Jingxi Nianba Tribes Homestay (Tongling Grand Canyon Branch)

The hotel is located in a village, and the road leading up to it is quite challenging, really testing your driving skills. The building itself is unique and the surroundings are pleasant. However, there were a lot of bugs. When we checked in at night, various insects were crawling on the front desk table, which was quite startling for us northerners. Although there didn't seem to be any mosquitoes in our room, we woke up with many bites, possibly from bed bugs.

The location is within the scenic area, making it incredibly difficult to drive to, and they don't offer a shuttle service. I asked the staff to help me drive up the mountain, but they told me no one was available, showing zero service attitude. This place is extremely remote; you can only eat at the guesthouse. We went to order food around 6 PM. After waiting for over an hour, it was finally our turn to eat. The staff said there was only one chef and many guests staying there! Seriously, if there are so many people, why don't they get more help? My child was starving the whole time. The transportation is truly inconvenient, and dining is equally difficult. The staff also told me I arrived too late for a front-row room, so why wasn't I informed when I booked? I also booked breakfast, which consisted of plain congee, eggs, pathetic small steamed buns, and incredibly bad rice noodles. Children don't get free meals. Seriously consider this guesthouse. I rarely leave bad reviews, but this one deserves it.

The environment is great, right in the scenic area, but the mountain road is a bit difficult to navigate. The guesthouse is large, and we booked two rooms on different floors, so there were stairs to climb.

We booked the family room, and it's less than 2 kilometers from Tongling Grand Canyon Scenic Area. The parking lot has plenty of spaces. This guesthouse in the mountain valley is truly unique. However, the water heater isn't very powerful; for women with long hair, the water temperature might drop before you finish washing. I suggest the owner replace the shower head with a high-pressure one. The current one uses too much water, which is wasteful, and a high flow rate makes the water temperature drop even faster. Everything else was great, and all the staff were very genuine and enthusiastic!

The room itself was alright, and the location is secluded, which could be a real plus if managed well. However, I was surprised to find that the standard room didn't have a TV. Given its remote location, there's no entertainment nearby. The only option in the lobby was karaoke, but they said the mic was broken and unusable. As for breakfast, for 15 yuan, you get a bowl with a single fried egg and some soup noodles with a tiny bit of minced meat – no side dishes or vegetables at all.

Well, the location is inside Tongling Canyon. From the main entrance, you have to drive a short distance along a mountain road. If your driving skills aren't great, don't go in; passing other cars can be quite a challenge. The scenery is beautiful, like entering a paradise. The rooms are small, and the facilities are basic. Ten years ago, I stayed at Tongling Mountain Villa (which felt more like a guesthouse) in Tongling Canyon, so I chose this guesthouse this year. It's worth staying here. Breakfast is simple, just a bowl of light rice noodles. If you don't want breakfast, you can bring your own instant noodles or other food. I was bitten inexplicably one night, even though there was nothing on the bed. If you're considering staying in Tongling, consider the safety of this place and Tongling Mountain Villa. However, the food at Tongling Mountain Villa is really delicious. I highly recommend the fish and chicken.

I really dislike writing reviews, but here's my honest experience and suggestions. Environment: The outside environment is quite nice. However, the indoor environment is just average. It seems to have been recently renovated, as there was a pungent smell inside. Ventilation is recommended. The facilities are also very basic; the water heater is an old-fashioned electric one, not enough for two people to shower together. Transportation: For those not driving, if you're visiting Tongling Grand Canyon or Gulong Grand Canyon, staying here requires a 30 RMB transportation fee to the canyons. For those driving, the guesthouse is located inside, which is a bit winding, and some roads are narrow. Drive slowly at night. Service: There was no service. An older man offered to help us with our luggage, but he didn't. There's a slope from the front desk to the room. This was the guesthouse I was most looking forward to, but the experience was the most average. (Reply)