DDaochutaooI chose this place because I wanted to stay in a loft, but it was on the top floor and didn't actually have windows, so I ended up picking a bottom bunk. The loft felt cozy but lacked storage, which wasn't ideal as I had a lot of luggage, so I gave up on it.
1. **Hygiene**: Very clean. No trash, dust, or hair visible. It felt so clean, like no one had ever stayed there before.
2. **Bedding**: There are power outlets and clip-on night lights. The bed curtain consists of two half-panels.
3. **Rooms**: The top floor has lofts. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors have their own dedicated living rooms.
4. **Bathroom**: If the place is full, 8 people share two sinks and one shower room. The shower room is spacious and very clean. It includes a hairdryer, toilet, slippers, shower gel, shampoo, and a comb.
5. **Dining**: Meals are served on the first floor. I'm not sure if guests on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors can eat in their living rooms.
6. **Service**: The auntie (hostess) is very talkative and enthusiastic. The front desk sells items like chocolates, potato chips, and mineral water, as well as hiking poles and raincoats.
7. **Laundry**: Located on the first floor. There's a separate small room next door for hanging clothes, and there's a huge Golden Retriever there.
8. **Surroundings**: It takes a short walk to find places to eat, and food delivery is also available. You can order breakfast from the auntie; see Picture 1 – I thought it was quite tasty. If I hadn't been in a rush, I would've had it again today.
9. **Transportation**: It's a bit far from Huangshan North Station, but it's very convenient to arrange a car with the auntie!
10. **Going to Huangshan**: My route was to hike up the back mountain and take the cable car down from the front mountain (Yuping Cableway ¥90). The back mountain has fewer people and seems slightly gentler, but the path is quite boring. If you don't enjoy hiking, you might want to reconsider as it's physically demanding, and supplies along the way are scarce and expensive. The opposite direction would be Ziguang Pavilion → Yungou Cableway, which costs ¥80. Hiking poles are an option, but I didn't bring any. Check the weather beforehand; if it rains, there won't be much to see, so bringing a raincoat is a good idea. Definitely bring water, and bread depending on your needs. If you're hiking, it's best to bring both; I had about two bottles of water and one loaf of bread. The ticket includes the uphill bus, uphill cable car, entrance ticket, downhill cable car, and downhill bus. The closest stop to the hostel is Xiaoyaoxi Transfer Station, which is the first stop for the downhill scenic transport. If you miss it, you'll have to walk, as traffic jams (both public buses and ride-shares) can make it hard to catch a ride.
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