Pingyao Harmony Backpacker Guesthouse

Located in the ancient city of Pingyao, Harmony Backpacker Guesthouse offers a relaxing haven to all travellers. You will be greeted by English speaking staff in this family run hostel and have the opportunity to meet other travellers over a cold beer and traditional home-cooked Chinese dishes. The house was built in the Ming Dynasty and retains its orginal architecture. At night the courtyard is lit with sky lanterns which creates an cozy atmosphere for relaxing after a long day of sightseeing. For those looking to stay in a traditional Chinese style bedroom we have rooms with old-style kang beds which can sleep up to four people. There are also dorm rooms available. All rooms have private bathrooms, TV, Wi-Fi access and air-conditioning. There is Internet access in the lounge. The accomodations are clean, fairly priced and the staff are friendly, as listed in the Lonely Planet 2007 edition.If you reserved before you arrive, please tell us your train number and the arrival time, we will offer you a free pick up, and a free beer or a cup of coffe when you arrive.Come and try us - you won't be disappointed!------------------------------------------------------------------attention plz :Highly recomanded by the newest lonely planet!!

We are just 2km from the bus and train station. Take either a battery taxi for about 5 yuan per person or else take the 15 minute walk and take in the sights of this beautiful city:From Zhongdu Lu (bus/train station), head South on to Shucheng Lu. Turn left on to Xi Dajie and enter the city via the Lower West Gate (to the right). Walk west straight along Xi Dajie (West Street) for approx. 200 meters, turn right on to Nan Dajie (South Street) and you will find Harmony about 200 meters along on the right-hand side.