Garden Hotel Datong

Garden Hotel Datong is a four-star hotel at 59 Yongtai Street, near the Drum Tower, in Pingcheng District in the centre of Datong's old city, Shanxi Province, China. Datong is a historic northern city known for its restored Ming-dynasty walls and the nearby Yungang Grottoes, and this hotel places visitors within a short walk of the Drum Tower, Huayan Temple and the Nine Dragon Wall. The central position means that most major city-center sights can be reached on foot or by a short taxi ride, while the Yungang Grottoes lie roughly 16 kilometers west and are normally reached by taxi or tour. The hotel is a mid-sized, established property rather than a boutique, with a conventional design and a practical, business-friendly atmosphere. Rooms are offered as standard rooms, deluxe rooms and suites, with nightly rates generally around 350 to 600 yuan, which is good value for a four-star hotel in a regional city. Free Wi-Fi is provided and a fitness centre is available. Dining centers on the Huayuanda restaurant inside the hotel, serving Chinese dishes and Shanxi regional specialties, and a breakfast service is offered for guests. Datong's local cuisine, including knife-cut noodles and mutton dishes, can also be sampled at the many eateries in the surrounding streets. The service is professional and straightforward, with staff used to both domestic business travelers and tour groups heading to Yungang and the Hanging Temple. The hotel suits visitors who want to be inside the old city at a moderate price, within walking distance of the main historical sights and the evening food streets, and who plan to use taxis or tours for out-of-town excursions.