We feel we have found a real gem with Yamen Youth Hostel which warrants an individual post.  A former Ming residence – the governor’s to be be precise – with a beautiful outdoor courtyard, a large comfortable lounge and rustic dorms.  Our second night here and we are enjoying it immensely. 

The smog of Xi’an and change in temperature from the south has given us both pretty bad colds, confining us to our beds for most of today.  Having nice residence in which to laze about will no doubt aid the healing process.  It rather difficult to write posts when your brain feels like jelly!

Energy levels permitting, tomorrow we plan on visiting Pingyao’s many temples, so expect more from here soon.

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