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Posted on Apr 20, 2026
TECK CHEE LEE
The Property & Rooms:
Dongshi Inn is a beautiful, rustic gem managed personally by the owner. It features a modern brick building attached to the owner’s traditional house, preserving a wonderful ”old world” charm with its wooden walls. We stayed on the 4th floor (there are only 8 rooms total), and the view was breathtaking—exactly like the photos on Trip.com. The amenities were as clean and complete as a boutique hotel.
The Hospitality & Food:
Although breakfast wasn’t listed during booking, the owner prepared a fantastic meal for us. We had local mung bean and wheat noodles with preserved vegetables and minced meat. It was honestly tastier than the local street food. She also provided steamed brown bread, eggs, and tea in her own home.
Going Above and Beyond:
The owner is incredibly helpful. She assisted us with river cruise tickets, booked our transport out of town, and even walked us to the driver on our last day. Most impressively, when we accidentally overpaid at a nearby restaurant, she personally helped us get our money back immediately.
One morning, we wanted to buy postcards, but it was early and the bookshop was still closed. The owner personally went to the shop, which belongs to her friend, and opened the doors for us herself so we could browse, then called the shop owner to wake up and come down! This level of care is rare. She also helped us with cruise tickets, transport, and even resolved an overpayment issue at a local restaurant for us instantly. 客栈与客房
东篱客栈(Dongshi Inn)是一家非常美丽、充满古朴韵味的精品民宿,由老板娘亲力亲为管理。建筑巧妙地将现代砖楼与老板原有的木质老宅结合在一起,保留了那种迷人的“旧世界”木质美感。全店只有8间房,每层仅2间。我们住在4楼,窗外的景色美得令人窒息—上预订时看到的照片一模一样。房间里的设施像精品酒店一样齐全且干净。
餐饮与款待
虽然预订时没有包含早餐,但老板娘还是为我们准备了丰盛的餐点。我们品尝了当地的绿豆面和麦面,配上酸菜肉沫,说实话,比外面街上卖的还要好吃。老板娘还在自己家里招待我们,准备了馒头、鸡蛋和热茶。
无微不至的服务
老板娘的热情简直无敌。有一天一早我们想买明信片,但书店还没开门。因为书店老板是她的朋友,老板娘直接过去帮我们开了店门,让我们先进去挑选,然后才打电话叫醒还在楼上睡觉的老板下来!这种关怀真的非常罕见。此外,她还帮我们买游船票、联系出城的车,甚至在最后一天亲自带我们去见司机。最让我们敬佩的是,我们在附近餐厅不小心付多了钱,在她的帮助下,钱立刻就退回给了我们。这里的办事效率极高。
旅行小贴士
龚滩古镇全是高低不平的青石板路。强烈建议不要带大件拉杆箱,背个背包是必须的,因为路面非常不适合轮子滚动。至于洗衣服,这里有洗衣机,我们发现利用空调的制热模式在房间里晾衣服,干得非常快。
总结: 如果再来这里旅行,我们绝对会再次入住。我们会向所有亲朋好友强烈推荐这家完美的宝藏客栈!
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Price per night from:PLN 81
Posted on May 17, 2026
Guest UserThis guesthouse is fantastic! The balcony offers a breathtaking river view, perfect for photos. They even provide a tea set, so you can enjoy tea on the balcony while admiring the scenery – it's incredibly relaxing. The smart toilet is a modern touch. Plus, it's dog-friendly! The hostess is very warm, welcoming, and attentive. The guesthouse has a great location near the North Gate parking lot, making it convenient for parking and avoiding stairs. The environment is lovely, clean, and bright. Truly excellent, I highly recommend it for anyone visiting Gongtan. Oh, and you can also book discounted boat tickets here, cheaper than at the scenic area, but you need to book a day in advance!
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Price per night from:PLN 135
Posted on Jun 25, 2026
Guest UserThe owner picked us up from the parking lot and drove us to the guesthouse, which took about five or six minutes. There's a short flight of steps leading up to the guesthouse, but it was easy for both the elderly and children to manage. They have two very friendly cats at the guesthouse. On the first floor, you can enjoy the river view directly; having a drink there is incredibly relaxing. The mango smoothie, in particular, was both beautiful and delicious. Guest rooms are on the second and third floors; they were clean and tidy. The proprietress had even turned on the air conditioning in advance, which was very thoughtful. There's a large public balcony on the third floor, offering the best river view with no obstructions – simply superb. For breakfast, they offered local specialty mung bean noodles and waffles, which the kids loved. The owners can also help book Ujiang Gallery boat tickets, which are much cheaper than buying online. We stayed for three days and two nights, and both the elderly and children had a wonderful time. When we checked out, we were planning to call a shuttle bus ourselves, but the owner called one for us and secretly paid for it. We hope to have another chance to visit Man Shi Xiao Qi in Gongtan in the future, and we wish their little baby health, happiness, and a safe upbringing!
