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I had read the reviews and did not expect a lot. The room is very tired but was adequate for one night and it was cheap. Typical hard Chinese beds. Heating and electric blankets worked. The carpet could do with a vacuum but I have seen worse. Western toilet (always a plus) and hot shower (no shower screen so water sprays everywhere!) The staff seemed nice. There was one lady who spoke some English so together with my sons limited Chinese and a translator app we managed to communicate. We did not eat the included Chinese styled breakfast as it was not something we like however the Chinese guests all seemed to enjoy it. The town nearby was quaint but gets few western visitors. We found a place with a picture menu to order dinner, we were quite the novelty so other shopkeepers came in to watch us eat! We stayed here as it was close to the airport. We had no trouble getting a taxi at 6.30am. Airport is a little out of town 15 - 20 min and was busy so allow yourself lots of time.

Stayed in a dorm. It was cold, dark, and moist. Squat toilets in the dorm bathroom. The downstairs restaurant is depressing and food is nothing special. There is currently a massive amount of construction happening around the hostel. There are no shops or anything to see/do near the hostel. The town is 2km away. One staff member spoke English but others could not. Good beer selection!