Lonely Planet China (Country Guide) by Huhti Thomas & Stone Andrew & Chow Chung Wah & Harper Damian & Pitts Christopher & Kelly Robert & Eimer David & Heller Carolyn & McCrohan Daniel & Dai Min

Author:Huhti, Thomas & Stone, Andrew & Chow, Chung Wah & Harper, Damian & Pitts, Christopher & Kelly, Robert & Eimer, David & Heller, Carolyn & McCrohan, Daniel & Dai, Min [Huhti, Thomas]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Published: 2010-09-22T16:00:00+00:00

Sleeping

Inns (; kèzhàn) can be found everywhere in Fènghuáng and provide a cheap and atmospheric means of sampling the village’s pleasant nocturnal mien. Note that most inns are quite rudimentary, coming with squat toilets, but are comfortable enough, although it pays to check rooms, as dampness can be a problem for riverside lodgings. Prices listed are for the slack season; during the peak holiday crush, rates can easily triple and rooms will be in very short supply, so book ahead. When wandering the old town, if you see signs that say ‘’, they mean rooms are available.

Fenghuang International Youth Hostel (Fènghuáng Guójì Qīngnián Lǚguǎn; 326 0546; 11 Shawan; ; dm/d/tr Y20/60/90; ) Well located on the north side of the Tuo River, next to East Pass Gate and not far from the Wanshou Temple, this quaint-looking place is blighted by indifferent service and zero atmosphere. Air-con is Y20 extra.

Wànmíngtǎ Kèzhàn ( 326 0389; 23 Shawan; ; d Y80; ) Right next to Yingxi Gate, this is one of several newer inns with decent rooms facing the river. No English sign; no English spoken.

Koolaa’s Home (Kǎolā Xiǎowū; 642 7777; 18-2 Beibian Jie; ; d Y120-140; ) This is a small, snug and sweet outfit just east of the North Gate Tower between the city wall and the river, overlooking a large waterwheel and with views of Hong Bridge. It’s simple and unfussy, but there’s a definite charm. There are only four rooms, but they are clean and dry with TV, shower and air-con. Doubles on the top floor have balconies. To reach Koolaa’s, walk through the North Gate Tower and turn right, walking down the alley between the city wall and the river. It’s around 200m along on your left – look for the English sign. It also has wi-fi and a downstairs cafe.

Tuójiāng Rénjiā Kèzhàn ( 322 4558; 13 Huilong Ge; ; d Y100-150; ) This popular stalwart has admittedly fine views across the river, but rooms are often booked out. Rooms come with air-con, shower and TV.

Guyun Hotel (Gǔyùn Bīnguǎn; 52 Laocai Jie; ; 350 0077; s/d/tr Y268/268/368; ) Just east of the North Gate Tower, this is a good place for air-con- and shower-equipped large rooms with a professional-hotel feel. Doubles are normally only around Y80; no river views though.

Xiaoyuan Hotel (Xiǎoyuán Bīnguǎn; 350 1111; 25 Juyuan Lu;; r Y688; ) One of several smarter and more modern hotels in the Juyuan/Nanhua Lu area, this place has little character but more midrange comfort than others.