[2025 Xiangning Stay] Travel Guide for Yunqiu Mountain Kangjiaping Homestay (Updated May)

🔹Linfen Introduction 🌄Linfen, a hidden gem in southwestern Shanxi, is the "ancient root" of Chinese civilization. Emperor Yao established his capital here, the Yellow River roars through here, and there are so many ancient buildings that "history is everywhere you turn"! In May-June, there are fewer tourists, temperatures aren't too hot yet, you can explore attractions without crowds, take photos without fighting for spots, and enjoy excellent value for money! 💯 🎯Must-Visit Attractions in Linfen (Highlights) ❶【Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River】(5A Scenic Area) 🌊 📍Recommendation Level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌟Highlights: The world's largest yellow waterfall! Yellow River water rushes down, mist fills the air, leaving you awestruck! Water volume is moderate in May-June, and you might even see rainbows on sunny days 🌈! ⏰Opening Hours: 07:00-18:00 🎫Ticket: 100 yuan (shuttle bus additional 40 yuan) ✨How to Enjoy: ✅Experience the "Yellow River's roar" up close from the Shanxi side viewing area, remember to wear non-slip shoes! ✅Check out the "Yellow River Cantata" live performance with amazing lighting effects 🎤 ✅Capture panoramic waterfall shots, use slow shutter speed to record the dynamic rushing water 📸 ❷【Hongdong Great Pagoda Tree Ancestral Roots Garden】(5A Scenic Area) 🌳 📍Recommendation Level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌟Highlights: The "ancestral home" of Chinese people worldwide! Starting point of the great migration 600 years ago, with ancient pagoda trees, root-themed screen walls, and ancestral halls - like stepping back in time to trace your roots~ ⏰Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00 🎫Ticket: 80 yuan (don't miss the free guided tour) ✨How to Enjoy: ✅Watch the live performance "Great Pagoda Tree Migration" - bring tissues if you cry easily 😭 ✅Find your family surname tablet in the Ancestral Hall, full of ceremonial significance! ✅Try a bowl of Hongdong crispy meat noodles, so delicious you'll lick the bowl clean 🍜 ❸【Yunqiu Mountain Scenic Area】(5A Scenic Area) ⛰️ 📍Recommendation Level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌟Highlights: A heavenly summer retreat! The 10,000-year-old ice cave stays at -10°C even in summer, plus ancient villages, glass bridges, and cliff swings - you won't want to leave~ ⏰Opening Hours: 08:00-17:30 🎫Ticket: 80 yuan (Ice Cave separately 120 yuan) ✨How to Enjoy: ✅Wear a cotton jacket to explore the ice cave, see colorful ice pillars like you're in Frozen ❄️ ✅Experience making flower-shaped steamed buns and riding in flower-decorated sedan chairs in Taler Slope Ancient Village - fun folk customs and great photo ops! ✅Stay at Kangjiaping guesthouse, cave dwellings with modern facilities, count stars at night for a romantic experience ✨ ❹【Guangsheng Temple Flying Rainbow Pagoda】(5A Scenic Area) 🏯 📍Recommendation Level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌟Highlights: China's most beautiful glazed pagoda! Shines like gold in the sunlight, with Yuan Dynasty murals and Water God Temple carvings - art students will be impressed! ⏰Opening Hours: 08:30-17:00 🎫Ticket: 70 yuan ✨How to Enjoy: ✅Circle the pagoda three times for blessings, said to be very effective 🙏 ✅Join tour guides to hear stories about the "Water God Bringing Rain" murals, more addictive than binge-watching shows 📖 🏖Linfen 3-Day 2-Night Itinerary D1: Hukou Waterfall → Yunqiu Mountain (stay at guesthouse near the ice cave) 🌅Morning: Experience the roaring Yellow River at Hukou Waterfall, enjoy a spicy bowl of beef meatball noodles for lunch 🌶️ 🌌Afternoon: Cool off in Yunqiu Mountain's ice cave, spend the night in an ancient village cave dwelling, fall asleep to the sound of crickets 🦗 D2: Yunqiu Mountain → Hongdong Great Pagoda Tree → Linfen City 🌿Morning: Make tofu and ride donkeys in the ancient village, test your courage on the mountaintop glass bridge 😱 🍜Afternoon: Trace your roots at the Great Pagoda Tree, enjoy skewers at Drum Tower Night Market in the evening 🍢 D3: Guangsheng Temple → Taosi Ruins (optional) 📿Morning: See the Flying Rainbow Pagoda at Guangsheng Temple, take amazing photos of the glazed reflections 📸 ⏳Afternoon: Archaeology enthusiasts must visit Taosi Ruins, touch stones from 10,000 years ago - incredibly cool! 🔍 🍜Linfen Must-Try Foods ✅Beef Meatball Noodles: Spicy red oil soup with handmade meatballs, locals' breakfast staple! Recommended: "Bai Lao San" ✅Yellow Millet Steamed Rice: Red dates + yellow millet steamed until sticky, sweet-lovers will rejoice! ✅Lamb Offal Stew: Lamb offal + vermicelli noodles simmered until fragrant, perfect with baked flatbread! ✅Oil Powder Rice: Fermented mung bean sour broth, a unique ancient flavor~ 🏡Accommodation Recommendations ✅Yunqiu Mountain Kangjiaping Guesthouse: Converted stone cave dwellings with air conditioning and WiFi, mountain views right outside your window 🌄 ✅Linfen City Jindu Garden Hotel: Prime location in the Drum Tower commercial area, convenient for shopping and dining 🛍️ 🚗Transportation Guide 🚄High-speed Rail: Direct trains from Beijing/Xi'an/Zhengzhou to Linfen West Station, city taxis start at 6 yuan 💰 🚗Self-driving: Attractions are scattered, recommend renting a car or hiring a driver (Hukou Waterfall → city center is 1.5 hours) 🚌Public Transit: Bus 101 from city center to Hongdong Great Pagoda Tree, taxis recommended for other scenic areas

