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1. Yili Hotel 🏛️ History Buffs' Pick: Century-old consulate ruins | Tsarist Russian architecture + ancient tree gardens, featuring an artificial lake, within walking distance to Liuxing Street/Yili River Cultural Depth | "A unique experience of living in a historical museum" (guest's words) 💥 Dealbreakers: Aging Facilities | Hard mattresses, outdated appliances (complaint: "transparent door handles offer zero privacy") Hygiene Red Flags | Severe drain odors, extremely poor soundproofing Price Trap | Low value for money during peak seasons, basic rooms not recommended 2. Narati Jinling Mountain Villa 🏞️ Prime Scenic Spot Location: Exclusive access to Narati Scenic Area | Valley grasslands view from windows, offers self-driving ticket purchasing service (no ticket scramble) Hidden Gem Experience | Some rooms have private hot springs, exclusive sunrise views over the grasslands 🚫 Critical Flaws: Hygiene Failures | Hair and cigarette ash residues found in multiple areas (frequent complaints) Facility Issues | Weak AC cooling, buffet described as "expensive and monotonous" (guest complaints) Lack of Amenities | No supermarkets or food delivery in the scenic area, bring your own snacks! 3. Jinling Mountain Villa Highlights: The only hotel in the scenic area that can purchase self-driving tickets for guests, spacious rooms Tips: Book self-driving tickets in advance to avoid missing out; hot springs require extra payment and may have limited capacity in winter; no food delivery or supermarkets in the scenic area, bring snacks 4. Kurdening Spruce Hotel 🌲 Top Choice for Secluded Getaway: Zero distance to the scenic area | Room rate includes Kurdening entry ticket, floor-to-ceiling windows face spruce forests Taste Sensation | "Clear broth noodles won over Cantonese taste buds! Homemade yogurt + jam is divine" (real praise) Solid Hardware | New facilities, spacious rooms, abundant breakfast 📶 Only Drawback: Signal Black Hole | Unstable 4G, WiFi too slow for videos (unsolvable base station issue) Early Breakfast | Ends early, no make-up if missed 5. Atour Hotel (Downtown Branch) 🚗 King of Convenience: Free airport shuttle | Available upon advance booking, Guangren County/Shanghai City branches close to Liuxing Street Clean Freaks' Dream | Spotless rooms, freshly boiled rich milk for breakfast Value for Money | High quality at 300+ during off-peak seasons 📍 Location Tip: Avoid remote branches! Specify "within 3km of Liuxing Street" Small room types not recommended (check room size at front desk)
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Yili Hotel
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Near Liuxing Street|Kazanqi Folk-custom Village/Han Chinese Street, Yining
No.16 of 4-Star Select Hotels in Xinjiang
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