Hidden gem hostel on the 19th floor, the night view of Chaoran Building is absolutely stunning!
I blindly picked this hostel for my trip to Jinan, and it turned out to be the highlight of my itinerary! It's located on the 19th floor of Baihe Building on Beiyuan Street. As soon as you step out of the elevator, there's a huge viewing terrace. At night, sitting in the rocking chair, watching the Chaoran Building light up, with the night view of Daming Lake spread out before you – it's even more beautiful than all the pictures I saw online. Every photo I took was a masterpiece.
I booked a 10-person view room and was initially worried it would be cramped, but the room was incredibly spacious. The bedding was clean and soft, and each bunk had an individual curtain and charging port. Drawing the curtain created my own little private space. The biggest surprise was that the hostel even has a free gym! After hiking around Daming Lake, I could come back and work out to relax. There's also a tea bar, a home theater, and a chess and card room. In the evenings, I played mahjong and chatted about travel stories with roommates in the common area. The atmosphere was fantastic, nothing like the cold, traditional hostels.
The hygiene was also impeccable. You have to change into slippers when you enter, and the auntie cleans daily. The bathroom is wet/dry separated, with both squat toilets and regular toilets available. There's even a speaker in the shower, so you can listen to music while bathing – attention to detail was top-notch. The owner also provided detailed Jinan travel tips, recommending barbecue spots frequented by locals, so I didn't need to do any planning myself.
The transportation is super convenient too. Just 20 meters downstairs is a bus stop, and BRT Line 2 goes directly to Daming Lake and Baotu Spring. Daming Lake Railway Station is just one street behind. It's also easy to get a taxi to Mount Tai. For only around 50 yuan per person, staying at a hostel with a viewing terrace is truly a steal. I'll definitely stay here again next time I visit Jinan!
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