Liping Hotels with Balcony

After a whole trip around Guizhou, staying in various guesthouses from 600-1500, this one was the most comfortable! The cleanest! And offered the best service! The value for money is just incredible! The owner is super warm and genuine, incredibly efficient, and the attention to detail is impeccable. Because of this guesthouse, visiting Zhaoxing Dong Village became even more worthwhile. Everyone can book with confidence. Its location is also great – very quiet, yet you can step right out to browse shops and enjoy the water. It's also convenient for leaving the village with luggage (when we left, the owner even helped us carry all our bags to the village entrance after we checked out, allowing us to explore a bit more). If you're traveling with kids and have high standards for cleanliness, bed size, and comfort, this place is absolutely perfect. Wishing the owner prosperous business! I'll definitely recommend it to friends, and I'll stay here again next time I visit Zhaoxing Dong Village :)

Let me start by saying: I highly recommend this guesthouse, it's perfect for families traveling with children! The guesthouse is right in the center of the village, making it incredibly convenient to get everywhere. If the kids get tired while playing, you can return to the room to rest at any time. Compared to staying outside the village, this saves a huge amount of time going back and forth, making family trips so much less stressful. Vehicles can't enter the Dong village, so the hotel arranged a shuttle service in sections. Staff helped carry all our luggage throughout, so we didn't have to worry about a thing, which was a very pleasant surprise. I initially thought it was just an ordinary guesthouse, but after staying, I felt the quality was on par with many five-star hotels. You could tell from every small detail that the owner has very high standards for quality. The hairdryer was a Dyson, and every piece of welcome fruit in the room was delicious, even the apples were small New Zealand apples. The fruit forks weren't just ordinary toothpicks; they came with delicate kiwi-shaped accessories. Little touches were everywhere. The tissues, slippers, and toiletries provided in the room were also of excellent quality. Breakfast started at 8 AM. While the variety wasn't extensive, every dish was meticulously prepared, and the ingredients were top-notch. I especially recommend the beef noodles; the beef was butchered fresh that day, ensuring maximum freshness. We're from Guangdong and are typically picky about food standards, but this place completely satisfied us, and the staff were very friendly to children. The room's cleanliness was impeccable, exceeding our expectations. Even the children's slippers were so clean that we momentarily thought they were complimentary. The bedding was also very comfortable. The room even came with a washer-dryer and laundry disinfectant, solving the problem of washing dirty clothes when traveling with kids – truly thoughtful. After checking in, we upgraded to Room 310, a two-story Loft with two beds, and the view was absolutely stunning. Key point: you *must* try this room! Lying in bed, all you see is lush greenery. Stepping onto the balcony, there's a sense of openness as the houses below gradually recede, and you're greeted by vibrant green all around – a fantastic experience. The room also had a large bathtub by the window, where you could soak while enjoying the beautiful scenery outside, very relaxing. The service from the staff made us feel truly at home. While most guesthouses contact guests a day in advance, they proactively created a group two days prior to coordinate our itinerary. They actively reminded us of various services, even thoughtfully informing us about afternoon tea so we wouldn't miss it. The hotel also had special Dong Big Song performances, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the ethnic minority culture without having to jostle with crowds in the village. This trip completely exceeded our expectations. When we left, we genuinely felt a sense of reluctance. Interacting with the staff, you could truly feel that everyone genuinely runs this guesthouse; each staff member treats it as their own home, making the stay experience particularly warm.

The housekeeper proactively called us before check-in to add us on WeChat, and they responded to messages instantly. They were warm and polite. The pickup vehicle and driver were also waiting on time, providing excellent service. The room was clean and tidy, the bathroom glass door was sparkling, and the view from the window was lovely. The toiletries in the room were comprehensive, all from good brands, and they even provided a disposable bathtub liner, alcohol spray, laundry detergent, and moisturizing spray. The safety measures were also top-notch; it was my first time seeing a room equipped with not only full fire safety facilities but also an escape rope. The breakfast was well-balanced and delicious. Most importantly, the price was affordable, and it's pet-friendly with no extra cleaning fees! I truly hope this generous guesthouse expands and thrives, opening more locations in other places to give pet-owning road trippers like us more options. Please don't let those who try to take advantage and lack manners ruin your spirit. Just a small suggestion: put up two signs at the turn-off for the hotel, and add a few lights on the uphill path, as it's very dark walking back at night and easy to miss which turn it is!

We had a wonderful stay at this charming guesthouse. Mr. Lu, the owner, is incredibly kind and welcoming. He truly goes above and beyond for his guests. He even arranged a driver for us to visit nearby villages and personally accompanied us during the visits, which made the experience even more special and authentic. He also picked us up from the train station and dropped us off there, which was very much appreciated. His wife is also very warm and friendly, and together they create a lovely, home like atmosphere. The breakfasts were delicious, and the location of the hotel is excellent, making it easy to explore the surrounding area. The only small downside was that we happened to visit during a period of construction, so our room had a view of the works. However, this was just bad timing and did not take away from our overall experience. As a memorable highlight, Lu played and sang a traditional Dong song for us, which was absolutely magical and something we will never forget. We highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a genuine and heartfelt stay.

