Northern Shanxi Slow Life Guide! Check in to the Designer Hot Spring Secret Spot

This trip to Xinzhou unexpectedly uncovered a treasure in the ancient city! Tingchu｜BEGINS Hot Spring Homestay is truly a healing paradise tailor-made for urbanites pursuing a quality lifestyle, with both design and hot spring experiences fully on point, instantly boosting the vacation happiness.

🏠 Stay in a designer’s wabi-sabi aesthetic space
• The homestay is hidden in Caoshi Alley of the ancient city, renovated from an old house, preserving the northern siheyuan courtyard structure while integrating minimalist wabi-sabi design; the collision of original wooden beams and rammed earth walls creates a high-end feel
• The room setup is practically light luxury: the private hot spring pool uses real sulfur spring water (your skin feels silky smooth after soaking❗️), toiletries are custom-made by the Herborist team, and the smart toilet seat even comes with disinfectant wipes, a delight for detail lovers
• Room types include open-air soaking pools, where you can soak in the hot spring while watching the ancient city lights at night and enjoy the homestay’s homemade jujube tea—absolutely perfect

♨️ Private Hot Spring Experience TIPS
1. Best soaking times: recommended early morning 7-9 AM or after 9 PM to avoid peak crowds at the public hot springs
2. Hidden service: contact the housekeeper in advance to arrange a free traditional Chinese medicine bath pack, highly recommend the mugwort + angelica combination
3. Photo spots: under the jujube tree in the courtyard, and the loft rooftop terrace with a skylight (offering panoramic views of the ancient city)

🍱 Xinzhou’s Culinary Secrets
√ Homestay breakfast: freshly steamed oat noodles with lamb sauce, paired with Wutai Mountain sea buckthorn juice
√ Must-eat list: a 5-minute walk to the “Ancient City Snack Street” to try buckwheat noodle bowls and Baode oil cakes
√ Bonus: complimentary late-night sweet soup upon check-in; that night we had white fungus stewed pear with Ninghuafu aged vinegar (surprisingly a great match!)

This isn’t just a homestay, it’s a work of art! From the bed linens scented with jujube blossoms to the warm volcanic stone soaking pool, every detail hits the aesthetic mark. Perfect for those wanting to avoid commercial tourist spots and experience the true slow life of northern Shanxi. Already planning to come back in winter to achieve the snowy hot spring soaking experience.

Post by William Miller 234. | Sep 13, 2025