Youyang County Hotels with balcony

It was great, the facilities were excellent, and there was a river view. The owner was also very welcoming and even came out to pick us up. We originally planned to stay one night, but ended up staying another night, haha!

For those of us who have been to many ancient towns and stayed in many homestays, the service of this inn is really speechless. Because we were traveling with 5 elderly people, I was very selective when booking the B&B in Gongtan Ancient Town. After seeing the introduction and pictures of the inn, I thought the hardware (separate wet and dry areas in the toilet and bathroom, shower with heater) was good. I also read everyone's comments saying that the service was also very good, so I finally decided to choose Xirongxuan. However, all the unpleasantness started from the second call to the boss. We arrived at the parking lot around 5 o'clock after visiting the Three Natural Bridges and the Ground Crack. Our chartered car driver asked me to contact the boss to pick us up. According to previous experience, when entering the ancient town, the boss or staff would usually come out to pick us up. However, when I called the boss for the first time, the boss specified that we get off at the north gate parking lot and let us take the scenic area's sightseeing bus to the homestay (2 yuan per person). Okay, no problem, we came in by ourselves. However, there were only cars but no drivers in the parking lot. I looked around but didn't see anyone. I had no choice but to call the boss again. At this time, the boss still emphasized that I should find a driver. When I said there was no one, he reluctantly said, ”Then I'll pick you up.” After waiting for a few minutes, the boss finally showed up. Knowing that there were six of us, he drove a small car that could only seat four at most, including the luggage. I said that some of us could wait for him in the parking lot and asked him to pick us up again. The boss's answer was, ”The other two of you can walk in by yourselves. It's only a few hundred meters away.” Oh my God, he asked us to find it by ourselves in an ancient town we had never been to, not to mention how tired we were after climbing the mountain for a whole day. After my repeated requests, the boss said that he would pick me up again, but I had to wait (I later learned that because it was a one-way street, he had to go around in a circle, so he was unwilling to do so). I brought three elders and followed the boss to the B&B first. The boss dropped us off at the bottom of the B&B. Only then did I realize that it was a long and steep flight of steps to get to the B&B. I didn’t see anyone else coming to pick us up, so I carried a big bag and a 20-inch suitcase on my back. The three elders followed me and we began to climb up. After climbing a few steps, I looked up and saw a woman in pajamas looking at us at the door of the B&B. I thought it was another guest. She kept watching us climb up. When there were only a few steps left, she suddenly ran over and said, ”Let me help you.” It turned out to be the proprietress. There were only a few steps left. You pretended to come over to help us with our luggage. What were you doing before? The proprietress said arrogantly that she was not in good health. Is poor health a reason for you to treat guests like this? It's really ridiculous. Or if you said sorry when you saw me and said you were not feeling well and couldn't help you, I would have accepted it. The couple really aren't suited to running a B&B, or rather they should hire some helpers. The two of them can only be bosses. The next day after checking out, we had to go to the pier to take a boat and take our luggage with us. The night before, the boss said he would help us book a scenic spot bus to take us. After the pick-up, I would rather spend money to take the scenic spot bus. The next morning the boss said he would give us a ride, but the prerequisite was that two of us had to walk to the dock by ourselves. My anger, which had already subsided, was instantly ignited again. Really, why are you so unwilling to do something like stepping on the accelerator when you're driving? What's more, from what I observed that night, there were only six of us in three rooms in the entire inn. Then the boss asked me for the phone number of our chartered driver. At this time, I really didn't want him to take us there, but the elder kept persuading me. I told him that he could go to the parking lot and I would find a driver to put the luggage away. The boss's service consciousness suddenly awakened and he said he would serve us well, my God. In the end, my three elders still walked to the pier by themselves. This boss is awesome. In the whole inn, only the boss's mother understood how to entertain guests. She always spoke to us politely. There was no service at all in the whole inn. Finally, I want to say that no matter how good the hardware of an inn is, if the service cannot keep up, it will ruin its reputation. B&Bs rely on word of mouth. Maybe the owner of this place is just doing a one-time business, so he doesn't care about the guests' feelings. In fact, even if the conditions of the inn are a little worse, the service is heartwarming and everyone will naturally accept the poor conditions.

I forgot to take a picture of the room. It is simple and clean, with a rustic feel. The floor creaks occasionally, which is very special. The river view is really comfortable. It is suitable for sitting on the small balcony and doing nothing. At night, the night watchman will shout ”Be careful of the candles” from outside. The boss and his wife are very enthusiastic, and the boss is very talkative and honest. They make their own pepper fish, and the fish is freshly caught. I will come here to relax next time.

