“Remarkable experience living inside a 2,800-year-old ancient city”
We stayed in a large master room on the second floor with a view of the rooftops, which was pretty cool. The room was nicely decorated, spacious and comfortable, and it was very quiet, so we slept deeply. On both nights, they left us little local craft embroidered drawstring bags during turn‑down service, which was a lovely surprise. We’re very grateful to Crystal and Leo for taking good care of us and accommodating our needs. Crystal also kindly shared must‑see attractions in Pingyao Ancient City. On our departure day, we had a late train, and Crystal offered a late checkout so we could rest. To avoid rushing, they asked if we’d like to have our takeaway meal in the dining hall instead of on the train, which they kindly arranged. It’s amazing to stay inside an almost 2,800‑year‑old ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Jing’s Residence is only about 280 years old, but it’s still a remarkable experience. Chinese hospitality is truly world‑class. They seemed understaffed and rushed, which was disappointing since we booked the place to escape the hustle and bustle. We also tried the dinner menu, and it was a stark contrast to local meals; the flavours were not representative of the local cuisine, they were much safer and blander. The meal felt largely pre‑cooked and only plated for serving. Considering the price we paid for the stay and the menu, about RMB280, we expected a more intentionally curated dining experience. I wonder if it was to cater to their predominantly Western clientele, because during our two nights there we seemed to be one of two Asian travellers staying there.
Melvin·Месяц назад