Summer Rest, Cooler Dwelling (Datong)

夏天的度假总是与清凉挂钩，在炎炎夏日中寻觅一处避暑圣地，山西有得天独厚的优势。观景之余，不妨来“凉都”大同小住，这里有满目治愈的青绿，有可静心纳凉的梵宫。

Summer getaways are always associated with coolness. In the sweltering heat, finding a refuge from the summer heat—Shanxi has a natural advantage in this regard. Beyond sightseeing, you might consider staying awhile in Datong, the "Cool Capital," where you'll find soothing greenery at every turn and serene Buddhist temples perfect for quiet contemplation.

念夏·里

Nianxia·Li

图源：東南邑公众号

念夏·里作为大同古城东南邑最具代表性的民宿，依循晋北民居的传统形制，是一座三进合院：入门潺潺流水，曲径蜿蜒；中院则留出大片空地，不做景观堆叠，不留婚仪场地，只让阳光自然穿过枝杈，洒在石板路上；19间客房，自然围合出三个小院，夏日里，乔木已亭亭如盖。坐在窗沿下发呆，看云慢慢飘过；在院子里晒太阳，触摸那些老牌匾、旧砖石的粗粝纹理；或者翻开大同地方志，换一种心境感受这座城市。

As the most representative homestay in the southeastern quarter of Datong's ancient city, Nianxia · Li follows the traditional form of northern Shanxi dwellings and is laid out as a three-courtyard compound. At the entrance, flowing water and winding paths guide you in; the central courtyard leaves a wide open space—no elaborate landscaping, no wedding venues—simply letting sunlight filter through the branches and fall upon the stone pavement. Nineteen guest rooms naturally enclose three smaller courtyards, where the trees have grown tall and full-canopied in summer. Sit by the windowsill and daydream, watching clouds drift slowly by; bask in the courtyard sun, tracing the rough textures of old plaques and weathered bricks; or flip through a Datong local chronicle and experience the city with a different frame of mind.

同舍佗寂美宿(华严寺店)

Tongshe Tuoji Meisu (Huayan Temple Branch)

图源：山西同乐楼餐饮公众号

当城市酷热裹挟喧嚣，空调冷风难平心底浮躁，不妨住进华严寺旁的观景民宿同舍美宿，赴一场古寺清凉之约。中式复古美学的整体风格，开阔的大厅空间，全景落地窗正对千年辽金古寺，无需出门就能将华严寺飞檐、琉璃殿字尽收眼底。不远处的基督教堂，与华严宝塔形成独特的中西结合景观。从大厅俯瞰华严寺内部景区，是绝佳的网红机位打卡点。

When urban heat merges with urban noise, and air conditioning fails to calm the restlessness within, stay at the view-oriented homestay Tongshe Meisu beside Huayan Temple and answer the call of a cool temple retreat. With its vintage Chinese aesthetic, spacious lobby, and floor-to-ceiling windows directly facing the thousand-year-old Liao-Jin dynasty temple, you can take in the full view of Huayan Temple's flying eaves and glazed halls without even stepping outside. A nearby Christian church and Huayan Pagoda create a unique East-meets-West cityscape. The lobby's view overlooking Huayan Temple's interior precincts also makes for a prime photo spot.