Hotel Ramah Hewan Peliharaan di Hubei, China

This hotel/retreat is an incredibly special place, and I feel so grateful to have come across it in my travels, as it will hold a special place in my memory! I have a strong feeling that I will be back (possibly many times!) in the future. I cannot say enough good things about it, whether it be the beautiful architectural design of the buildings and landscaping of the property, the gorgeous cafe, the zen-like room aesthetic, the calm and nourishing atmosphere of the whole place, the incredibly kind staff, and the nourishing and delicious food (which is made with great attention and care paid to the ingredients (most of which are grown on the farm), and their healing principles according to the elements and Chinese medicine nutrition)). There are free evening healing offerings too, including sound healing, card reading, and other thing, which bring guests together to experience collectively as well, in a beautiful retreat center room. The cafe/lobby building is such a pretty and welcoming space, one could easily spend hours enjoying a conversation or reading a book, or petting one of the many adorable cats that roam the property. Even walking along the meandering path to the hotel from the main road is a beautiful experience, winding through tea fields in this magical valley at the base of steep mountains surrounding it. I have stayed at a number of hotels in China during my travels, but this place is by far my favorite of all of them, for its authentic feel and heartfelt warmth. It truly is a uniquely powerful place for healing and restoration, nestled in such a picturesque, quiet hillside of Wudang mountain!!

More than a homestay! Although I'm generally reserved about homestays, I dared to book one this time. The enchanting and credible description of the accommodation and the certainty that my Chinese partner would step in if I had any communication problems made it easy for me. And all my high expectations were fully met. The driveway to the hotel is admittedly not easy to find, especially when arriving at night. The dreamlike, quiet location amidst the fields with a mountains view makes up for it. There are good, paved car parks near the entrance free of charge. Despite our late arrival, the hosts took time to explain all amenities in detail. This was useful because of the various smart home functions (light scenes, curtains, air conditioning, entertainment). Our suite was designed with attention to detail. Everything was absolutely clean and made a very well-kept, almost new impression. Bathroom and shower are more basic in design, but nevertheless presentable. The free-standing bathtub with mountain view is a highlight. Breakfast is served in the adjacent building. There is a Chinese set menu, freshly prepared by the host according to the guests' preferences. The friendliness and attentiveness of the hosts is particularly noteworthy. We enjoyed a guided tour of the beautiful private garden and got to know a lot about the house and its owners. The Dixingu ticketing centre is 5 minutes away by car. If that doesn't bother, visitors can combine a must-see experience in the breathtaking Geocentric Valley with an equally fantastic accommodation here.