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Price per night from:PLN 76
Posted on Mar 16, 2026
winnielee6269
A very satisfying stay! ✨ The environment was clean, the room was comfortable, and the service was excellent. The location is convenient, and I would definitely choose this place again next time I'm in Chongqing. 👍 A big thank you to the manager for specially arranging a little surprise for my daughter too! 🤞
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Price per night from:PLN 90
Posted on Apr 14, 2026
Ailvxingdexiaoxiannva
Great location, close to the South Gate and the pier, though it can get a bit noisy when boats arrive and depart. Parking is only available in the public lot, but the inn owner personally picked us up and dropped us off, saving us the hassle of carrying luggage. Since we had two rooms, the owner thoughtfully upgraded us and arranged them next to each other. The room had a large balcony with an excellent view! Perfect for enjoying tea, taking in the scenery, and chatting… very relaxing.
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Price per night from:PLN 94
Posted on Feb 19, 2025
Guest User
For those of us who have been to many ancient towns and stayed in many homestays, the service of this inn is really speechless. Because we were traveling with 5 elderly people, I was very selective when booking the B&B in Gongtan Ancient Town. After seeing the introduction and pictures of the inn, I thought the hardware (separate wet and dry areas in the toilet and bathroom, shower with heater) was good. I also read everyone's comments saying that the service was also very good, so I finally decided to choose Xirongxuan. However, all the unpleasantness started from the second call to the boss. We arrived at the parking lot around 5 o'clock after visiting the Three Natural Bridges and the Ground Crack. Our chartered car driver asked me to contact the boss to pick us up. According to previous experience, when entering the ancient town, the boss or staff would usually come out to pick us up. However, when I called the boss for the first time, the boss specified that we get off at the north gate parking lot and let us take the scenic area's sightseeing bus to the homestay (2 yuan per person). Okay, no problem, we came in by ourselves. However, there were only cars but no drivers in the parking lot. I looked around but didn't see anyone. I had no choice but to call the boss again. At this time, the boss still emphasized that I should find a driver. When I said there was no one, he reluctantly said, ”Then I'll pick you up.” After waiting for a few minutes, the boss finally showed up. Knowing that there were six of us, he drove a small car that could only seat four at most, including the luggage. I said that some of us could wait for him in the parking lot and asked him to pick us up again. The boss's answer was, ”The other two of you can walk in by yourselves. It's only a few hundred meters away.” Oh my God, he asked us to find it by ourselves in an ancient town we had never been to, not to mention how tired we were after climbing the mountain for a whole day. After my repeated requests, the boss said that he would pick me up again, but I had to wait (I later learned that because it was a one-way street, he had to go around in a circle, so he was unwilling to do so). I brought three elders and followed the boss to the B&B first. The boss dropped us off at the bottom of the B&B. Only then did I realize that it was a long and steep flight of steps to get to the B&B. I didn’t see anyone else coming to pick us up, so I carried a big bag and a 20-inch suitcase on my back. The three elders followed me and we began to climb up. After climbing a few steps, I looked up and saw a woman in pajamas looking at us at the door of the B&B. I thought it was another guest. She kept watching us climb up. When there were only a few steps left, she suddenly ran over and said, ”Let me help you.” It turned out to be the proprietress. There were only a few steps left. You pretended to come over to help us with our luggage. What were you doing before? The proprietress said arrogantly that she was not in good health. Is poor health a reason for you to treat guests like this? It's really ridiculous. Or if you said sorry when you saw me and said you were not feeling well and couldn't help you, I would have accepted it. The couple really aren't suited to running a B&B, or rather they should hire some helpers. The two of them can only be bosses. The next day after checking out, we had to go to the pier to take a boat and take our luggage with us. The night before, the boss said he would help us book a scenic spot bus to take us. After the pick-up, I would rather spend money to take the scenic spot bus. The next morning the boss said he would give us a ride, but the prerequisite was that two of us had to walk to the dock by ourselves. My anger, which had already subsided, was instantly ignited again. Really, why are you so unwilling to do something like stepping on the accelerator when you're driving? What's more, from what I observed that night, there were only six of us in three rooms in the entire inn. Then the boss asked me for the phone number of our chartered driver. At this time, I really didn't want him to take us there, but the elder kept persuading me. I told him that he could go to the parking lot and I would find a driver to put the luggage away. The boss's service consciousness suddenly awakened and he said he would serve us well, my God. In the end, my three elders still walked to the pier by themselves. This boss is awesome. In the whole inn, only the boss's mother understood how to entertain guests. She always spoke to us politely. There was no service at all in the whole inn. Finally, I want to say that no matter how good the hardware of an inn is, if the service cannot keep up, it will ruin its reputation. B&Bs rely on word of mouth. Maybe the owner of this place is just doing a one-time business, so he doesn't care about the guests' feelings. In fact, even if the conditions of the inn are a little worse, the service is heartwarming and everyone will naturally accept the poor conditions.