Kangjiaping was once an unknown ancient village deep in the Yunqiu Mountains. Now it has been transformed into a mountain homestay that combines simplicity and design. The old stone walls and old wooden beams are completely preserved, but floor-to-ceiling windows, original wood furniture and artistic lamps are cleverly integrated to gently blend history and contemporary life. Being awakened by the singing of birds in the mountains in the early morning, you can see the green mountains shrouded in mist when you open the window; sitting in the courtyard in the evening, making a pot of tea, watching the sunset dyeing the stone house golden - this is the life you yearn for! ✅ Unique room options: - "Stone House Courtyard" has its own door and yard, with excellent privacy - "Cave House" is warm in winter and cool in summer, experience the authentic southern Shanxi style - "Loft Starry Sky Room" with glass roof, lie down and watch the stars at night ✨ ✅ Beyond the public area of ​​the film: - A coffee shop surrounded by green plants ☕ - Infinity pool with mountain view (open in summer) 🏊🏻‍♂️🏊🏻‍♀️ - A bakery that retains the traditional baking oven 🍞 ✅ Featured Experience: - Learn how to make flower buns and brew persimmon vinegar from the villagers 🍅 - Get up early and hike up Yunqiu Mountain to breathe the freshest air ⛰️ - Explore the ice caves and high-altitude plank roads, beautiful in all seasons 🧊 - Open-air movies + bonfire party at night 🎞️ ✅The delicious mountain food on your tongue - Most of the ingredients in the B&B restaurant come from their own vegetable garden - Seasonal wild vegetables picked in the morning - Wild honey and persimmon vinegar brewed by villagers - Must-try "Jinnan Saozi Noodles" Handmade noodles are chewy [Onlooker] - The hot pot in the B&B is very nice. I highly recommend it~ [Smart] 📝Check-in tips: 🎫 When staying at a homestay, you will usually get a free ticket to Yunqiu Mountain Scenic Area 🪪 🐶 The B&B is pet-friendly, please inform us in advance☎️ 👦🏻 The B&B is also very family-friendly, the overall design is childlike, and the facilities and services are also very good 👧🏻 ⛰️ Surrounding the B&B are Yunqiu Mountain, Ice Cave and Talpo Ancient Village, which is suitable for a two or three-day itinerary. 🗺️ 📍 Address: Linfen Xiangning County, Shanxi Province, Yunqiu Mountain Scenic Area, close to Talpo Ancient Village 🚗 Transportation: Drive to the "Yunqiu Mountain Scenic Area" and take the scenic area shuttle bus to get there; take the high-speed rail to Houma West Station and then take a taxi for about 1 hour.

