The homestay is nestled within a traditional courtyard residence in the ancient city of Datong, adjacent to historical and cultural landmarks such as the Huayan Temple, Daiwang Palace, Nine Dragon Screen, Fahua Temple, and the Drum Tower. Designed by the team of Li Yizhong, the courtyard retains the local architectural charm, with the building's structure fully preserving the ecological essence of the original site. Featuring blue bricks and gray tiles, the courtyard-style layout embodies the unique design style of the homestay, as well as its integration of spatial values and the cultural heritage of the ancient city into the identity of the younger generation.
The living room is furnished like a miniature home, with soft fabric sofas, lounge chairs, a pair of ceramic jars, a few flower branches, and a scattering of vintage items. Under the warm orange lighting and the glow of the fireplace, the imagery of natural aesthetics and the tranquility of a secluded retreat permeate every corner of the space, like the subtle fragrance of agarwood. Inside the rooms, traditional Chinese paintings, wabi-sabi dried branches, and simple cups and plates exude a charm that is retro yet not outdated, minimalist yet sophisticated.
Every detail in the courtyard rooms reflects our pursuit of quality. The mattresses are from the same brand, King Koil, used by Atlantis, The Royal Palace Hotel in Dubai, and Hilton. The linens are supplied by Canasin, a brand officially recognized by star-rated hotels, featuring high-thread-count bedding, down comforters, and down pillows to ensure a restful night's sleep. Hansgrohe bathroom fixtures, Axent smart sanitary ware, a constant-temperature hot water system, Daikin's whole-house air conditioning and fresh air system, Dyson hair dryers, and smart home appliances provide a comfortable and relaxing stay. We hope you can set aside the fatigue of work and travel and enjoy the present moment with your family.
The homestay breakfast includes Guangling tribute millet porridge, sweet potatoes, corn, multigrain buns, and Shanxi's signature knife-cut noodles. Additionally, there are beverages such as milk, specialty teas, and freshly brewed coffee, as well as beef, chicken, a variety of specialty fruits, and seasonal side dishes.
We welcome our guests with sincerity, ensuring they feel at home. Here, you can embark on a journey of inner tranquility, a voyage of discovery into history and culture, and a pursuit of life's beauty and joy.
"Mu Qingchen: A time surprise under the ancient city wall, a perfect place for anniversaries
When the hustle and bustle of cars and horses is gently blocked by the towering city walls, Mu Qingchen stands quietly in the deep alleys of Dongnanyi, becoming an unexpected surprise on our family's anniversary trip. Pushing the window is the quaint courtyard and mottled brick walls. In the morning, you are awakened by the wind chimes on the eaves, and at night you fall asleep quietly with the ancient city as your pillow - this unique time charm of Datong is the most moving background of Mu Qingchen.
The warm easter egg of the anniversary, the heartstrings are quietly plucked! The moment you push the door, the carefully decorated room instantly lights up the atmosphere of the anniversary: the soft and warm light strings fall like stars, the petals on the bed are pieced into a heart pattern, and the handwritten greeting cards are sincere. This sense of ritual that far exceeds expectations makes the ordinary check-in moment sublimate into a precious memory anchor. The children's surprised cheers and the smile in the eyes of the lover are the best response to this intention.
In the hinterland of Dongnanyi, you can enter the thousand-year-old picture scroll of the ancient city by pushing the window. The greatest charm of Mu Qingchen is that it is located in the beating ”heart” of the ancient city - Southeast Town. When you get up in the morning and take a stroll, you will be immersed in the fireworks of the city. Special restaurants, cultural and creative shops, and ancient courtyards are lined up. It takes a short walk to reach the magnificent Huayan Temple, and it is also close to climb the city wall to overlook the magnificent ancient city. This irreplaceable location gift allows us to truly ”live in the scenery”.
Mu Qingchen is far more than a place to sleep for a night. It uses the bricks and tiles of the ancient city as paper and the caring service as ink to write a chapter of the anniversary full of warmth and surprises for us. If you are eager to find a place with convenience, style and humanistic care in the thousand-year texture of Datong, Mu Qingchen will be a name that lives up to your expectations in your journey - it understands the weight of ritual, and knows how to make the laughter of a family echo for a long time under the ancient city wall."