Yongding Tulou Xiangxu Tianya Mingyue Dao immersive Theater Theme B&B

I checked in on the first day of the Chinese New Year, thinking I had found the best B&B, but it fell far short of expectations and didn't justify the nearly 1500 yuan room rate. The staff were all on holiday, and the traditional costume experience was also closed. I booked this B&B because I was attracted by its unique Tulou performance, but there were absolutely no performances or bonfires during the Spring Festival, which was disappointing. Although the owner provided us with tickets to the scenic area to watch a performance there, the overall experience was still not ideal. The Tianya Restaurant at the hotel also charged a cutlery fee. Shouldn't restaurants provide cutlery as standard? This is an objective review for your reference.

Staying in a modern room within a centuries-old Tulou was an incredible experience! They even installed an elevator in the Tulou, which was a thoughtful touch. The location is right next to the Tulou Prince scenic area, and there's parking available for those driving. What made it even better was the fantastic evening show; we specifically came for it and felt it was totally worth the trip! My only minor complaint is that the mattress was a bit too soft, and after a day of driving, it wasn't great for my back. Luckily, there was a firm daybed I could sleep on. I'd recommend visiting during the off-season; it's quieter at night, and you'll feel like you have the whole Tulou to yourself for photos. However, it's still a good idea to bring noise-canceling headphones, otherwise, you might get woken up early by tour groups checking in.

Converted from a 'tulou' (earthen building), the soundproofing isn't great, which is understandable given the structural challenges. However, the bedding was surprisingly good – clean and hygienic. Opening the door in the morning let in lovely sunshine, and the evening performance was unique and very entertaining; the kids absolutely loved it. The location is also excellent.

This hotel is located right inside the scenic area and is actually a historic Hakka earthen building (tulou) itself. It's got a fantastic atmosphere, especially in the evenings with performances, bonfire parties, and even fireworks! There are also local farm-to-table restaurants nearby, and the food we tried was pretty good; no bad experiences there.