Hotel Pet Friendly di Lishui

老闆娘知識淵博，十分健談。帶着孩子長者還有狗子去的，去之前還有點不安，路上單程開車需要5個小時。高速路上風景優美，山連着山，時而能看到一片河流。到達已是晚上7點多了，老闆娘把我們接進了茶室，一邊烤着暖暖的爐火一邊聽着酒店的故事，不一會兒就安排好了飯食，我們就着戲台上其他客人的歌聲吃着山珍火鍋，一掃路途的勞累。特意給我們安排住在了一棟別墅裏，每個房間都是套房，樓上樓下有客堂，方便聚在一起打牌。狗子很快和院裏的大富大貴，小花打成了一片，第二天一起來，就發覺小花和大貴已經在門口等我們了，迎我們去吃早飯。吃晚飯逛了會老闆娘自己種的花園，養的雞，長者回院子曬曬太陽喝喝茶，我們帶着小朋友爬天師樓。爬着未經雕琢的山別有一番韻味，一路上有時撿個樹枝支撐，有時拉着藤蔓往上攀，還有時踩着半腐爛的樹葉往下滑，等長者再看到我們時，已經是褲子上都是泥了，但是衹有我們知道，雖然不比景區的條件好，但是過程更有趣，小心 膽量 技術 缺一個就爬不上了，我們的心裏是極高興的。下午帶着長者開着摺疊款的山路去了山對麼的一個村子，看着土坯的房子莫名的生出了一種寧靜的感覺，山路邊都是桔子樹，婆婆忍不住采了幾個，不甜，但是有股小時候物資還貧乏時吃到的味道。路邊在采橘子的村民見我們路過，還送了幾個橘子給我，説是來得都是客。好久沒有遇上這麼純樸的村民了，莫名珍惜。我們在村民家裡買了一些土產，回到上海才知道，味道好啊，那叫一個價廉物美。

We are a couple from the Netherlands and spent 3 nights at this family run B&B.  We were friendly welcomed by granny. Since we were the first and only guests to arrive that day we could pick any room. We chose one room with 2 large beds at the top floor, close to a balcony with laundry basin and drying lines.  While waiting for her daughter Madam Ye and her grandson to come home we were treated homemade tea. Granny also led us through the village to find us a nice little restaurant for lunch.  The B&B is conveniently located in the middle of the village, in a block right accross the main square. On the road accross the square you can find small grocery shops and a few restaurants serving delicious local specialties.  Speaking about local specialties... Madam Ye prepares a delicious Chinese breakfast offering a variety of homemade dishes that go very well with the rice porridge and mantou. Fresh cooked eggs, fermented cucumber and turnip, various kinds of bamboo shoots, deep fried ricecake slices and some special glutinous rice snack called qingtun.  Madam Ye and her son helped us to arrange transport and assisted us with purchasing tickets to the Yunhe Terraces. We were picked up by a driver at 4:30 in the morning so that we could see the sunrise in time. Worried about us not having had breakfast that early, madam Ye got up at 3 am to make us a rich and filling breakfast. Such a kind, polite and hospitable gesture. We felt so bad we hardly had eaten any because we could not have the driver wait for so long. Madam Ye said we were fortunate we picked the correct date for seeing the sunrise above Yunhe Titian. We had an almost clear blue sky that morning. The next day it started raining.... But on that rainy day we were lucky again to witness a local festivity that only takes place once in every 5 or 6 years, where all villagers worship the gods of fortune.  The fireworks, the marching and music we witnessed it all. Indeed we felt lucky 😁 After our last dinner at a local restaurant just around the corner we came back at the B&B and agreed with Madam Ye what time we would have breakfast and what time her son would drive us to the bus station. She again mentioned how lucky we were because that evening a Chinese opera was performing at the local village hall. Together we walked up there and to enjoy some wonderful Chinese opera before walking back to the B&B again after having spent another joyful day at Chongtou village. Please visit this lovely little village in Yunhe County and stay in this lovely little family B&B. The village Chongtou, the Yunhe terraces and this B&B, our lovely little home there, will stay in our memories forever....

The minsu boss was very nice and very helpful, she gave us a free ride to Little Chibi and let us use her laundry facilities. The minsu was close to main attractions and the room was basic but clean and comfortable. XianDu is a beautiful and interesting place.

Very nice hostel with very friendly host. The room was very large and clean, with everything you need. Breakfast in the morning is very good and filling. The hostel is less than 10min walk from the tourist centre and there is a direct shuttle to and from Lishui station (takes about 1h) which made it very convenient. From the tourist centre there is also a bus that takes you to the main sights and back. The host helpfully explained what route to take including how to walk up through the village to the viewing platform instead of taking the cable car. Even though the tourist centre is very close, the host took me to and from there each time. I also appreciated his willingness to share his stories with me, I enjoyed learning more about his businesses and background.

The hotel was newly built in 2023. The staff really needed to be trained. Front desk staff were the 85%s. The staff from breakfast restaurant were like people getting food for free. They never brought smiles on their faces 😓. I’m going to give them 50%. The cleaning crew needs to be trained indeed. They never care if you were in the room but just wanted to do their jobs on their own schedule likely 2-3:00 pm. They don’t know where to store their cleaning cart but under a dripping ceiling 😅 with all guests’ towels on top. The bath towel were store under the sink on the dust next by the laundry basket.

The room was overpriced at 65 USD for a simple stay, though this could be due to the Chinese holidays and high demand. Realistically, such a place shouldn’t cost more than 20 USD. On the positive side, the hotel is newly renovated. The room looks good, the toilets are new (though not fully functional), and the showers were fine. However, I had to request towels, as they weren’t provided by default. Breakfast was decent, and the staff are clearly trying their best to be helpful and provide good service. That said, the place overall needs better maintenance, and the elevator should definitely be upgraded—it currently stops at every floor, which is inconvenient.

這次民宿入住真的太治癒了！一開窗就是絕美的風景，遠山、綠意和清新空氣撲面而來，視野開闊又舒心，待在房間裏發呆都覺得愜意，也是觀日出雲海的好角度。 民宿的主理人是兩個年輕小夥，房間設計的很有格調，佈置温馨，乾淨整潔，床品柔軟舒服，一夜好眠。小夥熱情周到，感覺像回家一樣放鬆，且貼心又不打擾，細節裏全是用心。有很大的燒烤露營營地，購買當地的食材嚐嚐鮮，絕美。屋後就有菜園、水塘，一羣鴨一羣鵝……可以想象一下此情此景。 在民宿裏還可以欣賞主理人小夥的攝影作品，喜歡攝影的朋友和他聊聊天，探討當地的風土人情，會有意外的收穫。 推開窗是畫，關上門是家，被風景和熱情包圍的感覺太美好，下次一定還會再來，強烈推薦！