大同弘雅饭店·弘雅饭店

Overall, it's pretty good and the price/performance ratio is quite high. Two people ordered 6 dishes. Many dishes can be ordered in portions. It's quite friendly to people with small appetites.

This restaurant was recommended by my driver in Datong. He said it's a popular spot for locals treating guests. It's a fusion restaurant, offering a wide variety of Cantonese dishes as well as some local specialties. The macadamia nut bread was delicious freshly baked 😋, and the mushroom soup was also good. The waiters even gave us small portions for two people 👍🏻 It's a traditional restaurant that doesn't use QR code ordering.

I'm a total slam dunker on local cuisine at the Qiyu Hotel in Datong! I could eat at Hongya Restaurant for three days straight! Here's my secret to waiting in line! For those of you staying at the Qiyu Hotel in Datong, forget about where to eat local food! Hongya Restaurant has the traditional flavors of Datong squarely on the menu, especially these three dishes. It's a complete waste of time if you don't try them! The lines are ridiculously long, so I've personally developed a set of "anti-involutionary strategies" – save them! Even better, this place is a paradise for families with kids, and the waiters are incredibly attentive! 🍲 Spicy Garlic Hotpot Who knows! The garlic fish is so tender it falls off the bone with just a chopstick, and the red oil-soaked broth is incredibly flavorful. It's spicy enough without burning your stomach, and there are few bones, making it safe for both young and old! The hotpot also has tofu and wide noodles, which absorb the fish's flavor and are incredibly fragrant. I recommend ordering the medium spice option. Lychee🍡 Always smiling My first time trying this creative dish of lychee wrapped in glutinous rice! The lychee flesh is crispy and sweet, wrapped in soft, juicy glutinous rice. A subtle salty aroma is added when you bite into it. The perfect balance of sweet and salty, it relieves both the spiciness and the greasiness. Girls and children will love it! This dish is so visually appealing that I've been asked for the address after posting photos on Instagram! 🥧 Marrow Oil Cake Lao Datong's traditional cakes are truly amazing! The crust is fried to a golden, crispy finish that crumbles when you bite into it. The glutinous rice balls are coated in marrow oil, creating a rich, fragrant flavor without being overly sweet, and with a subtle rice aroma. It pairs perfectly with hot tea! It's best eaten hot; the crust softens when it cools. 🔥 Queuing Guide: A local's anti-involutionary strategy 1. Dining at off-peak times is key - Morning Tea: Arrive before 7:00 PM for a seat. After 7:30 PM, there's a long line outside! Some dishes may sell out after 9:00 PM, so don't miss your time. - Lunch: Arrive before 10:50 AM to get a number, and food starts promptly at 11:00 AM. After 11:30 AM, expect to queue for at least 30 minutes. - Dinner: Arrive before 5:10 PM. The restaurant fills up quickly after the 5:30 PM opening, so avoid the 6:00 PM-7:30 PM rush. 2. Double insurance: Online and offline - Call directly to inquire about queue times. 3. Flexible table sharing saves time. If you're traveling with two or three people, ask the waiter if you can share a table. The turnover rate is very high, and you can usually get your food in 10-15 minutes! 💡 Other Tips - You can eat a full meal for just over 50 yuan per person, and the portions are very generous. I recommend ordering two dishes and one main course for two or three people to avoid waste. If you're staying at the Qiyu Hotel in Datong and want to experience authentic, traditional food, head straight to Hongya Restaurant! Follow my tips to easily avoid the crowds and enjoy a comfortable meal! #NationalDayTravelDiary #DatongTravel #NewPopularHotels #SpecialFood #DatongFood

