Pubblicata:24 nov 2025
Elizabeth Frances Rose
This place makes me wish there was an option for six stars.
I study Asian art for a living, and I travelled to Jianyang to visit the home of Jian ware, classic tea bowls of the Song dynasty (960 to 1279 CE), distinguished by their black and brown glazes. Over the last few decades, firing Jian ware in the Song tradition has been revived in the area. I chose Nanping Colourful Village Homestay because it was in Jianyang, affordable, and accepted international guests. What I found was a luxury resort with all the warmth and personal attention of a homestay.
I asked the front desk about an excavated Song kiln site in a nearby village, and the receptionist brought me the manager, who arranged for someone to take me the next day. My driver was Ms. Huang, an employee of the resort whose job involves buying and selling contemporary pieces. She knew everything about Jian ware! The kiln site isn’t run as a tourist site, so I was only able to view it because Ms. Huang arranged for it to be opened for me.
I had told them I was vegetarian, so for lunch they took me to lunch at a vegetarian buffet. Then we visited the town’s Jian ware museum, where they have exhibits on the history of tea and Jian ware, historical pieces, and the work of contemporary Jianyang potters.
To my delight, Mr. Gao, the potter-in-residence at the resort, uses a Song-style wood-fired dragon kiln, built right on the grounds! His pieces that range from beautiful but quite affordable to exquisite and appropriately expensive. They include both iridescent silvery oil spot and orange-to-black hare’s fur pieces. I am still thrilled that I was able to purchase wood-fired pieces on my limited budget.
For dinner, the resort’s restaurant prepared vegetarian versions of Fujian cuisine for me. The food was all delicious, featuring classic Fujianese mountain ingredients like local bamboo and mushrooms.
Then we visited Mr. Gao’s dragon kiln, and later his studio, where he experiments with different local clays and glaze recipes. The rich colours and iridescence of Jian ware are the result of the iron-rich local material fired at high temperature, and the results are as unpredictable as they are beautiful.
The next day, they drove me to Mr. Chen’s family tea plantation in the mountains, where they grow famous northern Fujian teas. These fine teas were all wonderful, smooth and rich with a touch of smoke, and sometimes fruity in flavour. We strolled through mountainsides of tea bushes and visited groves of centuries-old tea trees.
This is a perfect place for an immersive experience in China that is also very comfortable and convenient. I often find tourist experiences in China claustrophobic due to the press of people, but the resort was spacious and airy, and they took me to places where there was no one else but us and the occasional local going about their business. Everyone was very patient with my limited Chinese language skills. They were also happy to work with translator apps on our phones, so if you don’t speak any Chinese, you will be fine.
This would be a great place to come as a family. There are gardens and rides for kids right next to the resort. You can learn how to whip Song-style tea and carve your name into the base of your own Jian ware cup. Not far away is a historical theme park with a collection of real architecture from the Ming (1368 to 1644 CE) and Qing (1636 to 1912 CE) dynasties. The employees wear period dress and there are performances and activities. Nearby there are hiking trails, historical sites, and lovely villages to visit.
It’s also very close to Wuyi Mountain National Park, so it would be a perfect place to stay if the mountains are your destination. If you ask, they could arrange for you to visit famous sites or take you to breathtaking places that only locals know, whatever you want. They can also arrange transport to and from the train station or airport.
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Prezzo per notte da:48 €
Pubblicata:13 giu 2026
Iain13This is a duplicate of my review for dates from 6 to 8 June 2026, as I extended my stay for one night.
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at this hotel and would happily stay here again.
The location is excellent. It's right next to the metro, directly across the road from China City Mall, and within easy walking distance of Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street, the waterfront and the ferry wharf. It made exploring Xiamen incredibly easy.
The staff were consistently helpful and efficient. They obtained information about the Xiamen-Kinmen ferry, which was greatly appreciated. The breakfast restaurant staff deserve special mention as they were always friendly, welcoming and genuinely seemed pleased to see their guests each morning.
The room itself was lovely. The bed was extremely comfortable, the bathroom was excellent and while I didn't use the bath, the shower was very good. The hotel also has a nice swimming pool, gym and lounge area, all of which added to the overall experience.
Breakfast was good, with plenty of choices, both Asian and Western, and a pleasant atmosphere.
