Passerby Youth Hostel (Yingtianmen Mingtang Scenic Area)

Excellent hostel. I’ve visited more than 20 cities around China, and this hostel has the best leisure facilities: two large pool tables (the one on the left is really good), a big screen for movies and classic “Fred Quimby” Tom & Jerry, plus a gaming screen and handsets. They sell strong Trappist beers. Okay, the fridges with beers in should be a lot colder than they are, but at least for strong beer like Trappist beer, this doesn’t matter.  There is a 100-yuan deposit on arriving, but as promised this was repaid into the account it was paid from at midday (12:07). The woman boss has excellent local down-to-earth, great-quality food tips. They only speak a little English at the front desk, but they’re very quick and efficient at translating from Chinese to English on their phones. They have a rule I’ve never come across before after traveling very many countries: the washing machine can’t be used for underwear! But I remonstrated with them and they waived this rule. The beds have curtains for privacy. When I arrived, the room was too warm and stuffy, but they agreed to turn down the cooling system a little for the whole hostel to help.

Very good! The staff were very kind and helpful, the hostel was clean and in a great location.

My stay at the hostel was fantastic! The rooms were spotlessly clean, and the common areas were well-maintained, creating a comfortable atmosphere. One of the best aspects was how close the hostel was to major attractions and the city center, making it easy to explore on foot. Despite being so centrally located, the surrounding area was surprisingly quiet and peaceful. It was the perfect balance between convenience and tranquility. The staff was friendly and always ready to offer recommendations. I couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay while visiting the city.