XXialianhaibian00I saw online reviews of Dali Dong Village, a Dong village with a rich ethnic charm. My friends from out of town were traveling there and chose the Dong village over the Miao and Dong villages. Zhaoxing Dong Village looked more commercialized than Dali, and I didn't like the overly commercialized scene, so I took a bus there. After getting off the high-speed train, I took a taxi to the entrance of Dali Dong Village and took the scenic shuttle bus. After grabbing our large suitcases, the village roads were narrow, so the shuttle wouldn't go in. I called the owner to help with our luggage, and we waited with great anticipation. The owner arrived shortly after, followed by a small dog. It felt like visiting a relative. The online reviews all mentioned Inoue-mi Hotel, but once we arrived at the village, we wanted to explore the area and didn't want to stay in a hotel. There was no point staying at Inoue-mi (since the stay at Inoue-mi includes a singing bowl experience and a Yao bath). I personally didn't think it was worth it. Of course, the type of accommodation depends on your travel goals. The owner led the way, and after a few steps, we were greeted by rice fields. It was indeed a B&B nestled in the paddy fields. We arrived but hadn't packed yet, so we left our luggage with the owner and went out to play. We returned that afternoon and checked into the room. The aroma of wood filled the room. Since I renovated it myself, I was very environmentally conscious. The owner hadn't painted the sauna panels, which is great for the environment because they're formaldehyde-free. However, it's more difficult to maintain, so it requires care. The owner also forbids smoking indoors, which is a great bonus; a wooden house shouldn't be a fire hazard. The white sheets, the blue clouds, the lush scenery, I couldn't help but lie down on the bed against the wall, watching the blue sky and white clouds pass by, and my heart instantly calmed. The room was clean and tidy. Although the hot water was slow to come on because it was on the third floor, the other advantages made me overlook this shortcoming, which I think is completely understandable. The value for money is really great! 👍 The house is located at the edge, which perfectly met my needs: quiet and not noisy, but just a short walk to the bustling area. It's also the only B&B in the village with a view of the rice paddies. The owner is so kind, the price is so reasonable, and the environment is so clean that I couldn't help but write this review for the first time. I will definitely stay here again next time I come.
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