In 1591 the city of Pingyao constructed what is now the Yamen Property in order to house the emperor, who was then planning a visit to the small town. The whole town was very excited to see the emperor, and the city built a guesthouse adjacent to the county governor's office especially for the emperor's visit. Unfortunately the emperor never came to Pingyao, but the construction of the guesthouse was completed none-the-less. Today the Yamen Property resides next to the most cherished building in the old town, the governor's office, and we treat all of our guests as if they were emperors!
Four main components form the residence's tranquil interior. A spacious lobby also functions as restaurant where you can relax on comfortable, cushioned, red sofas, two separated courtyards in vertical alignment are located at the back of the lobby with guest rooms richly decorated, two separated front yards full of plants and spring-time flowers are on both sides of the courtyard, and an extensive entertainment area that features movies, musical instruments, and a big-screen TV lies adjacent to the lobby.
Here at the Yamen Hostel, we understand that many travelers start their journey at the city of Beijing and follow a route toward the southwest. Many will eventually find themselves here in the charming ancient town of Pingyao. One of the managers here, named Bee, has traveled all throughout China for over a year and knows all of the secrets of backpacking in China. He can assist you in planning your vacation and give you great tips on places to visit, affordable and clean places to stay, and how to get from one place to another.
Because Pingyao is a small and old city, there aren't many places for travelers to access the Internet. Here at the Yamen Property we invite all travelers, whether or not you are staying at our hotel, to use our computers to send emails to their friends and family and surf the web for free for up to a half an hour.
We also invite all travelers to come and dine in our delicious restaurant. We proudly serve traditional Pingyao dishes such as Pingyao beef and Kaolaolao, a type of noodle with vegetables. For those who long for foreign dishes we offer a wide variety of Western dishes such as Italian noodles, pizza, sandwiches, hamburgers, coffee, and salads.
Since old city of Pingyao is just starting to blossom as a popular tourist attraction, many of the prices of local shops and restaurants are a little pricey. We encourage you to stop by the Yamen Property and speak with our friendly receptionists who can guide you toward cheaper shops and restaurants. Whether or not you plan to stay with us, we proudly offer you our card, which you can show to local shop owners and restaurants that will then offer you a fair price.
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