We stayed at the Qogir Hotel in Tashkurgan, Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, Xinjiang. Honestly, this hotel is truly exceptional. I've stayed at much more expensive places that weren't as good. The service here is outstanding. For example, when we arrived, they helped us with our luggage, and they did the same when we left, even giving us gifts. During our stay, they delivered warm goodnight milk to each room every evening. It was delicious, not at all腥 (fishy), and pleasantly sweet. The hotel also took us stargazing. The staff would scout out the best spots beforehand, and if there were stars and the Milky Way visible, they'd drive us there. In the mornings, they'd take us to see the 'golden mountains under the rising sun' (日照金山). Their guide was incredibly responsible during these excursions, taking photos of each of us while we watched the stars and the sunrise. They were meticulous about finding the best angles and even gave us posing tips, making sure everyone got great shots without any fuss. Oh, and when we first checked in, they served us large cups of brewed herbal tea and explained that it helps with the high altitude. Speaking of the environment, the rooms have large humidifiers to ensure the air isn't dry at night. The toilets are smart, and there's herbal tea and bottled water in the room. The bottled water has particularly nice packaging. Plus, there's Safeguard hand soap, a small packet of Super washing powder, and hand cream. The public area has a washer and dryer. The breakfast in the morning was also excellent, with both Western and Chinese options, as well as coffee, milk, and yogurt.
The guide also offered to take us to visit a local Tajik family. However, since both days we stayed were sunny, the local people were out herding and working. So, we didn't get to go. It's a shame we missed out because if it had been cloudy, we could have visited. It's been a long time since I've written such a thoughtful review. I originally planned to tidy up my words and have an AI 'polish' them, haha, but I think writing it as is feels more authentic. If anyone is planning to stay here, I highly recommend it.
That covers the pros. I think discussing both the good and bad makes the review more objective and helpful for others. This is just my personal opinion. (Applies only to our special offer king room type)
First, the hotel bathroom is very small, and water accumulates on the floor when you shower.
Second, to lighten our luggage, we didn't bring slippers. I assumed most hotels provide plastic slippers for showering, but this hotel offers high-quality plush slippers. While they are indeed very good quality, they get completely soaked after one shower, and the hotel doesn't provide regular plastic ones.
Despite these minor drawbacks, overall, it was a fantastic hotel experience. I haven't actively reviewed any other hotels on this trip; only the exceptional service here made me want to share my thoughts.
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