Hidden deep in Yunqiu Mountain, Talpo is like a corner forgotten by time. It was built during the Northern Wei Dynasty, 1600 years ago, stone houses, kiln caves, ancient trees, stone steps... everything still retains the most primitive agricultural civilization. ✨ A must-visit experience ✅ Stone House Exploration: Layers of stone houses are built against the mountain, as if growing out of the mountain, a random photo is a large texture of the vicissitudes of life. 🏠 ✅ Ancient life experience: grinding tofu, brewing vinegar, spinning thread... the villagers still retain traditional crafts, you can try it with your own hands! 🪵 ✅ Bonfire night under the stars: If you stay overnight, you can also sit around the bonfire at night, listen to the elderly singing ancient folk songs, and watch the stars fill the valley. 🔥 ✅ Yunqiu Mountain Scenery: The ancient village is located in the Yunqiu Mountain Scenic Area. After walking around the village, you can also go to the ice cave and suspended canyon. It is so beautiful in all seasons! ⛰️ 📝Travel tips: 🔸Accommodation: The village has a renovated stone house bed and breakfast, retaining the ancient charm but modern facilities, recommended to experience one night! 🔸Food: Be sure to try the villagers' home handmade buns, wild vegetables and home-brewed persimmon vinegar, simple but delicious. The amenities and services at the bed and breakfast are very good, the hot pot is good [Onlooker] 🔸Best season: spring and autumn most comfortable, summer summer, winter snow scenery beautiful (but relatively cold). 🔸Tickets: Talpo Ancient Village Tickets are included in the Yunqiu Mountain Scenic Area Ticket, if you stay in Kangjiaping B&B, tickets are generally free 🎫. ⭐️ The architectural code of the ancient village is hidden in every detail * The "stone eye" design on the top of the kiln cave adds ventilation and lighting function on the basis of the traditional arch coupon structure in northern Shaanxi; * The "money pattern" hollow on the courtyard wall not only meets the needs of defense, but also coincides with the meaning of praying for Naji; * The slope of the floor of the livestock pen is precisely controlled at 8 degrees, just enough to ensure the natural flow of sewage to the fertilizer pool. * The most amazing thing is the drainage system of the whole village - the network of underground channels constructed using the natural height difference of the mountains, so that runoff can be quickly diverted through underground "capillaries" during heavy rains, this system that has been used for thousands of years has even inspired the design concept of modern sponge cities. * In the house of villager Mr. Li, we saw the ancient "underfloor heating" structure of the fire bed: the residual heat of the stove is transmitted through clay pipes buried under the rammed earth surface, so that the room temperature is always kept above 15 degrees in winter. ——These tidbits can be explained when taking the children. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Talpo is not the kind of commercial ancient town, it is quiet, pristine and even a bit shabby, but it is this authenticity that makes it extra moving. If you’re tired of crowded celebrity spots, you might as well come here, listen to the stories told by the stones, and feel the real slowdown.

The ceiling of Shanxi B&B - Yunqiu Mountain Kangjiaping After a tour, I found that Kangjiaping is indeed mature. Except for the price, it is impeccable and every detail is carefully considered. It is recommended to drive by yourself and stay directly in Kangjiaping. You don’t need to climb Yunqiu Mountain, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive and mentally exhausting. It is enough to take a walk around the ancient village and rest in the yard or room.

