This was my second visit to Yixian, four years later, and the city looks much cleaner and more beautiful. The hotel's location is great. Upon arrival, we were given two complimentary tickets to Xiuli, an ancient village nearby, with a mention of an evening performance. I initially wondered what kind of performance it could be, but we ended up going anyway. There were a few performances in the village square; the 'grass fire' one was pretty good, and the 'fish lantern dance' encouraged audience participation, though there weren't many people. Afterward, we strolled through the village. By the river, a crowd was watching a film crew on the opposite bank shoot a web series called 'A Thought of Jiangnan.' A group of young girls ignored the blue security fabric and chased after an actress named Zhao Jinmai. I guess that was the highlight of our complimentary ticket evening! The hotel breakfast offered a rich variety of options and tasted good. Downstairs, there were electric scooters available for rent via QR code. Since I'd been drinking and couldn't drive, these scooters were a lifesaver. The front desk girl recommended a nearby restaurant, which was very close, so we went there and found a place. The dishes were all excellent, the prices normal, and the taste truly delicious. When leaving, I wanted to get an extra small fish lantern fridge magnet for my colleague who shared the room, a complimentary gift we received upon check-in. I hesitated but eventually asked, only to be politely refused by the front desk. Of course, it didn't dampen the fun of the trip, as it was somewhat expected.
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