PPueradelaideThe room was absolutely fantastic! The hotel is very new, and the room was beautifully decorated. The hot spring tub in the hot spring room was on a small balcony, complete with a platform and a curtain. It had a structure that allowed for ventilation and natural light while still feeling private and enclosed. They provided disposable bath covers and bath salts, making the hot spring experience incredibly relaxing and enjoyable! Just as pictured.
Service: It happened to be my birthday during my stay, and the front desk proactively asked if I'd like any complimentary offerings. I mentioned I only wanted longevity noodles, and to my delight, the kitchen prepared a super delicious bowl of clear longevity noodles for me – I was so happy! There were also cake shops nearby that offered delivery for birthday cakes. Sichuanese people are truly so warm and welcoming; when the cake shop delivered the cake, they even wished me a happy birthday, right to my room, and it was incredibly affordable... much cheaper than in Beijing, I felt. The staff in the kitchen and restaurant were also exceptionally attentive and kind. They helped me put the unfinished cake in the fridge so I could enjoy it after coming down from the mountain the next day.
Environment:
Upon check-in, you can walk along the sightseeing car path for about 10 to 15 minutes to reach a plaza in Qingcheng Mountain. The sunset views from there are stunning, and there's a large lawn perfect for a post-dinner stroll (P4).
The hotel is conveniently located right next to the starting station of the sightseeing car. The next day, for hiking, the first sightseeing car at 8:30 AM takes you directly to the entrance of Qingcheng Mountain. I highly recommend taking this sightseeing car because the distance is genuinely very, very far. The day I hiked Qingcheng Mountain, I took the sightseeing car, and on the mountain, I visited Zushi Temple and pretty much all the Taoist temples. I hiked all the way up and took the cable car down, walking 26,000 steps (all stairs, no flat paths). Without the sightseeing car, it would probably be 35,000 steps or more. Alternatively, you could walk further in on the first day and stay on Qingcheng Mountain or very close to it, but the hotels in those areas probably wouldn't be as new and nice as this one.
Drawbacks:
Breakfast wasn't a buffet. I suspect this is because it was off-peak season (early June), and there were only about three or four tables of guests for breakfast, so they might have opted not to offer a buffet, possibly serving pre-packaged hot meals. I wasn't entirely satisfied with this, but since everything else was so excellent, I can overlook the breakfast issue. Plus, right across from the hotel, there's a KFC, Ba Wang Cha Ji (a popular tea shop), and all sorts of other places, including 'laozao' (fermented glutinous rice).
Overall, I had a truly wonderful stay.
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