"Accommodation: My original intention was to find a quiet place to celebrate the New Year, and I actually found it. There are five guest rooms in Xiqiaowu. The room under the wisteria tree where I stayed was the smallest one. It was small but warm and comfortable. The guest room facilities and items are elegant and tasteful. The bathroom is separated into three parts, with the bath, wash basin and toilet each independent. I especially like the smart toilet, which is hygienic and convenient. Some people in the neighboring villages were setting off firecrackers, but I was not disturbed by them on New Year’s Eve and I slept well. The first three days were sunny and it was warm and comfortable to sit at the door and bask in the sun. In my spare time, I visited three family suites, which had small courtyards facing a small bridge and flowing water, which were great.
Food: The B&B provides free breakfast, which consists of steamed buns, eggs, millet porridge, and tofu and cabbage stewed in bone soup. It is so delicious, and the tofu tastes just like the tofu I ate in my hometown when I was a child. We arrived at the restaurant at noon on the 28th of the twelfth ***** month, and the boss gave us a bowl of welcoming noodles. We went to soak in the hot springs in the afternoon of New Year's Eve, and the boss reserved noodles and cabbage and meat dumpling fillings for us. In the evening, we made and cooked dumplings ourselves, which was quite fun. According to local customs, people eat dumplings with both meat and vegetarian fillings on the morning of the first day of the New Year. The boss's cooking skills are good, especially the stewed chicken, which is worth tasting.
Play: You must try the hot spring bath in the Kwun Tong Hot Spring Resort where the B&B is located. The open-air hot spring has a tranquil environment, shaded by green trees, and curling hot steam. It is a unique experience. My favorite is the indoor swimming pool, which is 25 meters long with five lanes. There are only two of us, so we can enjoy a refreshing swim. In fact, the most treasured things in the resort are the preserved and protected ancient southern houses and various exhibition halls, all of which are free to visit. On the first day of the New Year, we went to the nearby tea mountain, but there were not many people so we didn’t go in. On the second day, we visited the former residence of Wang Xizhi. The homestay is on the east bank of the Yi River. The river is wide and in fact, if you walk along the riverside trail, you will see beautiful scenery.
Summary: I had a peaceful and wonderful Spring Festival of the Year of the Snake in Linyi. The boss gave me a bag of agricultural products before I left. I am very grateful to the boss and his wife for their warm hospitality. Looking forward to the opportunity to experience the suite again."