🏠Address: Hongya Restaurant on Yingbin Street ⏰Hours: Breakfast from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM 💰Cost: 20-30 RMB per person ⚠️Be sure to line up when you get there. It's always crowded, but the tables turn over quickly. If you go early or late, many items may be sold out. 🥨Hongya Shrimp Dumplings: A must-order, packed with shrimp, including three whole shrimp. 🥨Golden Corn Cakes: First time ordering, and it was delicious, with plenty of filling. 🥨Steamed Spare Ribs with Garlic: A must-order every time, absolutely love it. The taro in the middle soaks up the broth, giving it a salty, fragrant, and glutinous texture. 🥨Cai Xin Fish Congee: My favorite, a must-order every time. The rice is cooked to perfection. 🥨Eight Treasure Porridge: My friend said it's the best eight-treasure porridge in Datong. The rice is cooked to perfection, and the beans are gritty. 🥨Pictogram-shaped Duck Cake: Between the Snow Clam and the Jade Rabbit, I chose the duck (I haven't tried snow clam before). Orange and yellow peach mousse? The duang duang feeling is so much fun. I wouldn't recommend it for adults, but it's fine for children. Also, sharing some good ones I've had in the past: 🥙 Scallop and Fuguo Congee: Delicious and fresh, but I don't like Fuguo. 🥙 Dried Radish: A sweet and sour pickled vegetable to go with the porridge. 🥙 Blanched Cantonese Choy Sum: Very Cantonese. 🥙 Steamed Sweet Potato and Steamed Pumpkin: Order if you like. 🥙 Mushroom and Beef Rice Roll: I think it's just okay. 🥙 Lotus Fragrance Scallop and Glutinous Rice Chicken: I can't get used to it. 🤣 🥙 Steamed Cake: Order if you like it. 🥙 Pineapple Bun: Quite delicious.

Itinerary ✨Day 1: 🚄Beijing → Datong South Station 📍Datong Museum (Address: No. 3 Yuhe West Road, Pingcheng District, Datong City) 🕐Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays) 🏰Ancient City Walk: Explore the charm of the thousand-year-old city🏯 ✨Day 2: 📍Hanging Temple (Address: At the foot of Mount Hengshan, southeast of Hunyuan County) 🕐Suggested Visiting Duration: 2 hours 🌄Hengshan: A Day Trip to Mount Hengshan, the Northern Peak 🛕Yingxian Wooden Pagoda (one of the three greatest pagodas in the world) 🚌Shuttle Bus Tips: Essential for transportation between scenic spots! ✨Day 3: ⛰️Yungang Grottoes (Address: 16 km west of Datong City) 🕰️Suggested Visiting Duration: 3-4 hours 🏯Datong Ancient City + Huayan Temple: Experience the Charm of Ancient Liao and Jin Dynasty Temples 🚄Return to Beijing 🏨[Accommodation Recommendation] We recommend staying south of the ancient city! ⭐Advantages: 1️⃣ Close to popular restaurants (no lines!) 2️⃣ Convenient to everything 📍Recommended nearby restaurants: • Beiwei Family Banquet (Nanhuan Road Branch) • Hongya Restaurant (Yingbin Street Branch) • Xijindao Sliced ​​Noodles (Chengnan Branch) 🍜[Must-Try Food] 🏆Beiwei Family Banquet ⭐Must-Orders: • Cheese and Shredded Hu Pancakes🧀 • Empress Dowager's Rice🍚 • Pingcheng Roast Chicken🍗 • Secret Jelly🌶️ 💰Per Person: 80 🏅Kai Ge Restaurant • Fried Pork🥩 • Rock Sugar Pork Knuckle🍖 • Sea Buckthorn Juice🍹 (Sour and refreshing, it's a great way to relieve greasiness) ⚠️Be careful with the grilled bones❌ 💰Per Person: 60 🥈Kai Ge Hot Pot • Specialty sesame sauce 🍲 • The self-service oat noodle dish is incredibly delicious 😋 💰Per person: 50 🍜 Xijindao Sliced ​​Noodles • The minced pork sliced ​​noodles are top-notch 👑 [Tips] 🚗 Transportation: High-speed rail is super convenient for round trips. 🧥 What to wear: The temperature difference between morning and evening is significant, so bring a jacket. ⏰Recommendation: Go to the Hanging Temple early! 💬Everyone has their own unique experience. Feel free to share your top food recommendations in the comments section~ #DatongTravel #HangingTemple #YungangGorges #ShanxiFood #AncientCityTravel