Zhenning Hotels with balcony

Highly recommended! This hotel offers exceptional value for money. The owner, a former designer, clearly put a lot of thought into every aspect of the hotel's design. The bedding and smart features are on par with what you'd find in a chain hotel. It's also very close to Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenic Area, and the owner even provides a business car for transfers, which was a huge plus!

On this business trip to Guizhou, I arrived early and decided to visit Huangguoshu Waterfall. It was my first time staying at the Orange Hotel, and it exceeded my expectations by a mile! The hotel's interior was spotless, and the facilities were excellent. They even had the hot water kettle plugged in and ready to use, which was super convenient. The hotel offers a private shuttle service, and they'll take you whenever you're ready, even if you're the only passenger, which was a fantastic experience. From now on, the Orange Hotel will be my first choice!

What an unexpected gem of a hotel! From the moment I stepped into the room until my reluctant departure, every detail redefined my understanding of what a 'travel sanctuary' could be. It wasn't just a room; it was a period of time enveloped in tenderness. The榻榻米 tea area by the window, the room layout, the bathing space – all simple yet incredibly elegant. The hotel breakfast was an absolute delight! A nine-compartment wooden bento box, brimming with delicious, homely flavors. And the service details – from the front desk staff, to the shuttle service, and even the kitchen auntie – I felt pampered at every turn. I experienced a 'five-star feeling of happiness' here, not because of luxurious facilities, but because of the warmth of being treated like family while on a journey.

Highly recommend this guesthouse! The environment is fantastic: lush lawns, dense forests, adorable animals, and individual wooden houses… The service is also excellent: our class reunion team-building event had over thirty people, and the manager and staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful, from setting up the buffet to arranging the bonfire party. They even created a special service group for us, always ready to assist us. In short, it was a very meaningful team-building event that ended perfectly. Many thanks to the entire guesthouse staff for their hard work and to the owner for the generous discounts!

This guest house is about 10 mins (1km) walk from Huangguoshu ticket office/public coach terminal stop. So if you are travelling light, it's ok. Otherwise, it could be a bit incovenience. You may find the neighbourhood not that appealing, but it's convenient to find restaurants around. The place is really spacious, clean and tidy. I slept well while staying there. The girl at the reception is very helpful and friendly. Dont get put off by its location. It's worth to stay.

Although this guesthouse isn't centrally located, the owner provides shuttle service to and from the scenic area's shuttle bus stop, which is quite convenient. The room is a suite, quite spacious, nicely decorated, and very smartly equipped. Our family had a very comfortable stay. The balcony outside the room is filled with various beautiful flowers and plants, which is very pleasing to the eye. After sightseeing, sitting on the balcony, drinking beer, and enjoying the cool breeze washes away the day's fatigue—it's simply wonderful.

