4-Star Hotels in Liping

First of all, for a price of just over 1000 yuan, the unbeatable scenery accounts for 80% of the appeal. The view from the window is absolutely stunning, one of the best for viewing the rice terraces! The room's style is also quite rustic and refreshing, with simple wooden and white walls that complement the beautiful scenery and are perfect for photos. Another commendable aspect is the service. Many people added the butler on WeChat beforehand, and this was the first time I'd seen a group chat for service! With a butler, chef, and driver, they were incredibly attentive! They were generally very responsive and helpful, providing lunch, a car service to the Dong village, and detailed directions on the hiking route to Tang'an Dong Village. 👍🏻 Now, let's mention some minor drawbacks. The room facilities were quite worn and old, the toilet was too small (you'd bump your head if you got up), there was mold around the sink, the floor was damaged, and some room lights were out and needed to be restarted. While the scenery is beautiful, the details of the room are equally important; otherwise, it would affect the overall experience. At this price, I think it should have been even better. This is an objective evaluation, and I hope it can provide some reference for those who are planning to come.

I decided to come to Zhaoxing Dongzhai temporarily. I arrived very late. The boss sent a master to pick him up in advance and gave him the benefit of upgrading the room. The homestay is at the end of the commercial street, which is convenient for driving and very quiet. The balcony of the room has a wide view, good-looking photos, new decoration, quiet and tidy, and there is a special washing machine. The pick-up master is also very nice, providing us with a lot of convenience, a very pleasant journey, that is, the time is too short, there is a chance to come again in the future.

A true gem of a hotel! It's located right by the river with absolutely stunning views. The ground floor has a super chic lounge area and a laundry room, it's so tastefully decorated, much nicer than most cafes. The front desk staff were incredibly helpful with everything we needed. The room itself is exquisitely designed, featuring Kohler bathroom fixtures, a smart toilet, and LEOXAO toiletries – you can really feel the attention to detail everywhere. What's more, they replenish the room daily with 4 bottles of water, 2 cans of Coke, and 2 bottles of honeysuckle herbal tea. The most delightful surprise, though, was the large complimentary fruit platter delivered every single day!

Facilities: The B&B is very well designed, very clean, and has a lot of space. It is located at the end of the village, far away from the commercial street, so there is no noise at all at night. Service: The service is very good. We contacted the B&B housekeeper an hour in advance on the day of arrival and he came to pick us up quickly. The next day we caught the bus and wanted to go to Tang'an Dong Village earlier. The lady boss provided us with a hearty breakfast in the morning and also provided us with a chartered car service. The housekeeper from the previous day happened to be free to go shopping with us and introduced the characteristics and history of Dong Village. Environment: The environment is very good. The scenery is particularly beautiful when you wake up in the morning. There are beautiful rice fields outside. Hygiene: The bathroom is very clean and equipped with disposable toilet covers and bathtub covers. The cleaning and care products used are all from Shiseido.

The wooden house we lived in was very comfortable, in the tea garden, listening to the light rain, eating delicious food, really refreshing. (Most of their ingredients are grown by themselves, and they also have their own bacon, which is super delicious, especially the big sister who cooks!) The rain stopped the next day, and the bird tea was fragrant in the morning. It felt very comfortable. Then there is tea picking, and the children make their own tea into tea. This experience is also great. Of course, the tea garden is also super filming, Zhang Zhang blockbuster. Tossing the trouble of the market, this is a great place to relax!

Sharing my personal experience: Spur of the moment decision for a May Day road trip to Guizhou, with Zhaoxing Dong Village as our first stop. The B&B contacted us in advance to confirm our arrival time. They offer pick-up and drop-off service from the high-speed train station/scenic area entrance. Since we drove, we parked at the scenic area entrance, and after a few minutes' walk through ticket verification, they picked us up. The pick-up vehicle was a private car, and the staff member carried our luggage the whole way. It was a five-minute drive to the village entrance, then a 10-minute walk to the B&B. The last few minutes involved an uphill climb, but they helped with the luggage, so I personally didn't mind. Unless you're an elderly person who struggles with stairs, there's really nothing to complain about. The views from the top are excellent. The B&B is located slightly behind the center of the main street, making it very quiet at night. As for soundproofing, we went to bed quite late, and there was hardly any noise. On the way, the staff member gave us basic information about the village. It didn't matter that we hadn't planned anything; he offered suggestions based on our arrival time, the weather, and our travel goals, which I really appreciated (a day is definitely enough for this village). Breakfast: We woke up at 10 AM, and after asking, the staff member saved breakfast for us. We also requested to have it delivered to our room, which they accommodated – very satisfied with this. Regarding the room: The decor isn't luxurious, but it's very clean, and you can tell they maintain high cleaning standards. Using the bathtub cover can be a bit cumbersome, but it's usable. The bedding was my favorite – very comfortable. For a B&B, I think cleanliness is key, and I'm not overly picky. They provided complimentary fruit, and the water was VOSS. The toiletries were excellent; the shampoo felt very natural, and the dental kit was good too. Much better than the ones at Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village the next day; I should have taken some, but I forgot. Before departure, they would ask for our approximate leaving time in advance and arrange transport to the station. They would also help send our luggage to a station outside the scenic area, so we could just go explore. After exploring, we'd walk to the village entrance, and the car would already be there – very convenient. (I even asked the owner to chill some fruit for me, so I didn't have to go back for it when leaving; everything was arranged perfectly). The price we booked was 1350, due to the May Day peak season. For this price, the hardware facilities were decent, but what left the deepest impression on me was the overall experience. From check-in to check-out, every staff member we encountered had a constant, warm smile. Even the auntie who cooked breakfast was very friendly, making the start of our holiday very pleasant. I rarely write reviews and rarely stay in B&Bs. No one asked me for a good review when we checked out, so I'm writing this to express my gratitude. We arrived at 7 PM and checked out at 2 PM the next day. We watched a performance, ate sour soup fish, and did a travel photoshoot – it was perfect. Definitely worth experiencing.

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.