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August 14, 2024
Beautiful villa "Guyue"
August 13th
There are thousands of restaurants along the Erhai Lake. I deliberately left the Guyue Seaview Hotel in my writing because it is so nostalgic. The beautiful Erhai Lake has nurtured the Bai people along the coast at the foot of Cangshan Mountain. Tourists from all over the world come to the fairyland of Cangshan Erhai Lake. The first thing is to find a favorite place to stay, close to Cangshan Erhai Lake, and embrace the beauty of the mountains and seas. Morning and night, I can see the flowing clouds in the mountains, taste the waves of the sea, and smell the sea without the salty smell in the air. This is every tourist’s wish, but not every tourist’s blessing. My daughter searched for it in Xiaohongshu for a long time and made a reservation for us, the couple, at the Guyue Seaview Hotel near Shuanglang Ancient Town. Room facing the mountains and sea. So far, "Gu Yue" and I have never met, but we have a sense of expectation.
One day in August, we took a bus to "Guyue". The waiter in the lobby came out to help us move our luggage into the lobby. After showing our ID cards to check the reservation, the waiter took us to room 205. The moment the door opened, We were pleasantly surprised. The floor-to-ceiling glass windows in the room presented the white cloud-shrouded Cangshan Mountain and the sparkling Erhai Lake in front of us, as if to tell us, "Guests from all over are welcome, Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake are dedicated to you." We didn’t have time to unpack our luggage, so we hurriedly ran outside to the balcony to take pictures. A panoramic view of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake appeared in front of us. There was no need to go outside to find a place to take the picture. This is the best location, just around the corner. And it has an unobstructed view without any obstacles. At noon, the sun was dazzling, the blue sky and white clouds were particularly bright, and the mountains and rivers were beautiful and quiet. We found the place we had been dreaming of for a long time, which is the Guyue Seaview Hotel.
This is a newly opened hotel that is only for accommodation, not catering, so it is very clean. The hotel is small in scale, with three floors and seven guest rooms on each floor, including double rooms, double rooms, and rooms for four or five people. The living room on the first floor is for guests to rest, and there is a tea table for drinking tea and chatting. It is the breakfast room. In the next few days, we experienced the unique Japanese breakfast of "Gu Yue". The exterior of the hotel is entirely covered with floor-to-ceiling glass, giving it no less than a hint of scenery. Apart from the glass, there are white walls. The hotel's appearance is simple and clean. Huanhai East Road passes in front of the door, then take two steps towards the sea, and you will be facing the water. Bend down and hold it with both hands, and Erhai Lake will be in your hands. In the next few days, I experienced the joy of sitting on the wooden sofa outside the lobby on the first floor and staring at the sea in a daze. There was a small green space and a few bushes in front of the door. Not far away were the mountains, sea and sky. The breeze was gentle and I felt happy. , I can’t even think about it without being in a daze. It is less than two kilometers away from Shuanglang Ancient Town. You can also walk there. It is very convenient to call a taxi. The location is very suitable. It avoids the disturbance of tourists in the ancient town. It is also convenient to get in and out, relaxed and casual, and it is not far from the bustle. In the next few days, I discovered that along Huanhai East Road to the scenic spots in Santorini, the hotels were getting denser and denser, almost door to door, building to building, plus various restaurants, the commercial atmosphere was very strong, and the traffic was congested. The sound is noisy and tourists lack tranquility when they live here. As for the "Guyue" section where we stayed, the hotels were spaced a little apart, leaving some space and a small green space. There was no feeling of crowding when staying there. The nearby restaurants were of a relatively high quality, and there was also a Western restaurant, which recently opened The home-cooked food at Yanyun Restaurant is pretty good, and we have eaten there several times. In short, the environment around Guyue Seaview Hotel is quite satisfactory.
