Pingyao is a beautiful town but it knows its own worth, it is a tourist money trap. Yes enjoy the town's unrivaled atmosphere but expect everyone to be after your hard earned cash especially the Harmony Guesthouse. The place is nice enough but the owner's good command of the English language sees them try to get something more out of... More

The place is nice enough, a standard travellers' guesthouse but beware of the bathrooms - ours stank of a sewer and the floors are filthy. My main issue is the people who run it. We, as well as many others we spoke to at the time, were dubious about it's "Our Pick" status in LP and were unsure why everyone... More

The place is just perfect when it comes to location, management, food and general courtyard feel of the guesthouse. We were upgraded to a nice double room with private bathroom for the same price as twin so really enjoyed our stay. Everybody is very helpful and can arrange anything you need or want in and around Pingyao and all the... More

We have not stayed at Harmony Guest House, as we came across it after I have already booked our accomodation, but I do need to give credit and complients to Sara and management who helped me tremendously with organizing a trip to Mian Shan mountain which was the reason I came to the area. I has the one that contacted... More

The hosts were very helpful and spoke perfect English. We enjoyed meals in the restaurant each evening. Our room was tiny, up in a loft for a double. However, it was fine! Some of the rooms on the lower levels looked nicer. The hostel had a nice feel, good atmosphere etc. The shower and bathrooms were average, very small and... More

We stayed here in October 2010 and loved it. It is a 300 year old guesthouse with lovely courtyards and communal areas. The owners are really helpful and speak good English. We had a traditional bed that was huge! Enough for about 4 people. The room was not the most modern but for the price and the age of the... More

This little guesthouse was achieved a degree of backpacker celebrity by being Lonely Planet guidebook's 'pick' for Pingyao. In a province which sees few Western tourists really, you will often find two dozen backpackers sitting around in the restaurant of this guesthouse at a single time. But the question remains: what really is so special about this place? True, it... More

We arrived at the Harmony Guesthouse which was recommended in the Lonely Planet. The communal areas of the guesthouse are very nice. DVD area, free internet and a bar which make for a great atmosphere. The hosts (the Deng's) are very welcoming and speak great English. They even arranged for a free tuktuk ride from the train station to the... More

We had such a good time at Harmony particularly because of a very nice host who at first glance seems harsh but means everything in a good way and is very humorous. The atmosphere is so good. Rooms were fine and the courtyard very cozy. The bar next door was also really good to hang out in. The Israeli breakfast... More