The room was spotless, and the front desk staff were very warm and proactive in offering weather forecasts and sightseeing tips. Breakfast exceeded expectations, with options like eggs, corn, sweet potatoes, green vegetables, tomatoes, and milk. I especially enjoyed the soy milk here; it was very comforting to drink.
Since there weren't many guests checking in that day, the buffet dinner was canceled and replaced with à la carte stir-fries. We ordered two simple dishes, which was enough for us. The room was equipped with shoe and clothes dryers, which was particularly useful given the rainy weather in Huangshan. Down jackets were also provided, making it convenient for watching sunrises and sunsets in the mornings and evenings—a thoughtful touch.
The hotel's location was also convenient, about a ten-minute walk to the Yungu cable car. We arrived around 2 PM, dropped off our luggage, and then headed to Shixin Peak, Brush-Pen Peak, and Monkey Watching the Sea. These spots took about an hour to see, and the route was very easy. We slept very well at night; it was quiet on the mountain, and the quality of rest was excellent.
On the second day, we encountered heavy rain and fog, so our original route had to be adjusted. In the morning, I had a delicious cup of green tea at the hotel. Despite the bad weather, I felt surprisingly peaceful. We stored our luggage at the hotel and hiked light through the West Sea Grand Canyon in the rain. Afterwards, we returned from Bright Summit to the hotel to pick up our luggage, then took the Yungu cable car down the mountain.
This temporary adjustment later proved to be the most labor-saving and time-efficient choice. Since Tiandu Peak in the front mountain was closed, continuing to carry our luggage and hike all day to descend from the front mountain wouldn't have been worth it. Overall, this stay was a great experience, especially for those like us who hiked Huangshan in the rain and needed to travel light.
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