Xinzhou Ancient City, Shanxi: What Is Homestay Culture?

【Introduction】: Xinzhou Ancient City is located in Xinzhou, Shanxi Province. It was first built in the 20th year of Jian'an in the Eastern Han Dynasty (215 AD). The thousand-year-old historical heritage is deposited in this ancient city. It is a historical and cultural city on the China-Russia Tea Road, known as the "Key to Northern Shanxi." It is a place of cultural prosperity, and is also known as "Wenjiu Jiuyuan, Yachu Xiurong."
⛺【Must-Visit Spots】: Walking into Xinzhou Ancient City is like traveling back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is the intersection of the capital of Chinese grains, the capital of Eastern Buddhism, and the capital of hot springs in northern Shanxi. It is a place of prosperity and leisure. There are hundreds of local and national famous snacks, themed restaurants, and homestays, as well as cultural and creative shops, bars, and cafes. Everything you can think of is here, presenting you with a colorful travel feast!
🛬【Travel Guide】: There are many attractions, such as Xiurong Academy, Taishan Temple, Caishen Temple, Guandi Temple, and Beicheng Gate Tower. Each place exudes a strong historical atmosphere. Xiurong Academy was founded in the 40th year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty (1775 AD). It is the only well-preserved academy in Shanxi Province that still has an educational function. Taishan Temple, Caishen Temple, and Guandi Temple have witnessed the vicissitudes of the ancient city.
🏨【Accommodation Guide】: I have to share this hot spring homestay with you. There are many homestays in the ancient city, but this one is the best. It mainly meets the aesthetic style of contemporary young people. It is very niche, very photogenic, and the atmosphere is perfect for couples. Lying in bed and watching the romantic scenes on the projector is simply unimaginable.
🧡【Tips】: I also learned that the owner of this homestay carefully prepares many surprises for guests during holidays. When we arrived, it was just in time for the Mid-Autumn Festival. There were local Shenchi mooncakes and a Mid-Autumn Festival atmosphere, allowing everyone to experience a different flavor of the festival!

Post by 听初·温泉民宿（忻州古城店） | Oct 28, 2024