I have stayed in many homestays, but this one really stands out. The bed is super comfortable, with moderate hardness and softness. I don't want to get up after lying down. There are many books in the public lounge area. You can play and communicate with other guests in your spare time and make new friends. Gongtan Ancient Town is as beautiful as a painting. The slow-paced life really makes people relax physically and mentally. There are bougainvilleas everywhere in the ancient town. The colors are bright and beautiful, and it is super beautiful with the green river water. And the lady at the front desk is really super gentle and nice.

The room is spacious and clean, with complete sanitary facilities. The location is good, and you can see the Wujiang River flowing slowly from the balcony, which is very pleasant. The breakfast is very generous, with a bowl of porridge, a cup of soy milk, a vegetarian bun, a steamed bun, a piece of corn, a piece of sweet potato, two pieces of fried dough sticks, and an egg. The downside is that the WiFi has not been connected, I hope it can be improved in the future.

**Check-in experience in Xufengyuan, the ancient town of Yantan: Yuan Poetic Residence, Meet the owner of Feeling** In the Xuefengyuan in the ancient town of Yantan, I really experienced the charm of ”slow life”. The homestay is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and outside the house is the sparkling light of the Wujiang River and the stacked hanging tower, as if living in an ink painting. **Environment: elegant and chic, see the ingenuity everywhere** The old house was transformed into a courtyard that retains the wooden structure and blue tile moths of the traditional Tujia architecture, and integrates the simplicity and comfort of modern design. The green plants in the courtyard are scattered, and a pot of meat is in line with the simple stone road. The log furniture, hand-woven fabrics and warm yellow lights in the room reveal the owner's intentions in the details. I love the top two rooms with their respective terraces. In the morning, I watch the mist, and at night, I listen to the river and the quietness of isolation. **Master: Protector of the local culture with feelings** Tian Boss is a gentle middle-aged man, formerly an art teacher, tired of the world and hidden in his old house to live a comfortable life. Talking can feel his deep feelings for the ancient town of Yantan, and his own life. Of course, there are also future plans for your own preface. You can't help but admire it, so you want to participate here. The boss's wife is also a teacher and has never left here. She made a pot of local eagle tea for us, talked to you about the history and humanities of the ancient town, and there will be neighbors to chat at night, all of which reveal the simplicity and beauty of the place. Listening to them talk about the various things they have paid to restore this old house, this respect for culture and inheritance has made the accommodation experience a bit more temperature. **Postscript:** If you are tired of the same hotel, you may as well come here to stay. It is not only a resting place, but also a memory of time, feelings and landscapes. I want to say to the boss and the proprietress: ”I will come back next time, Yantan is our common home.” Such a yard, such a boss, such a prefaced courtyard, is worth our special trip again.

The owner was very friendly and attentive. The room's decor was thoughtful; the ceilings, wooden floors, and soft furnishings created a warm and inviting atmosphere, avoiding a cold and impersonal feel. Before booking, I was worried about the hot water, but after calling the owner to confirm, he turned on the water for me upon arrival, eliminating my concerns. The location and view were also excellent. The owner, a local resident, shared local history, culture, and customs. If you visit Gongtan Ancient Town, this guesthouse offers great value for money.

The inn is located inside the north gate of the ancient city scenic area, with convenient transportation. Self-driving vehicles can park directly downstairs of the inn. There are battery cars in the scenic area. For 2 yuan per person, you can ride directly to the south gate of the ancient city. The Peach Blossom Spring Scenic Area is at the south gate. The hotel can buy tickets on your behalf. , visit Peach Blossom Spring during the day and visit the ancient town at night.

We took a boat from Wanzu to Gongtan Ancient Town. We could see the inn when we got off the boat. We contacted the owner in advance and he received us warmly. Since we booked a room on a better floor, the owner took us to the inn by elevator from the South Gate Visitor Center. The inn has a good location, a large room, and a separate balcony. It's nice to drink tea and chat on the balcony at night.

The room is quite nice, suitable for bringing children. It has a tatami room with two large beds and a balcony. I can sit on the balcony and watch the river in the early morning. The breeze is very comfortable and cool. There's just not much food nearby. Not many tourists, not crowded. There are discounts for booking a cruise with your landlord