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Posted on Aug 24, 2026|Chen Xi Premier Duplex Audio-Visual Family Suite
Youyadexiaopaofu
Centrally located in the old town, the room was spacious and well-equipped with toiletries. The recommended parking lot had plenty of spots, and the owner even arranged for someone to help with luggage and turned on the AC in the room before our arrival. Overall, I was very satisfied.
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Price per night from:IDR 673,390
Posted on May 8, 2026|Jingyu Lan Double Bed Room (Small Siheyuan)
Valarie474I did not want to leave. That is the most honest thing I can say about Xihe Academy.
”Guest house” is a label that does not prepare you for what this place actually is. If you are American and hearing that term for the first time, forget whatever image just came to mind. This is not a MIL suite tucked behind someone's garage. This is a fully realized, deeply considered experience wrapped inside one of the most stunning environments I have ever walked into. The courtyard alone stopped me mid-step. The surrounding area looks like an active film set -- you keep half-expecting to hear ”action” called from somewhere just off camera. And then you step inside and somehow it gets even better. I genuinely lost my words.
The room is the kind of space where you realize someone has actually thought of everything. Included minibar. Fresh fruit and snacks. Loose-leaf tea so you can brew a proper cup. Bathrooms fully stocked down to the shower shoes. You can arrive with nothing but your clothes and be completely at ease. They have handled the rest.
The staff made all of it feel personal. When a language barrier created a small miscommunication, they were patient and gracious without a flicker of frustration. When I joked that I had gone a little crazy shopping and could not close my suitcase, they immediately offered suggestions to help. That warmth is not a policy -- it lives in the people.
They coordinate meals as well, and mine was delivered to my room and genuinely delicious.
One thing I will say without hesitation: use their driver. This is a private, gated area and you cannot simply grab a random car or rideshare. Arrange your pickup from the train station or airport in advance -- it is seamless, affordable, and completely worth it. Do not skip this step.
This was my first guesthouse experience, and Xihe Academy has set a bar I was not expecting to clear so soon. If you stay here, you will not regret it. Five stars is not enough.
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Price per night from:IDR 2,227,366
Posted on Apr 3, 2026
Anonymous User
The owner, Brother Wang, was incredibly enthusiastic, providing exceptional service. He contacted us a day in advance to arrange pick-up and shared travel tips. What really stood out was when we decided to check out early and head to our next destination without prior notice; Brother Wang still got up early to drive us to the high-speed rail station. Considering it would have been hard to hail a taxi that early and how chilly Pingyao was in the morning, Brother Wang made us feel as warm as spring! He even upgraded our room for free. The inn's location is excellent, right on Yamen Street, very close to the City Tower, yet it's very quiet at night. The bedding was soft and comfortable, giving us the best sleep of our trip! PS: Staying here also includes free trials of Jin merchant traditional clothing for some beautiful photos!
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Price per night from:IDR 389,857
Posted on Apr 7, 2026|Guestroom (Ondol)
Guest UserIt was just an absolutely amazing experience from the very beginning and until the very end of our stay, not even just in the hotel, but in the city of Pingyao itself in general. Me and my friend are traveling very light and without guides, and in Pingyao we had only one day: from evening to evening of the next day. Huge huge thanks to everyone who made this day unforgettable and ultimately comfortable for tired us: Alice, Helen, Fenny, Hana, and all others who was there for us.
The hotel service is simply excellent: as soon as they learned about our late arrival, they immediately offered to meet us at the railway station, which was absolutely the sweetest thing. They brought us to the city gate, met us there, and walked us to the hotel. There they gave us a map, on which they explained in great detail where everything is, what is worth paying attention to, how it is better to build the route, and what opening hours different sights have. They also helped us organize a private transfer to Shaolin Temple the next morning. It was just perfect: we got there in 15 minutes instead of one and a half hours by foot, and after our walk in the temple they met us and brought us back. Also on the evening of arrival they helped us immediately buy the ticket for visiting all attractions of the city, valid for three days. And also they advised us where to eat, and gave us a hotel discount in both places. We did not regret it even once, the food was amazingly delicious in both places!