Back to our room, the walls are all white, the floor is also light-colored floor tiles, the extra-large bed is covered with a snow-white quilt and four large snow-white pillows, and all the furniture and furnishings are milky white, making people feel like they are living in a hotel. A clean fairy tale world. The room is very large, about 40 square meters, and the balcony outside is also 78 square meters. The design of the guest room presents a trendy concept. The large bed is in the middle, with three sides suspended in the air. It is backed by a set of bedside tables, on which water cups and medicines can be placed within easy reach. Various room light switches and computers are installed on both sides of the bed. The mobile phone port is also a breeze, which is really convenient. The light sofa is also creamy white, and the tables and stools are made of exquisite wood and seem to be of good quality. Various complimentary drinks, mineral water, fresh fruits, and flower cakes are placed on the table. Every day, we only use mineral water. After a few days, there are a lot of drinks on the table, and we can't finish all the fruits and snacks. In such a large space, there is no bathroom partitioned by brick walls or wooden boards, but separated from dry and wet areas. The sink is outside the corrugated frosted glass bathroom. There is a white sink built against the wall, an oval mirror on the wall, a sanitary door and a shower room. They are separated by milky white corrugated frosted glass. The shower room is very simple. A pair of white plastic shower heads are hung on a stainless steel frame. Only after using it did I realize that this kind of shower has a large water surface and strong water jets, covering the entire shower room. Makes bathing a pleasure!
What satisfies me most is the bathroom. When you open the glass door, you will see a very simple interior. Except for a toilet paper holder on the wall, there is a new type of smart toilet made of white porcelain. This toilet is fully automatic and contact-free. It can be operated by remote control. In addition to the general smart toilet, In addition to the functions of the toilet, it is characterized by high-pressure flushing and rotating suction. After the lid is automatically closed, it is flushed again. There will be no traces of dirt left, and no odor will be emitted. In the same space, there are only partitions , there is no ceiling, but people can’t feel the existence of a toilet at all. This is what makes me most comfortable.
After talking about the environment and hardware of "Guyue", we have to talk about its service. The two most heart-warming little things are the first day of check-in and the day of departure. It was already two o'clock in the afternoon when we arrived at "Gu Yue" on the day we checked in. We didn't know that this hotel didn't serve formal meals, so we casually said, "We haven't eaten yet," and the waiter immediately said, "You guys go to your room and rest first, and I'll order two bowls of noodles." "Bring it here." After a while, two waiters came knocking on the door, each carrying a tray. One tray contained two bowls of egg and vegetable noodles with pickles, and the other tray contained cut watermelon and cantaloupe. Seeing these, our hearts suddenly warmed up. Before leaving, the store manager repeatedly asked me if I had booked a car the day before. What time will the bus arrive tomorrow morning? When we learned that we needed to leave the hotel for the airport at 7:30, the store manager said, "Breakfast in the store starts at 8:00. Let's do this. I'll get up early and order you two bowls of noodles before leaving." He was worried that he would miss the time if he didn't wake up. , the store manager asked us to call to wake her up. Early the next morning, when we took our luggage and went downstairs to the living room, we heard the sound in the kitchen. After a while, the store manager brought two bowls of noodles in front of us. It was still the heart-warming egg and vegetable noodles. We were eating, The store manager took out the prepared flower cake and said it would be given to my daughter to eat. We really didn’t know what to say! I think the store manager is really thoughtful. She knows that my daughter discovered "Gu Yue" on Xiaohongshu and booked it online. The intersection between us and "Gu Yue" is partly due to her daughter's discerning eye and partly due to fate. The store manager sent us to the car and asked if we had the flower cakes? I said, put it in our luggage, I think, put it in our hearts! This scene feels a bit like a family traveling far away.
The breakfast at "Guyue" is unique. When guests go downstairs and sit in the restaurant, the waiter will bring out a wooden square box, like a Japanese lunch box. There are eggs, soy milk, white porridge and mushroom soup noodles in the grid every day, and the next day. The rotating items include corn, yams, sausages, siomai, steamed buns, steamed buns, fried dough sticks, etc. Each portion in the grid is small and there are many varieties. It is enough for one person to eat them all. It is not easy to finish them all. It is very convenient for the waiter to clear the table, take away the wooden box, and the guests can eat immediately. It is simple and hygienic, scientific and not wasteful.
"Guyue" is not considered luxurious among the many hotels along the Erhai Lake, but it is not a relatively simple B&B either. Its price range is also moderate, and I think it is suitable for us.
"Guyue Seaview Hotel" is not a villa, but it is a beautiful villa in our hearts.
"Guyue" family
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