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June 7, 2024
Xiangxi Story Inn is a strange but rustic place. When I came to Zhangjiajie for the first time, I wanted to do whatever I wanted, so I found this inn online. The location of the inn is a 5-minute walk to the north gate of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. There are rows of small restaurants nearby and a small supermarket just a few feet away, which is very convenient. I have the impression that the inn should be a very simple residence, and I booked Xiangxi Story just to feel the atmosphere. It was already around 9 o'clock in the evening when we arrived at the inn. The owner of the inn, Mr. Peng, asked his staff to pick us up at the roadside because he was worried that we would not be able to find a place. This first impression immediately added points. When we arrived at the inn, we found that the environment was actually much better than expected. Although it was called an inn, it should be more appropriately called a hotel. There are ancient buildings near the inn, which are very cultural. The inn room is large in size, the bed is quite comfortable, and the basic facilities are complete. As the saying goes, although the sparrow is small, it has all the essentials! If you don't have enough supplies, you can ask for them at the counter. Shampoo and body wash are all in single packages, and toothpaste and toothbrushes are complete. The hotel also has a pretty good breakfast, with a strong local flavor. Simple porridge, side dishes, noodles and other home-cooked dishes made us temporarily forget the complexity of the big city.
In addition, Mr. Peng, the owner of Xiangxi Story Inn, is frank, kind and sincere. From the time we checked into the inn, he personally helped us carry our luggage to the 4th floor (there is no elevator), and also helped us deal with some ticketing and itinerary issues for attractions. The inn can provide discounted fares, saving us a lot of time and trouble. Mr. Peng also took the trouble to explain the fare and approximate itinerary to us. Even though it was almost late at night, Mr. Peng also carefully shared our concerns like an old friend. I can't say enough good things about helping us with ticketing and other related issues on the spot! All I can say is: Like! Very nice!
If you come to Zhangjiajie, this hotel is very cost-effective and worth recommending. Of course, please do not rely on the requirements of big city hotels. After all, the cost is not the number of star hotels. But you can enjoy a strong local cultural atmosphere. It also saves a lot of costs, including accommodation fees, ticket prices, etc.
It was a very happy trip. I would like to thank Mr. Peng for his sincere and warm hospitality, and also thank the inn staff for their considerate service.
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