clear historical overview! ⏰Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays) 📍Address: Taihe Road, Yudong New District, Datong City Day 2️⃣ Extreme Challenge: ⛰See previous notes for Hengshan Mountain Climbing Guide📒 🌇Datong Ancient City Citywalk Route: Start your ancient architecture tour from Qingyuan Gate → ★Huayan Temple: Stunning ancient architecture 📸Admission: 50 RMB ★Chunyang Palace/Shanhua Temple/Confucian Temple/Guandi Temple: Free to visit ★Nine Dragon Screen: 10 RMB to see the imposing dragon patterns ★Fahua Temple: The White Pagoda is perfect for photos ★Dongnanyi Street: A popular check-in spot There's a performance tonight. 🍜Food Hot and Cold List: ✅ Main Course Three-Piece Set: Sliced ​​Noodles (Look for Xijindao) + Fried Pork + Yellow Rice Jelly ✅ Must-Try Specialties: Mixed Hot Pot + Hunyuan Jelly + Sea Buckthorn Ice Cream ✅ Restaurant Recommendations: Zini 369 / Kaige Restaurant / Beiwei Family Banquet ❌Don'ts: Laocha Sliced ​​Noodles are too oily and taste terrible 😵 🎁Souvenir Guide: ★Look for genuine "Fo Xiaoban"! Don't buy pirated copies ★Shanxi Aged Vinegar: The most authentic souvenir ★Heshengcai's sea buckthorn products are absolutely amazing 💰Billing Summary: Accommodation 200 + Transportation 100 + Entrance Fees 150 + Food and Drinks 200 = 600 per person! Datong truly lives up to its reputation as a thousand-year-old capital ❤️ The historical charm is unparalleled! Highly recommend the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda. I'll definitely go next time! #CollegeStudentSpecialForcesTourism #DatongTravelStrategy #AncientCapitalCheck-in #WeekendShortTour #ShanxiFood

Theme: Ancient Capital of the Northern Wei Dynasty, Charming Frontier Scenery Budget: Transportation 30% | Accommodation 25% | Food and Beverage 20% | Tickets 15% | Other 10% Suitable Season: Best in spring and autumn (avoid the harsh winter weather) 🚗 Day 1: First Encounter with Datong: Ancient City Journey Morning Transportation: High-speed rail from Beijing to Datong South Station (approximately 2.5 hours, 156 RMB) Accommodation: Boutique B&B in the ancient city (recommended: Datong Pipa Old Shop or Yunzhong Inn, approximately 300 RMB/night, 900 RMB for a 3-night stay) Lunch: Drum Tower Sliced ​​Noodles (a time-honored establishment, 25 RMB per person) Afternoon Huayan Temple (50 RMB admission): A treasure trove of Liao and Jin architecture. Must-sees include the Main Hall and the Bhagavad Gāthāna Hall. Shanhua Temple (free): A well-preserved Liao Dynasty temple, less crowded and perfect for photo opportunities. Cycling Along the Ancient City Wall (30 RMB rental/2 hours): Best viewed in the evening at sunset. Evening Fenglin Pavilion (120 RMB per person): Savor Baihua Shaomai (steamed buns with basil leaves) and photograph the ancient buildings at night. Night Tour of the Dai Palace (60 RMB admission for the light show) ⛰️ Day 2: Hanging Wonders · Hengshan Exploration Full-day car rental (approximately 400 yuan/day, carpooling is possible) Hanging Temple (125 yuan entrance fee, including climbing): Arrive before 8:00 am to avoid crowds Hengshan Scenic Area (45 yuan entrance fee + 70 yuan one-way cable car): Recommended cable car ascent and descent Lunch: Hunyuan Jelly (Xiaoxifu Jelly Shop, 15 yuan per person) Return in the evening: Visit the Earth Forest Geopark along the way (60 yuan entrance fee; the golden earth forest at sunset is breathtaking) 🎨 Day 3: Grotto Art & Volcano Exploration Morning Yungang Grottoes (Ticket 120 RMB, Electric Car 15 RMB): Request a guide (200 RMB per group, group booking available) to focus on Caves 5-20 Lunch: Jinhua Palace Miner's Meal (Underground experience requires advance reservation, 80 RMB per person) Afternoon Datong Volcanic Cluster (Free): Drive or take a taxi (approximately 100 RMB round trip). Recommended stops are Jinshan and Langwoshan. Wenying Lake Ecological Park (Free): Photograph the fusion of modern Datong and nature. Evening Kaige Restaurant (80 RMB per person): Experience the flavors of northern Shanxi; the sea buckthorn juice is a must. 🛍️ Day 4: Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience & Return Trip Morning Datong Museum (free): Learn about Pingcheng's history (closed on Mondays) Nine Dragon Screen (free): Even older than the Nine Dragon Screen at Beihai Park in Beijing Souvenirs: Guangling paper-cuts (approximately 50 yuan), Yanggao apricot preserves (30 yuan/box) Afternoon: High-speed rail return (156 yuan) 💰 Budget Details Transportation: High-speed rail fare 312 + city transportation 400 ≈ 712 yuan Accommodation: 900 yuan (mid-range B&B) Food: 25 + 120 + 15 + 80 + 80 ≈ 320 yuan/day x 4 = 1280 yuan Entrance fees: 50 + 60 + 125 + 45 + 70 + 60 + 120 + 15 ≈ 545 yuan Other expenses: 100 yuan for the tour + 80 yuan for souvenirs ≈ 180 yuan Total: Approximately 4617 yuan (leave 383 yuan for emergencies) 📸 Blogger Content Suggestions Hanging Temple: Drone photography requires advance registration. Comparisons of "hanging buildings" are possible (in Italian cliff towns). Yungang Grottoes: Focus on the connection between the Great Buddha in Cave 20 and Hellenistic art. Volcanoes: Film desert scenes in vibrant clothing, complemented by geological insights. Food Vlog: Filming the knife-cut noodle making process, Fenglin Pavilion architectural details.