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In Yangshuo
阳朔胜地酒店
An actual overnight stay
- Experienced
Yangshuo Mountain Retreat
Checked into Yangshuo Mountain Retreat along the Yulong River, enjoying peaceful views from the balcony.
Video evidence (1)
- CHINA'S BEST RIVER CRUISE Li River Cruise From Guilin To Yangshuo on a 4 STAR BOAT · 41:21Caption timestamp checked
we've arrived at Yangshuo Mountain Resort,
- CHINA'S BEST RIVER CRUISE Li River Cruise From Guilin To Yangshuo on a 4 STAR BOAT · 41:21Caption timestamp checked
- Experienced18:50
Yangshuo Mountain Retreat
Had dinner at Yangshuo Mountain Retreat riverside restaurant, confirming consumption of Mountain Retreat fried rice, sweet and sour pork, and pizza.
Video evidence (2)
- CHINA'S BEST RIVER CRUISE Li River Cruise From Guilin To Yangshuo on a 4 STAR BOAT · 58:18Caption timestamp checked
And the Mountain Retreat fried rice has arrived.
- CHINA'S BEST RIVER CRUISE Li River Cruise From Guilin To Yangshuo on a 4 STAR BOAT · 59:25Caption timestamp checked
Rice is good, beef's good, pork's good, pizza good.
- CHINA'S BEST RIVER CRUISE Li River Cruise From Guilin To Yangshuo on a 4 STAR BOAT · 58:18Caption timestamp checked
- Experienced
Yangshuo Mountain Retreat
Had lunch outside in the gardens of Yangshuo Mountain Retreat, ordering pizza, fried rice, and drinks with bamboo straws.
Video evidence (1)
- YANGSHUO in CHINA is so BEAUTIFUL but THINGS GO VERY WRONG! · 25:40Caption timestamp checked
So we've come outside to eat. It's not raining, it's dry, it's reasonably warm.
- YANGSHUO in CHINA is so BEAUTIFUL but THINGS GO VERY WRONG! · 25:40Caption timestamp checked
Yangshuo Mountain Retreat
Actually stayed · 2 nights · Day 15 · Day 16
Room recorded: River view room with balcony.
Travelshorts’ account: Spectacular tranquil location by the river, much more peaceful than the big cities, and great value at £144 for two nights.
Observed during this stay: balcony, gardens, riverside restaurant. These are historical observations, not a current amenities guarantee.
Video evidence (2)
- CHINA'S BEST RIVER CRUISE Li River Cruise From Guilin To Yangshuo on a 4 STAR BOAT · 44:54Caption timestamp checked
Total cost for two nights came to, I think, £144,
- YANGSHUO in CHINA is so BEAUTIFUL but THINGS GO VERY WRONG! · 0:55Caption timestamp checked
We've come down for our breakfast. We're sitting here on a table overlooking the river and
Warning
Travelshorts’ observation: Food poisoning after lunch forced the cancellation of pre-planned evening entertainment and could not be accommodated by changing train tickets to Hong Kong due to fully booked trains.
Video evidence (1)
- YANGSHUO in CHINA is so BEAUTIFUL but THINGS GO VERY WRONG!Video description
As Matthew was so ill all evening and all night I looked if we could rearrange our train tickets to Kong Kong, but it was impossible as there was not seats available for the next few days.
Historical costs mentioned
- Yangshuo Mountain Retreat hotel stay (2 nights)£144.00
Transaction · Paid · TOTAL · Yangshuo Mountain Retreat
Video evidence (1)
- CHINA'S BEST RIVER CRUISE Li River Cruise From Guilin To Yangshuo on a 4 STAR BOAT · 44:54Caption timestamp checked
Total cost for two nights came to, I think, £144,
- CHINA'S BEST RIVER CRUISE Li River Cruise From Guilin To Yangshuo on a 4 STAR BOAT · 44:54Caption timestamp checked
Find it in the journey
Source references for this place
Video evidence (2)
- CHINA'S BEST RIVER CRUISE Li River Cruise From Guilin To Yangshuo on a 4 STAR BOAT · 37:27Caption timestamp checked
the Yangshuo Mountain Retreat.
- YANGSHUO in CHINA is so BEAUTIFUL but THINGS GO VERY WRONG!Video description
We start our day by having breakfast at our Hotel, the Yangshuo Mountain Retreat overlooking the Yulong River.
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