Wangchuan Sakura Homestay

This National Day holiday, I unexpectedly discovered an amazing mountaintop B&B in Anji!! We truly enjoyed three days and two nights away from the city, in a quiet, pure, and relaxing mode. **Environment and Location** 🍃🍃🍃 Located on the mountaintop of Canglong Baipu Scenic Area, after driving up the mountain road, you'll find an impressive gate with the striking characters “Wangchuan” prominently displayed. The white building is backed by a bamboo forest and faces the mountains. Every room features super-large floor-to-ceiling windows and a balcony. Lying in bed, you can gaze at the undulating green mountains across, shrouded in mist; listen to the gentle patter of mountain rain, and the crowing of roosters and singing of birds. Beautiful! **Hygiene** 👍👍 We booked late, so all the stargazing rooms were taken. We stayed in a mountain-view twin room on the third floor. Both the room and the balcony were very spacious, bright, and clean. (I felt the large bathtub on the balcony was a bit redundant and not very practical). The bathroom was exceptionally clean, with many well-thought-out details. The large vanity allowed plenty of space for toiletries, which was incredibly practical. Robes and towels were all provided, the tissue quality was excellent, and the bed linen was simple yet elegant; the hot water pressure was great, and showering caused no water leakage outside at all (I must commend this point, as many four and five-star hotels often have the embarrassing situation of bath mats getting soaked through…). **Service and Facilities** 👍👍 The courtyard is very large, planted with many flowers and trees. I particularly loved the flagstone path and the reeds. Although there's no infinity pool, there are swings and a basketball court for children to play on. The Japanese-style hot spring bath and tea room are a bit warm for this season, more suitable for winter. Climbing a few steps leads to a large scenic terrace, which would be fantastic for escaping the summer heat. The owner is quite introverted and doesn't talk much, but any needs or suggestions we had were resolved very quickly. You can feel the dedication to detail in everything they do. **Value for Money** 👍👍👍 Compared to those popular B&Bs that charge over a thousand, with photos edited from specific angles and posted online for promotion, only to be disappointed by the overall environment upon arrival! This place is truly authentic; what you see is what you get, and the price during the National Day holiday was so worth it! It's a shame we couldn't book the corner mountain-view room or a stargazing room; the views from those must be even better!! I love the ambiance of “Wangchuan” – the expansive views, fresh air, away from the hustle and bustle, peaceful and comfortable. In the morning, I'd take a walk on the wild mountain path in front of the house to breathe some fresh air; after a midday nap, I'd sip tea 🍵 on the balcony and watch the mountains; in the evening, I'd go to Longdengtai to watch the sunset; and at night, I'd sit on the viewing terrace or my own balcony to gaze at the starry sky and the light show on the opposite mountain. Those who understand will naturally appreciate this tranquil comfort. This stay far exceeded my expectations. Anji boasts many top-tier B&Bs, and while there's still room for improvement compared to luxurious, upscale options, it far surpasses other B&Bs in its price range, offering exceptional value for money!

Facilities: Both the room and bathroom were very spacious and well laid out. Cleanliness: Spotless. I was completely relieved that there were no bugs in our ground-floor room, which I had been worried about before checking in. Very satisfied. Environment: Truly experienced opening the door to a mountain view and gazing up at the starry sky, while also being able to see Yunshang Grassland across the mountain. Haha, an unexpected bonus was being able to watch the drone light show from Yunshang Grassland at night! Service: The owner was very welcoming, and the food was delicious. It's worth mentioning the pet-friendly atmosphere. Definitely a five-star rating!

