Jinhuangqi · Private Soup Healing · Homestay (HOLIDAY HEALTH HOTEL)
Nestled at No.24, Zhengyufu Alley in the southeast of Datong Ancient City, Jinhuangqi · Private Soup Healing · Homestay (HOLIDAY HEALTH HOTEL) is a distinctive homestay that integrates the elegant charm of the Northern Wei Dynasty, the character of Jin merchants and Chinese Zen aesthetics, with private soup healing at its core. It allows guests to fully indulge in the beauty of wellness and slow living right in the heart of this ancient capital.
Deeply rooted in the millennial cultural heritage of Datong, the "City of the Phoenix", the homestay weaves the phoenix totem into the strokes of the Chinese character "Jin", complemented by the honeysuckle patterns of the Northern Wei Dynasty and the upturned eaves of Jin merchant courtyards, fully embodying auspicious omens and the profound cultural roots of the Jin land. The recreated twelve animal head sculptures of the Old Summer Palace, crafted with the ancient techniques of the Qing Palace Imperial Workshop, stand in line at the entrance. They greet guests with the elegant ritual of "Auspicious Beasts Welcoming Guests", initiating an immersive experience that blends wellness, culture and refined grace, echoing traditional Chinese philosophy and the age-old auspicious aura of the ancient city.
The courtyard design is an exquisite masterpiece. The quadrangle courtyard follows the traditional concept of "the heaven is round and the earth is square" and the layout of "four waters converging into the hall". The triple courtyard integrates the architectural norms of local dwellings in the Jin land with the etiquette of Jin merchants. The guest rooms, named "Muyang, Qiyue, Yicheng" and "Dongchuan, Nanxing, Xize, Beichen", embrace the oriental artistic conception of the sun, moon, mountains and rivers, each courtyard boasting unique scenery and every room exuding distinct grace. Inside the compound, a dry landscape is built with local "Shanxi Black" stone, with stacked rocks forming mountains, pine trees as the backbone and moss as the carpet. The welcoming pine trees inherit the Zen charm of the Yungang Grottoes, and the ever-living moss symbolizes the auspicious omens of eternal vitality. The minimalist Chinese negative space aesthetic creates a Zen atmosphere of "wisdom arising from tranquility", enabling guests to leave behind the hustle and bustle and calm their minds.
Private soup healing is the signature feature of the homestay. Adhering to the exclusive philosophy of "one soup, one courtyard, one world", it secludes guests from the noise and offers a peaceful private retreat. A rich array of wellness experiences are available, including winter warm private soup baths, traditional meridian back rubbing, leg and foot meridian dredging, and a variety of healing SPAs. The warm soup nourishes the body and mind, and the unique charm of the Jin land soothes the soul, thoroughly relieving the fatigue of travel and daily life.
Located in the heart of Datong Ancient City, the homestay enjoys an outstanding geographical advantage. It is within walking distance of renowned historical sites such as the Ancient City Wall, the Nine-Dragon Wall, the Prince Dai's Mansion and the Huayan Temple. It is also easily accessible by car to nearby natural attractions like Cailiang Mountain Forest Park, Mount Heng and the Datong Volcanic Cluster National Geopark. Surrounded by local renowned eateries including Fenglinge Restaurant, Longjuxiang Shaomai Restaurant and Kaige Restaurant, all just a few minutes' walk away, the homestay allows guests to experience the profound cultural heritage and authentic local life of the ancient capital in one stop, making it an ideal choice for a wellness trip to Datong.