Me and my girlfriend got picked up at Congjiang train station which was very convenient. Right from the start the owners of the hotel were extremely friendly and helpful. The accomodation is located at the back of the village next to a field where they grow rapeseed flowers and rice during the year. For us the location was perfect as it is very peaceful and quiet but simultaneously litterally a few steps away from the beautiful vibrant little village. The room was very spacious and clean with a gorgeous view on the field. The interior is very well matched and has great facilities. There was even a small laundry machine so we could do some laundry ourselves. So far during our travels in China, this stay was the best we had! There is a very stylish and cute coffee/restaurant located on the first floor of the building. This is also where you will have a delicious breakfast and where Ni Li and her sister will greet you with a smile every time you walk by. Ni Li, her husband Tao Mingqing, her sister and brother played a crucial part during our stay as after the first night my wife got very sick due to an infection and barely left the room during our stay. The second night I got foodpoisoning which made the situation even worse. (Not from the hotel!). We ended up extending our stay due to her condition. Luckily Li's English is very good so that helped us a lot in navigating the medical difficulties. We were extremely lucky to be staying with Li and her family as they took care of us like we were their own family. Preparing custom meals and dinner tailored to our needs every single day, preparing us tea, calling the local doctors and translating and taking us to the local hospital back and forth multiple times. We were there during the Qingming festival so no cars were allowed in the village which made it more difficult to reach the hospital. This didn't stop Tao Mingqing as he took us to the local hospital several times on the motorbike, one by one! The last time I even forgot a bag and he even went back to get it for me! He truly is a legend. Fortunately, my recovery was fairly quickly so I had the chance to explore the village a little by myself and spend time with Li and Ming while staying close to the room for my girlfriend. On day 4 my girlfriend's fever was coming down and she improved a little. Li and Ming invited us to have tea with them. Ming showed me his vast collection of tea and made sure to prepare the best tea suitable for our condition. The tea was truly amazing and he ended up filling a big bag with different kinds of teas as a gift for us! And that was not it, to make sure we would never forget them and drink tea mindfully the Chinese way when we're back home, they gave us the tea cups we used traditionally decorated with the blue dragon and phoenix. It was a very stressful situation and when we felt at our most fragile, they were there to take care of us, strangers they just met. This says everything about these wonderful people. Even though the illness of my girlfriend and the rough situation, we think back to our stay with a very warm hearth as our special experience forged a bond we'll never forget. We are incredibly lucky to have met Li and her family. We have said thank you to them 100s of times already, but I can't express enough how grateful I am for this people. Thank you for taking care of us like your family!!! ＜3 If you are unsure about staying here, there is truly no reason why you shouldn't! Whatever the situation, Li and her family will do everything they can to improve your stay. I'm sure you'll have a blast!

Location of the hotel was really good, right next to the performance venue and about 10 minutes by foot from the drop off point of the shuttle bus. I liked the wooden interior or the room and the helpful staff. The only negative point would be that the room was really cold. The air conditioning worked on full power, but was not able to heat the room comfortably.

It was already late when we arrived at the Dong Village. A friend recommended this B&B to me. She said the owner was very nice. The B&B was inside the village and the environment was very nice and clean. When you book a room, they also give you clothes for taking photos and handmade cards. Unfortunately, we were in a hurry to go home and didn't have time to do any handicrafts.

The room is big, the view is great, the balcony is the most comfortable, there is a stream outside the window, it is so pleasant to enjoy the view on the balcony at night, eat and drink, it is very close to the main street, but very quiet, quiet in the bustling, the children like it very much and don't want to leave, the proprietress is gentle and easy to talk to

I arrived close to midnight, around 12 AM, and the owner drove to pick up my luggage. For some reason, there were villagers sitting by the bridge along the way, I'm not sure what they were doing. The guesthouse location is very convenient, right next to the Drum Tower. Being a wooden building, it was quite noisy, and since I arrived in the middle of the night, I had to be extra careful with every move. But oddly enough, I slept exceptionally well that night. It wasn't because I was tired, but fortunately, the bed was very comfortable. I expected the bedding to be damp in the village, but it wasn't at all; it was very dry and fresh. The surroundings were quite quiet, but unfortunately, I was woken up at 7 AM by the broadcast from the Drum Tower next door. The village is very authentic.

A few days before my arrival, I requested contact by wechat through Trip.com which was more convenient and the inn responded quite quickly which was reassuring and I arranged pick-up from the train station. They came back with a printed image of my name on paper and asked to look out for it upon my arrival. Pick-up was pretty smooth and got to the scenic site 15 minutes later. The driver led me to the scenic area's main entrance to buy a ticket to enter. I had to physically walk in through the public entrance for my ticket to be scanned and the driver drove in separately and we met inside the village. I hopped in the car and we drove up to where the ancient village was in a valley. A young man waited by the entrance of the village, took my luggage and I followed him down the path of cobble stones into the village. The inn was very close to the village entrance through a narrow alleyway and then up some stone steps. The inn was opened in 2021, so everything looked new and well kept. I checked in and was shown to my room immediately well ahead of the check-in time of 14:00 which I was so grateful for. The room and bathroom were adequate. Breakfast could be improved. However, the inn provides afternoon tea between 14:00 and 16:00 which is eaten on the terrace on the top floor with magnificent views of the village below. The staff at the inn are so lovely and helpful. They even recommended places to eat and also a local guide. I tried both and wasn't disappointed. The inn also arranged drop-off at the station. Both pick-up and drop-off at the station were free of charge which was an added bonus. I stayed here for one night and was quite happy. It was a perfect start to my high-speed rail odyssey across the southern part of China. I highly recommend this inn due to the location of it inside the ancient village, the views from the terrace and the very helpful staff.