I stumbled upon this hotel on Ctrip, drawn by the mountain views and hot springs. I took a 50-kilometer taxi ride to get here and booked a Sky Starry Room, only to encounter a series of frustrating issues. In summary, the facilities are basic, cleanliness is subpar, and the management is disorganized and inexperienced. It's definitely not worth the price. First, we arrived at 9 PM. Room 403 was stiflingly hot. We turned on the AC, but after a while, there was still no cold air. I first approached the front desk, and they said the top floor gets hot from the sun all day, and it takes time for the AC to cool down. After more time passed, it was still the same – no cold air at all. I asked the front desk if there were any other rooms, and they said everything was fully booked. They told us to wait for the AC to cool and suggested we go downstairs to cool off. The owner also advised pulling the curtains in the middle of the room, emphasizing that with so much glass, it's inevitable for it to get hot from the sun all day, and that AC takes time to cool. We explained that we've stayed in many hotels and used many ACs, but none have taken this long to cool down, especially with not even a hint of cold air. After waiting for another half an hour, it still wouldn't cool. I checked Ctrip and clearly saw vacant rooms. Just as I was about to inquire, the front desk told me to check the adjacent Room 402 (later, after asking again, they also mentioned Room 203 was available). I said, 'But you told me earlier that you were fully booked!' The front desk replied that they were new and didn't know anything, and couldn't operate the computer system. (If that's the case, why did they so confidently say it was fully booked earlier, and only after such a long time mention there were other rooms available?). At one point, after I reported the issue, the front desk even asked, 'Is your room (Room 403) one of the cheaper ones?' I replied that at over 800 RMB, it was even 100 RMB more expensive than the 'Cloud View' room. (Was she implying that if I chose a cheaper room, I deserved these problems? Moreover, this room type is definitely not cheap, and her question only showed that she thought it should be the cheapest.) I stated that a room at over 800 RMB that was like this was not commensurate with the price. The front desk immediately asked, 'Are you complaining about the price?' I replied that since I booked it, the price was within my acceptable range. I wasn't complaining about the price; I felt it simply wasn't worth it and didn't even meet the most basic conditions. Since the AC in Room 402 was working, we eventually switched to Room 402. The owner also admitted that the AC in Room 403 indeed had problems and that we weren't just making trouble. The owner said there was a price difference between the two rooms, with 402 being tens of RMB cheaper than 403, and offered to transfer 100 RMB to me directly. However, I considered this merely a refund of the price difference, and I made it clear to the owner later that I would not see it as compensation. Later, while showering in Room 402, I let the water run for over ten minutes, but no hot water came out. I went downstairs to report the situation to the owner. His initial reaction was to say it was impossible and told me to try again. I calmly replied that I had already let it run for over ten minutes. The owner then came up to check, and this time, not only was there no cold water, but no water at all. After confirming the situation on-site was indeed their problem, the owner immediately went to resolve it, and this time, hot water came on quickly. For both incidents, especially the first, my dissatisfaction stemmed from the fact that when I reported a problem, the establishment's first reaction was not to immediately address it, but rather to disbelieve and deny any fault, making the customer repeatedly wait and verify. But to be fair, the owner's attitude was good. I won't go into the details of other unsatisfactory aspects of the room for now. The third issue is that I chose this guesthouse not only for the mountain views but also because I saw it advertised as including two private hot spring tickets. At the time, the page didn't state that advance reservations were required. It was too late to soak that night, and I planned to use them the next morning. When I clicked on where to book, I found a note saying advance reservations were required. I went to the front desk to confirm, and indeed, it required booking in advance. I admitted I hadn't noticed it at the time, but I still felt this should have been prominently noted on the main page advertising the two hot spring tickets. Otherwise, it's easy to misunderstand that they can be used at any time. Also, from a service perspective, it would have been better for the establishment to remind guests in advance that reservations are needed. Since it clearly stated two tickets were included, I felt it was already part of the price I paid, and not being able to use them caused dissatisfaction. Breakfast was just mediocre, enough to fill you up. The view outside the window was also just average. The guesthouse's hygiene definitely needs improvement; stains on the bed sheets were just one of many issues. After this experience, I deeply realized that with the same budget, it's better to choose a hotel. Guesthouses can have too many pitfalls.

Hot spring private bath: Very good, the owner is very responsible and it's very comfortable. Hygiene: Very clean. Environment: Very suitable for taking photos. Service: Superb. Facilities: Very complete, with a wide variety of delicious breakfast options. The owner is very responsible, everyone is welcome to stay! haha

The owner was really nice and gave us a free room upgrade! Parking was convenient, and the room had large French windows with a great view outside. The only downside was that the chef wasn't there, so we had to go to the restaurant across the street for dinner.

I arrived quite late, and since the room was at the top of the hill surrounded by a lot of greenery, there were many tiny bugs in the room, especially in the bathtub. The breakfast was very limited, just small steamed buns, pickled mustard, boiled eggs, and mini sweet potatoes.