Wanlv Lake · Wanlvgu · Baiziwei Hotel

I came here during the National Day holiday, and it's truly a hidden gem – few people, beautiful scenery, and a top-notch environment. It's incredibly refreshing! The paddleboarding was also a lot of fun. However, the Wi-Fi signal in the villa was terrible; I hope they can improve that. 💪

There was a slight hiccup at the beginning, but it was all resolved after communicating with Trip.com. It takes an hour's drive on winding mountain roads to get there. There are water activities that kids will enjoy, but breakfast is quite mediocre. The room hygiene was acceptable. Being in the mountains, it's inevitable to have flying bees and geckos in the room, and I did call the front desk about it. They said they could help deal with them. However, the ant bites from the mountains are incredibly itchy! It's been several days and they still haven't healed.

This has to be the most speechless hotel experience I've ever had. First off, for 650 RMB without any amenities or breakfast, the room was advertised as 25 square meters. When I walked in, I was shocked! Besides the 2x2 meter bed, the room only had about a 1-meter wide walkway. Is this really 25 square meters?!!! Hey, you never know, maybe it is – the bathroom was big enough to fit another bed. You'd think I booked a giant bathroom suite. Second, I booked this hotel because I did my research beforehand. I saw people with dogs and paddleboarding on both Xiaohongshu and Ctrip. The Ctrip merchant even stated it was pet-friendly. But when I arrived, I was told I couldn't bring my dog into the water play area. I had to drive to a nearby lakeside garden, which cost me an extra 168 RMB x 2. Later that night, I heard others saying they brought their dogs and paddleboarded at the hotel. I was absolutely furious. I went to the front desk to ask if the hotel had a personal vendetta against me, why others could but I couldn't. The male front desk staff's attitude was, to put it mildly, extremely poor. He emphasized to me: "We have rules against it, what can I do if they went anyway?" What??? Weren't the paddleboards issued by you? Did they just rob them?! After my repeated questioning, the staff member said he would report it to a manager and get back to me, but I never received a single call or explanation until I checked out. Then, a ridiculous thing happened. Before leaving, I went to the hotel's cafe. There was a hotel streamer doing a live broadcast, and I clearly heard them reply that dogs *are* allowed at the hotel! Wow!!!! So, I guess I'm just honored that these rules are specifically for rule-abiding people like me? Not to mention, the hotel's live stream price of 450 RMB offers a 35 square meter room + paddleboarding + breakfast. In total, I spent nearly 500 RMB more. Call me blind for choosing to book through Ctrip, but what about the flower sea the hotel advertised??? And the lawn??? When you get there, you'll find it's all been submerged by the lake, turning into a foul-smelling ditch. What a wonderfully strange experience! For those considering booking, be warned!

Overall, it was a fantastic experience! The environment was beautiful, and the rafting was absolutely amazing – the water was so clear, perfect for both seniors and kids. The service was excellent too, really enhanced the whole experience. I'd definitely consider coming back next time!

Even though the hotel is a few years old and a bit dated, it's still very clean, and the service is great. It's located right inside the scenic area, so the views are beautiful. In the evenings, many people gather at the campsites outside for barbecues and fireworks, creating a really lively atmosphere.

The rooms were quite clean, and it's a great spot for kids to play. You can ride bamboo rafts and splash around. They even included tickets to Wanlv Valley. It wasn't crowded, which was really nice. There's also a cafe, though I regret not bringing my tennis racket.

I stayed for two nights and really loved the atmosphere here. The hotel's location is great, very quiet surroundings, and I could even smell the scent of wood in the room, which made for a very sound sleep. The breakfast was delicious, especially the pork hock rice noodles, which felt very authentic. The staff's service was also very attentive; they proactively helped introduce activities and restaurants right when I checked in on the first day, which felt very welcoming. Overall, it was a very comfortable stay, and I've already recommended it to friends!

The lake and mountains are all within view, but my favorite part was the skylight in the room. You could see the stars and moon hanging right there, and in the middle of the night, moonlight would pour in – it was hard not to think of Li Bai! It's a shame the lake is low right now; it would probably be even more beautiful when it's full in the summer.

Not crowded at all, which was really pleasant. The stay was very comfortable, and the private onsen bath was wonderful, I slept like a baby.