GGuest UserYunju is perched on a hilltop, with windows on three sides overlooking the valley, offering unparalleled views. It's quite quiet, with only birdsong, cicadas, and frogs chirping at night, a truly soothing experience. However, the other Yunju rooms on either side block the view, and they're quite close together, so privacy is limited. Simply drawing the gauze curtains isn't enough; you have to keep both curtains drawn, or you'll have no privacy while lying in bed (the bathroom shower and sink are behind the wall, so you can't see them). The soundproofing is average, and you can hear people talking on the street and on the neighbors' balconies.
Yunju has a strong design, just as pictured. It has smart controls, a projector, and the amenities appear new. However, some minor details have been poorly maintained, such as a large yellow ring on the headrest, a grimy wall covering the luggage rack, peeling paint on the showerhead connector, a small bump that scratched my hand, and a leak from the hose when it wasn't properly connected. However, these didn't affect usability, and the other amenities were excellent.
The staff were pleasant, though not as professional as those at star-rated hotels (not to say the service was poor). The restaurant service was acceptable, and the hot spring attendant was very helpful. The taxi arrived quickly, with the only wait at the museum being ten minutes; otherwise, it arrived quickly. As for public facilities, the lobby at Wangshan resembles a university dorm, with a pleasant atmosphere and a beautiful view of the pool. Yunju's check-in area is located halfway up the mountain, resembling a company showroom. The bathrooms were smelly and not cleaned promptly. The activity room is a bit small, making it unusable on crowded Saturdays. The door to the storage area for items didn't close properly and could use some more cover. However, these weren't major issues, and check-in was quick.
We loved the hot springs, which have seven (if I remember correctly) different pools, including dry steam and stone slabs. There are also plenty of restrooms, ginger tea, and hot water. We went in the evening, which was a bit rainy and not very crowded, so we could even rent a pool. We also enjoyed the pool, which is a must-wear swim cap and is not expensive at 20 yuan each. You can rent or buy various swim rings at reasonable prices.
There are only three restaurants. The seafood buffet wasn't open, and we couldn't get a teppanyaki reservation. The only Chinese restaurant left was Shuixie, which was decent, around 100 yuan per person, and the fresh fish was highly recommended. Breakfast was also served there, but it was average. The rice balls could be made more special with extra toppings. There's also a musical fountain at night. The adjacent study room is also nice; you can sit and read without paying, while watching the ducks and swans in the lake.
The mountaintop cafe has a lovely evening performance. A Filipino singer sings Chinese songs, and everyone enjoys singing along. Drinks are around 30 yuan, so it's fine even without paying.
Checking out at 12 noon was a bit awkward, as it was hard to find a place to nap after dinner. After having done all the fun on the first day, there wasn't much to do the next afternoon. It was too hot to stay out, so I had nowhere to go. It was a bit pathetic. Everything else was good.
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