Jiuhua Resort & Spa is a shadow of its former self compared to 25 years ago! I was in Changping for the weekend and thought I'd revisit its 'grandeur' and relax with my kids, but it turned out to be an unforgettable experience in the worst way possible! I have to vent, otherwise more people might fall into the same trap!
1. **Cancellations are difficult!** So, be very careful when booking!
2. **Outdated facilities!** From the flooring in the hotel complex to the musty, mildewy red floral carpets in the guest rooms (smelling like a rainy day), and from the bedding to the bathroom amenities – everything is old and hasn't been updated.
3. **The hot spring pools are a far cry from living up to their 'Sacred Spring' name.** While the outdoor swimming pool gleamed blue under the sun, half of the jets in the outdoor hot spring pools were broken. The smaller pools, like the herbal baths and high-temperature pools, looked so uninviting I couldn't bring myself to step into them. Inside the main hot spring hall, there were very few seats, and the water play area had meager facilities – it was dark and had no lights. My child took one look and immediately said, 'Let's go outside!'
4. **Breakfast.** About a dozen people in a dining hall meant for nearly 500, with food laid out in a single line down the middle. There were 8 cold dishes; two of them were just cucumber salad and cucumber chunks. The remaining unknown sausages looked so unappetizing I didn't dare pick them up. A few dumplings and spring rolls were added, but they were inedible. In the end, I only had a bowl of congee and two tea eggs.
Truly, words cannot describe it! If you're planning a family trip, be very, very cautious!
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