At the beginning of the month, my travel companion, “Peking Duck” (my child), and I explored four small cities in Guizhou – Guiyang, Anshun, Bijie, and Xingyi. We thoroughly experienced the karst landscapes, caves, waterfalls, and pastoral scenery, all in a comfortably cool climate. Here's a comprehensive guide to share with everyone! ⭕️ Guizhou Geological Museum (reservations required, closed on Mondays, last admission at 4 PM): You can book a guided tour with fossil restoration activities, which is very interesting. ⭕️ Qingyun Market: A great place to eat and explore (definitely try Guiyang's Sour Soup Hotpot – the flavor is unique compared to other regions). ⭕️ Yelang Valley (watch Nuo opera, two shows daily: 12:00-12:30 PM and 3:00-3:30 PM. Kids who enjoy crafts can try plant carving). ⭕️ I personally don't recommend Zhijin Cave for families with young children or the elderly! However, Zhijin Grand Canyon is highly recommended. Enter via the elevator, and the entire route is a downhill walk, making it very lazy-friendly. The scenic beauty is truly impressive and worth a visit! ⭕️ Guizhou Guanling National Fossil Group Geological Park (the fossil digging area is open, but the museum area will open in late July). ⭕️ Huangguoshu Waterfall (‼️ Water Curtain Cave requires reservations and raincoats are a must!). For a lazy-friendly approach: take the round-trip elevator and capture a panoramic shot from above. If you're not up for a lot of walking, you can skip Tianxing Bridge; seeing the main waterfall is breathtaking enough! And a shout-out to the park staff – every restroom is spotless, some even have toilet seat covers! ⭕️ Fenglin Buyi (consider going in the evening when the lights are on – the scenery is even more beautiful. You can experience Buyi culture, songs and dances, iron flower performances, and other unique shows. There are many fun NPC mini-games in the scenic area. Watching the iron flower show from a boat offers a more direct and spectacular view). ⭕️ Kids will absolutely love a full day at Wanfenglin! Fishing, mini-train rides, woodworking, tie-dyeing, fruit picking, making Ciba (sticky rice cakes), and so much more – they'll never want to leave! When they get tired, relaxing at a popular cafe is pure bliss! ⭕️ Maling River Canyon (known as 'the most beautiful scar on Earth.' The scenic area closes at 5:30 PM. For an aerial view, navigate to 'Maling River Canyon Parking Lot 2'). Tips: ‼️ Guizhou attractions can be physically demanding. If you're traveling with children and have limited stamina, opt for lazy-friendly routes. ‼️ Mornings and evenings are cool, but it can be quite sunny during other times, so bring plenty of sunscreen and mosquito repellent. ‼️ Some attractions require advance reservations, so plan your itinerary accordingly! ‼️ Bring raincoats for Maling River and Huangguoshu, and wear non-slip shoes. ‼️ For Zhijin Cave, avoid wearing long pants or white shoes as it can get muddy! The cave temperature is around 10 degrees Celsius, so bring a jacket. Among the hotels we stayed at, 'Peking Duck' loved the Huangguoshu Kaiyuan Manju Hotel the most. It offers many parent-child activities, new facilities, and delicious dining! We enjoyed a cool summer with temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius throughout our trip, without any high-intensity rushing. We experienced city life, majestic gorges and waterfalls, underground marvels, pastoral peak forests, and ethnic minority customs all at once. The best classroom is always on the road; what you see with your own eyes is far more memorable than what you read in books. It’s time to get out there with the kids!

Hotel is in a great location within the scenic reserve. It is around 360m from the VIP station if you decide to purchase the 3 day VIP tickets which was the best decision we’ve made: no bus queues and exclusive stops, routes and exemptions. Only 100m from the hotel affords you a great view of the Huangguoshu waterfall, continue on a bit further you get various viewpoints which are increasingly amazing. Staffs are friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this hotel.

Although this wasn't the last hotel I stayed at in Guizhou, it definitely had the best service I've experienced so far – absolutely wonderful! When we went to Huangguoshu Waterfall, a staff member guided us through the express lane and even told us how to get back. Since it was a sunny day, we were pleasantly surprised to find our car covered with sunshades when we returned, and they even brought us water.

Even though the hotel is a bit old, isn't the whole point of staying here to be close to Huangguoshu Waterfall? It genuinely saves you a ton of walking! Qian Shou Ju Hotel + VIP access! You couldn't get any closer! The VIP service center is just a few steps from the lobby entrance! I have to give a special shout-out to a middle-aged female manager with short, curly hair – she's also a Communist Party member. On July 2nd, our car to Xingyi had already arrived, and this manager told us that Shuilian Cave (Water Curtain Cave) had suddenly opened at 10 AM! She went out of her way to ask our driver if they could wait for a small fee. Shuilian Cave, which had been closed for over ten days, suddenly opened! We were incredibly lucky, and since we had VIP passes, we didn't even need a reservation. We managed to visit Shuilian Cave successfully despite the terrible weather during those days. It was truly amazing. I initially thought Shuilian Cave would be nothing special, but after going, I realized the experience was completely different.