Kangjiaping Homestay: Seeking Ancient Charm, Resting in the Countryside Beyond the hustle and bustle of the world, there is a pure land gently treated by time—Kangjiaping Homestay, quietly waiting for every traveler who longs to escape the noise and find inner peace. Ancient Charm in Modern Times, Dreaming of the Past Stepping into Kangjiaping feels like traveling through a time tunnel, returning to an ancient village with blue bricks and black tiles and curling smoke. The homestay is built against the mountain, retaining the rustic architectural style, with every brick and tile revealing the traces of time and the wisdom of craftsmen. Here, you can stroll along the stone paths, listen to the whispers of the wind among the ancient trees, and feel the tranquility and peace that transcends time. 🌿 Countryside Scenery, Accompanied by Nature 🌿 Kangjiaping Homestay is surrounded by vast fields and lush forests, with each season offering its unique charm. In spring, you can walk among the sea of flowers and feel the vitality of all things reviving; in summer, it is a great place to escape the heat, with cool mountain breezes taking away all the heat and worries; in autumn, the golden rice fields and fiery red maple leaves create a splendid picture; in winter, it is a world of silver, quiet and peaceful. Here, you can get close to nature, experience the charm of farming culture, and let your soul truly release and return. 🏡 Cozy Residence, Feeling at Home 🏡 The interior design of the homestay is simple yet elegant, cleverly blending traditional elements with modern comfort. The rooms are spacious and bright, with charming countryside views outside the window, allowing you to enjoy modern conveniences while feeling the warmth and comfort of home. Here, you can taste authentic farmhouse dishes and experience a culinary journey; you can also participate in various cultural experience activities organized by the homestay, such as handicraft making and tea tasting, making your journey more colorful. 🎉 Spiritual Haven, Meeting Yourself 🎉 At Kangjiaping Homestay, you are not just a passerby but a traveler seeking self and relaxing the mind. Every moment here is full of possibilities, and every stop can make you feel inner peace and satisfaction. Whether traveling alone or with family and friends, Kangjiaping can become an unforgettable place for you, allowing you to find a piece of tranquility in your busy life. Kangjiaping Homestay, a place where time slows down, a home where the soul can rest, looks forward to meeting you in this land of ancient charm and pastoral poetry, writing a beautiful chapter about travel and life together.

🧹Soundproofing/Hygiene: Every corner is full of life, every village is blooming with flowers, and Ni Jing is warm and cozy 🏘️️️Room Types/Layout: There are various room types such as the Auspicious Three Treasures Room, the Eight Treasures Deluxe Family Room, and the Bright Sunshine Room 🛌Supplies/Facilities: There is a pet paradise, lawn camping area, ice cave, and slide 💰️Average Cost: 150 yuan per person 💗Other Tips: The fairy-tale Kangjiaping Homestay is very suitable for the elderly and children to stroll around

- Even if you don't go to the scenic area, it's worth a trip to this super healing homestay🐾 Regret only booking for one night! Want to extend the room is all booked If you are traveling near Linfen, you must consider this homestay - 📍Kangjiaping Ancient Village, Yunqiu Mountain, Linfen City, Shanxi Province - 💚Scenery💚 ✨The entire homestay is transformed from the houses of a small mountain village, the combination of old stone walls and wooden structures instantly takes people back to the small village decades ago. Trees, lawns and flowers can be seen everywhere, and the air is fresh. - ✨Walking on the road, you can feel the designer's careful design, cute street lights, small fish along the road🐟, make people want to live here often! - ✨I was worried about whether there would be many mosquitoes and insects, but I didn't get bitten by mosquitoes or see other insects after living in, it's very safe! Sisters who are afraid of mosquitoes and insects can also live with confidence - 💚Accommodation💚 ✨There are several different courtyards, this time I stayed in the Rain Shun Court, there are three cave-style rooms and a tea room🍵 in the small courtyard, two of which are connected and suitable for two families together. - ✨The overall color tone is pure wood color, very warm, and the appliances are all Panasonic, which is very comfortable to use. The fruit plate and drinks in the refrigerator in the room are all free - 💚Service💚 ✨Each room has a dedicated butler, who warmly welcomes you from the entrance of the homestay, helps carry luggage and leads the way, very kind. - ✨Other butlers met on the road also greeted warmly, very human👍After checking out, each room will have a gift, a box of persimmon cakes and two apples -

If you haven't seen the autumn at Yunqiu Mountain yet, you must not miss it this year. It's so beautiful! This year, go with your family and friends! Keep the guide Yunqiu Mountain Scenic Area, Xiangning County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province You can drive to the surrounding areas of Taiyuan, Linfen and Yuncheng. You can get off at Houma West Station by high-speed rail and take a taxi. Ticket price: 80 yuan/person, shuttle bus: 20 yuan/person Accommodation: It is recommended to choose Kangjiaping B&B in the scenic area or Qingye HOME on the top of the mountain. The scenery is beautiful. For details, please refer to my previous notes. Luggage preparation: The mountains in early October are quite cold in the morning and evening, so be sure to bring a thick coat to keep warm, and also prepare light shoes, so that the mountaineering will be more comfortable 17 Best viewing period: early October to mid-November

