AAnonymous UserI initially booked this B&B because of the rave reviews online, and it turned out to be the most heartwarming B&B I've ever encountered.
I arrived at night, in torrential rain, without an umbrella, and the driver dropped me off at an intersection, claiming it was ”inaccessible” (though I later discovered the traffic was still open). My first impression of Jinggangshan was the cold weather, which chilled my heart even more!
I then called the B&B owner, hoping she could pick me up (she seemed a little surprised by the call, saying she could drive right to the B&B entrance). Thankfully, she was very helpful and arrived promptly. Of course, my luggage got soaked along the way, and we were both soaked. The owner insisted on carrying my luggage the entire time, telling me to just take care of myself and avoid getting soaked, as I had wet shoes and no change of shoes. That was incredibly thoughtful.
After returning to my room and dropping off my luggage, I prepared to go get some fried noodles. I walked into the restaurant next door, but the waiter said they didn't have any, so I went back to order takeout. The B&B owner (probably just hanging out at the restaurant and hearing I wanted fried noodles) was incredibly welcoming. He chased me out and asked if I wanted some, saying he'd make it for me at home, free of charge.
The bowl of noodles was not only generous, but also topped with meat, egg, and water spinach (all my favorites, hahaha), so it was unsurprisingly finished. Although the couple insisted it was free, I still transferred the money to the owner's wife after confirming her Alipay account.
Finally, I discovered that the owner was incredibly proactive in promoting her own products. She even had a printing factory print out playing cards featuring various Jinggangshan attractions for tourists. She gave me two decks, thinking one would be enough (since I don't play cards and I'm just taking them home as souvenirs), and she said I could give the other deck to a friend to promote Jinggangshan. I have to say, the proprietress not only manages the B&B but also actively promotes cultural tourism. She posted a panoramic view of Jinggangshan on the wall next to the front desk and even gave me a tourist map.
This couple's heartwarming act completely changed the cold impression I had when I first arrived in Jinggangshan. I recommend that the platform award this B&B a model title!
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