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April 24, 2025
Our family of three, with our 13-year-old son, checked into the Dulu Yongding Tulou Shenghenglou World Heritage B&B in the Hongkeng Tulou Scenic Area. We chose the Begonia Courtyard and stayed for two nights. The courtyard is near the earthen buildings, the environment is quiet, the rooms are clean and tidy with a faint wood fragrance, the layout is simple but warm, the bed is moderately soft and hard, and it is very comfortable to sleep in. The homestay retains the traditional style of the earth building. There is a tea table in the yard and calligraphy and paintings on the wall. We all like to sit there and rest. The breakfast is a local set meal. The owner prepared Hakka-style rice noodle soup, taro buns and fried eggs. The taste is homely and authentic, and the portion is large. Even my picky son is happy to eat it. The shop owners are very enthusiastic and their sincerity can always be felt during the chat. On the first day, they bought us tickets for the Tulou folk performance. The performance was wonderful and my son enjoyed it very much. The owner also helped to contact a local tour guide, who took us to visit the Zhencheng Building, Chengqi Building and other earth buildings. The explanations were so detailed that even my son was fascinated. In terms of transportation, the owner helped us arrange a chartered car from the scenic area to the Gaobei Tulou Group. The driver was familiar with the route and shared many Hakka stories on the way, saving us a lot of trouble. The two-day itinerary was full and not rushed. The owner also kindly reminded us to bring an umbrella and water to cope with the weather changes in the mountains. My son was particularly curious about the structure of the earth building, so the owner even took him to see the rammed earth walls of the building and patiently answered his questions. Overall, this accommodation experience made our family feel warm and comfortable, just like staying in a friend's home. The tranquil atmosphere of Haitang Courtyard, the attentive service of the owner, and the authentic Hakka customs all left us with wonderful memories.
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