The hotel itself is just wonderful: it really looks exactly like in the photos. You want to photograph every corner and record how the sparrows are chirping on the roof, and how two wonderful cats are meowing. The room also matches and even exceeds expectations. A huge kang bed, very comfortable. Excellent shower with everything needed. Breakfast is included in the stay: the traditional Chinese one was very tasty! Unfortunately, we did not manage to eat the egg, it was freshly boiled and still hot, but we were hurrying to Shaolin Temple by opening time. Also the hotel has a laundry service, and special thanks for that too! Washing and drying were very fast, and we got our nicely smelling clothes back already after four hours, which was critical for us, because we were leaving the same day.
We felt like we really were honored guests, and we really appreciated it, even if only for one day.
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Price per night from:IDR 458,014
Posted on Oct 22, 2026|Elegant Queen Room
Guest UserClean and hygienic with a wonderful environment. The owner is exceptionally kind and the service attitude is top-notch. It is perfect for both family vacations and business trips! Additionally, the guesthouse has a fantastic location right inside the South Gate of the ancient town, making dining, accommodation, sightseeing, and transportation extremely convenient. Highly recommended!
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Price per night from:IDR 193,565
Posted on Apr 4, 2025
Guest User
Very good experience. The owners are friendly and provide pick up at the gate entrance. Pretty courtyard and the owners shared a lot of information on where to eat / shop at. Would definitely recommend this guesthouse to those wanting to visit Pingyao.
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Price per night from:IDR 403,489
Posted on Jul 18, 2026|Guestroom (Ondol)
Guest UserGreat location! They offer complimentary shuttle service, and the building itself has a unique charm. It was a bit noisy due to it being peak season, but the staff member immediately arranged a room change for us, which we really appreciated. The shared taxi driver they recommended was also excellent.
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Price per night from:IDR 613,412
Posted on Jul 1, 2026
SeattlerWe enjoyed an absolutely fabulous three-day stay at Jing's Residence.
The building itself is a very nicely modernized Qing-era building. We've stayed in some similarly ages buildings in Europe and this was right up with the nicest of them. The spaces look very similar to the ones in the museums in town, albeit with bathrooms and more comfortable furnishings.
The service was absolutely impeccable. Our room was constantly restocked with complementary drinks and baked goods, and the front desk staff (Crystal and Leo) was helpful with everything from restaurant recommendations to transportation to the train station to us mixing up our departure date (whoops). All staff spoke great English.
Afternoon tea was a particularly nice touch: no fee, great service, and a very relaxing atmosphere. Food was light Chinese snacks, not the huge spread of a British-style high tea.
Breakfast was a similar relaxing experience. We tried all the of the Chinese-style options and they were all excellent. We did not try the Western-style options.
Dinner was a set menu, shown to us in the morning before making the reservation. It was a combination of Western dishes and local Pingyao/Shanxi food. If given the choice we would have preferred purely Chinese food, but it was all very good and honestly the change of peace was probably good-- getting a salad was nice after two weeks in China. The Pingyao Beef was the highlight: big cubes of high quality meat, easily my favorite of the three places we had this dish.
The bar had a nice selection of Western wines, Scotch, etc, but I was disappointed to not see any local rice wine or Baiji.
Air conditioning worked very well in our room, easily getting the temperature down under 20C even at midday on >30C days.
Overall I really can't recommend this place enough: this hotel was really a highlight of our trip.
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Price per night from:IDR 4,013,075
Posted on Feb 2, 2025
Guest User
房間的質量不錯,滿足了心中對於老式古建居所的遐想。服務其實很周到,能夠在人員如此密集的情況下幫助安排個停車的地方,並且安排人幫助把行李運至客棧,屬實有心了,客棧有自己的街拍,水平不錯,但是代駕就是沒能睡懶覺,早上9點,窗外就傳來拍攝的聲音,春節期間,整體平遙的通行環境很混亂,開車的朋友注意一下。
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Price per night from:IDR 485,277
Posted on Feb 27, 2025
Guest User
I was very fortunate to choose Glory Homestay for my trip to Pingyao. Although it's outside the ancient city, it's incredibly convenient for getting around, just a 5-6 minute walk to the entrance, avoiding the hassle of traffic control within the ancient city. The room was clean and cozy, the bedding was so soft I fell asleep the moment my head hit the pillow. The owner is a 20-year veteran who was incredibly welcoming. He not only helped plan the route but also recommended many local favorites. The prices were very reasonable, only a few dozen yuan – truly excellent value for money. I highly recommend everyone stay here!
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Price per night from:IDR 177,208