Originally Posted by mlasser

There might be laundry in backpaker havens like yangshoa, but we've found no such thing as laundry service in cities like Datong, Pingyao or Xian. There are dry cleaners that charge per piece and they are VERY expensive. The types of laundry we've found in Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia are not to be had in China. We eventually paid the high cost of laundry at the Sheraton in Xian. Our advice is to bring a ton of clothing and be prepared to pay alot or do your own in the sink.