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August 16, 2025
My friends and I were originally planning to visit Jin Temple in Taiyuan, have some knife-cut noodles, and then head to Xi'an. Somehow, we found ourselves traveling all the way to Datong. Datong is incredibly popular this year, with the only holiday costing just 1,000 yuan a night. My dream of backpacking for a few years, which I've had for over 20 years, is starting to resurface. Since there's such a great opportunity, I decided to stay at a youth hostel. Xu Jin Huan is probably the most innovative youth hostel I've ever stayed at, and every aspect of it meets my tastes and needs. I was particularly impressed by the entrance shoe locker with disinfectant function, the laundry area with ample washing and drying equipment, the well-designed and spacious common areas, the self-service drinks cabinet, and the clean, functional, and private sleeping areas. Most importantly, the location is exceptional, just a few hundred meters from the city gate. In three days, I rediscovered this simple yet profound ancient city.
The front desk attendant was quite conscientious and diligently maintained cleanliness, constantly cleaning. However, youth hostels tend to be more management-oriented, and the front desk staff was a bit brusque, but still acceptable. If I were to travel solo again, I'd definitely stay here.
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