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Price per night from:PLN 115
Posted on May 28, 2025
Guest User
I have stayed in many homestays, but this one really stands out. The bed is super comfortable, with moderate hardness and softness. I don't want to get up after lying down. There are many books in the public lounge area. You can play and communicate with other guests in your spare time and make new friends. Gongtan Ancient Town is as beautiful as a painting. The slow-paced life really makes people relax physically and mentally. There are bougainvilleas everywhere in the ancient town. The colors are bright and beautiful, and it is super beautiful with the green river water. And the lady at the front desk is really super gentle and nice.
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Price per night from:PLN 140
Posted on Feb 9, 2025|Suite - With View (Terrace)
Guest UserThe reviews for Chongqing Xufengyuan B&B are generally positive. Here are some specific comments:
**Environment:**
• **Unique Architectural Style:** Built into the mountainside, the B&B features traditional Tujia wooden courtyard architecture, creating a strong sense of layering and unique spatial design. It evokes the secluded charm of an old, secluded courtyard, earning praise as the most beautiful traditional B&B in Gongtan Ancient Town.
• **Beautiful Scenery:** The rooms are elegantly and tranquilly furnished, offering picturesque views of the surrounding landscape. The double balconies provide 270-degree views of the Gongtan Ancient Town architecture and the Wujiang River.
**Facilities:**
• **Comprehensive Facilities:** The rooms are equipped with Kohler smart toilets, bathtubs, and comfortable bedding. The facilities are complete and new, meeting the daily needs of guests.
• **Thoughtful Details:** The B&B offers a space for calligraphy and painting, and the rooms feature a large tea table, catering to guests' leisure and entertainment needs.
**Service:**
• **Warm and Hospitable Host:** The host is humble, polite, and knowledgeable, described as ”very nice,” and provides detailed travel guides and assistance to guests. • Personalized and Attentive Service: The owners are incredibly welcoming. The owner is a cultured person, and the owner's wife is a good cook, providing guests with a warm and family-like atmosphere.
Other Features
• Excellent Location: Located at No. 82, Qianfu Road, Weiyang Street, Gongtan Ancient Town, the guesthouse is conveniently situated near numerous attractions, making it easy for travelers to explore.
• Rich Cultural Heritage: The owners are professors of aesthetics, possessing a keen eye for beauty. The overall atmosphere of the guesthouse is imbued with cultural charm, making it suitable for travelers who appreciate a cultural ambiance.
Overall, Chongqing Xufengyuan Guesthouse offers a superior stay experience with its unique architectural style, beautiful scenery, comprehensive facilities, and warm and attentive service.
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Price per night from:PLN 87
Posted on Dec 15, 2025
Guest User
We were pleasantly surprised and love this B&B which is one of the few in Gongtan Ancient Town assessable by car (next to the main road) so we do not need to lug our heavy luggage down the steps to Gongtan Ancient Town. The B&B looks newly renovated in recent years with modern facilities and an elevator. (Think the only B&B in Gongtan Ancient Town with elevator). However there is a flight of stairs to get to the elevator on each floor, think this restriction is due to the B&B being constructed in front of the cliff and it will be extremely costly to drill through cliff stone walls to install the elevator.
We booked 2 rooms on 3rd floor and 6th floor. 3rd floor room with 2 queen size beds had great view of the river and comes with high tech toilets with bidets and even a jacuzzi bathtub. 6th floor room had projector TV, standing heater and high tech toilet with bidet. Only comment is that the bathrooms tend to be very wet after showering, it may help if there is a sliding door screen to close the shower area.
Chinese style Breakfast was really nice, cooked personally by the owners and tasted delicious ! Near the B&B there are some local restaurants where we had our dinner very reasonably priced and willing to cater to our taste buds (less oily, less salt and non spicy no mala taste).
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Price per night from:PLN 67
Posted on Aug 14, 2025
Guest User
The accommodation experience was quite good. The owner came to pick us up in person under the scorching sun when we couldn't find the location. We had a small incident during our stay, and the owner also actively solved it for us. In short, I highly recommend it! The location is right in the ancient town, which is also very convenient.
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Price per night from:PLN 50