Shanxi has such a good ancient village B&B, it is really amazing! A few days ago, I went home to see the ice cave in Yunqiu Mountain, Linyi, and visited the ancient village. Living in Kangjiaping Ancient Village B&B, I experienced the morning, evening and night of this century-old village. When leaving the store, the housekeeper Xia Chen was waving in the car. She said that she had time to come back. The tone was moving. Service: It is very gratifying to see that in the 100-year-old village B&B in Ning County, Linyi Township, Shanxi Province, the housekeepers sister was not only the housewife in the village, but now they are generous. Courteous, warm and welcoming. Different from the sense of service in the South, the enthusiasm of the housekeepers reveals the warmth and sincerity of the northerners. I have walked through many places, and this is a rare and memorable experience. I don't know if it is related to the identity of my hometown. Design: I was fortunate enough to meet the owner of the hotel, Mr. Chen Yongwei, a designer from Taiwan. In order to avoid being overly disturbed by the outside world, people who still use non-smart phones, adhering to the cherished love of ancient villages, have carefully designed and transformed them here. At the same time, he also arranged the garden landscaping part of the hotel, and part of his service concept naturally penetrated into the daily life of the hotel. There is a new part, and the old part of the village is preserved. The old and new harmony is very attractive. We have walked several times a day along the village road, there are small stage, stove, and a small temple still with incense, these hundreds of years of architecture have been preserved. There are also people, those who are passionate like old friends, make the difference here. Gourmet: Unforgettable B&B Shanzhen Restaurant specializes in nourishing hot pot at night. In the autumn and winter, the mountain is cold and the little partner is eating a hot health pot. It is warm and warm all the time. While eating hot pot, you can talk freely. After the hot pot, there are corn thick paste, tea, small desserts, fruits... The life of the mountain house is embarrassing. and I love the evening here, standing in the heights of the scattered villages, watching the lights of the paths and houses light up until the night falls, and everything is silent. I think it should be like this for thousands of years. Some writers wrote: "The place I lived in was my hometown. I met in the evening and met each other. Just like my neighbor in the country, although I am not a relative, I sometimes miss him later." I will not think of wearing a blue calico dress at some time in the future, Xia Chen, who is always laughing, and her good kitchen with a wonderful pen. Address: Shanxi, Linyi, Yunqiupeng Ancient Village, Yunqiu Mountain, recommended to travel by car. Nearby attractions: Yunqiu Mountain Ice Cave, Talgu Folk Village, Shenxian Temple, it is recommended to stay for two nights.

What happens when you meet a favorite hotel on the road? When I came to Yunqiushan, I was so impressed by the Kangjiaping B&B here. I really liked the hotel with such charm and temperament in such a place like Shanxi. I really like it. B&B is a remodeled ancient village in Yunqiu Mountain. The stone room is designed with a full texture. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a paradise. No matter where you stand, you can find it is not the same beauty. If you come, you don't want to leave, you will miss if you leave.

Kangjiaping Village is located at the foot of the mountain less than one kilometer behind the Babao Palace. It is an ancient small mountain village surrounded by green trees. The environment is quiet and the houses are simple. It is an ancient building in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. A hundred years of history. The cave dwellings here are basically the same as the Talpo ancient villages with a history of two thousand years, but the tiled roof-like stone or brick-and-wood structures are significantly more. After hundreds of years of wind and rain, it looks quaint and old. and Kangjiaping Homestay is located at the foot of the Babao Restaurant, where there is a Kangjiaping ancient village that has been quiet for thousands of years and has an ancient charm. Nowadays, the ancient villages have developed into a homestay, and the quaint homestays will have a different accommodation experience. B&B is remodeled locally, without wasting a stone and a piece of wood. Everything is made of one part and one part, and then these things are placed where they should be. They used their own skillful hands to create original masterpieces of ingenuity. The material used here is the simplest soil, wood, stone, and straw. What nature gives us is inexhaustible. Only by taking local materials can we truly "return to nature" and integrate with nature.