YYouhuangzaituThe inn is located above the Yefang Restaurant in the Mingshui Ancient Town scenic area, but it wasn't noisy at all, with good soundproofing. The room has a long balcony, providing a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. There's also a long sofa where you can relax with a cup of tea and enjoy the scenery of the ancient town. The innkeeper was very welcoming and helpful. As soon as we checked in, she took our two suitcases and walked us upstairs to our room. Seeing we were traveling with children, she even offered several extra bottles of water. Downstairs is a food court, making it very convenient for finding food. During my three days and two nights in the scenic area, I enjoyed fried tofu corners, Shandong pancakes, wontons, glutinous rice cakes, rolled cold noodles, shabu-shabu mutton, and a variety of other street food. The prices were reasonable, and the food was delicious. The scenic area features a variety of performances, and the setting, surrounded by small bridges and flowing water, evokes the tranquil atmosphere of an ancient water town. While the ancient town and the inn's staff are truly impressive, there are still many shortcomings. I hope they can be improved to ensure this wonderful scenic spot is not wasted. 1. The inn's water heater is too small. A father took his child to the shower, but the hot water ran out before the child finished. He had to use a mixture of hot water and water to clean the child. He thought the water heater was broken, but maintenance personnel came and checked and told him it was simply running low. This is incomprehensible. Didn't the inn's construction consider that guests would shower? The water heater was designed to be incredibly small!
2. The scenic area's evening performances were poorly managed. On the first day, we arrived half an hour early, but there was no place to see the performance. We had to watch with our child in our arms. The adults, swamped in the crowd, stood for over half an hour and didn't see the dance floor at all. We only caught a glimpse of the drone scene. On the second day, we arrived over an hour early, but still couldn't get a seat. At least we got a relatively close seat and were able to see some of the performance through the crowd. I really don't understand the point of the complimentary performance tickets provided with the inn. Furthermore, the crowded environment showed no concern for safety issues. Tourists, overwhelmed by the crowds and unable to see the performances, engaged in arguments. All that could be heard were a few clamors from staff members, who were completely unresponsive. Fortunately, the arguments died down and didn't escalate; otherwise, the consequences of such a crowded environment could have been disastrous. The viewing areas for the performances at the inn and hotel were also separate, with no signage, raising serious questions about the management's planning and management capabilities.
Overall, this is a scenic spot with great potential, but the management needs significant improvement or replacement, otherwise it will be difficult to truly attract tourists and ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
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