I only intended to stay a short time, but enjoyed both the hotel and Xiamen enough that I extended my stay by an extra night. From my room I had good views, including Zheng Chenggong's statue on Gulangyu Island and Xiamen's Twin Towers in the distance.
This hotel certainly helped make my stay in Xiamen an enjoyable one. I left with very positive memories and would gladly stay here again.
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Prezzo per notte da:61 €
Pubblicata:30 apr 2024
fenlovesky
La camera è pulita e ordinata, l'ambiente è confortevole, l'Hilton è molto buono. Un ringraziamento speciale a Polly, la governante dell'hotel, che ha consultato le nostre esigenze prima del check-in e ha prenotato una tipologia di camera che soddisfacesse le nostre esigenze. Dopo il check-in abbiamo anche offerto uno spuntino alla frutta ai bambini. Inizialmente avevamo programmato di rimanere per due notti, ma era abbastanza confortevole. La nostra ospite Polly ha prolungato il nostro soggiorno per un'altra notte, quindi siamo rimasti per tre notti. Quando visiti Fuzhou, puoi dare la priorità a Sandi Hilton.
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Prezzo per notte da:72 €
Pubblicata:4 mag 2026
Miamsia
If I back to Quanzhou, will choose Citywell hotel again. Clean room with warm lighting and spacious room space, located near to the food street, lot of restaurants and massage spot nearby. Hotel smells very good when you walk in and staffs are friendly, shared good travelling tip with travelers, highly recommended.
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Prezzo per notte da:29 €
Pubblicata:6 ago 2026|Camera Queen con Vista
BurgerAucampI enjoyed my stay overall. While the hotel isn’t perfect, it offers great value if you’re looking for a relaxed beach holiday away from the busy tourist areas.
Location
The hotel is in a peaceful area close to Huangcuo Beach and Xitouxia, with plenty of small local seafood restaurants and traditional Chinese eateries nearby. If you’re not into seafood, there are still a few other dining options within walking distance.
It’s about a 30-minute walk to popular cafés like Oncebook Coffee and Snow Peak Café. Further along the beach you’ll also find beach bars such as Breeze Bar and Amoy Beach Bar, where you can enjoy drinks overlooking the ocean. Most of Xiamen’s major attractions, including Shapowei, Zhongshan Road, Gulangyu Ferry Terminal, and MIXC, are around a 20–30 minute taxi ride away, making them easy to reach.
Facilities
The highlight of the hotel is definitely the swimming pool. It’s clean, relaxing, and has two sun loungers, making it a nice place to unwind after a day of exploring. The hotel doesn’t offer breakfast or have its own restaurant, but there are several places nearby where you can eat.
Room
The rooms are spacious and nicely designed, with floor-to-ceiling windows that provide beautiful ocean views. The bed is exceptionally comfortable, with soft memory foam pillows, and the air conditioning works very well—something you’ll definitely appreciate during Xiamen’s summer. The bathroom is modern, with a large rainfall shower that has excellent water pressure.
There are a few downsides, however. The room could be cleaner, and the hotel provides disposable towels instead of regular bath towels, which wasn’t my favourite. There’s also no minibar or mini fridge, which would have been a welcome addition.
Service
The reception staff deserve special mention. The gentleman who checked me in was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and went out of his way to make sure I was comfortable throughout my stay. His hospitality left a very positive impression.
Final thoughts
If you’re looking for a quiet beachside stay with comfortable rooms, beautiful ocean views, and don’t mind taking a taxi to Xiamen’s main attractions, this hotel is a solid choice. Just don’t expect luxury facilities or a full-service resort experience.
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Prezzo per notte da:40 €
Pubblicata:8 mar 2026
flubber
Grand Honor Hotel is definitely the best hotel in Shishi, but it’s not quite the same level as a luxury hotel in a bigger city. Generally the hotel is clean, but it’s the little things that I noticed, ie when I checked in, there were some sweet wrappers next to the bowl of sweets that weren’t cleared away. That said, the sense of space is evident in the hotel lobby, lifts, corridors and most importantly, the hotel rooms.
Rooms are very spacious and well-designed, although the closet area can definitely do with brighter lights. Most amenities are provided but what put me off is that many items that would have been free in other hotels at this price-range aren’t free at Grand Honor. There is a Chinese tea set on the table and usually the loose leaf tea is provided for free but it cost ¥15 per packet. Honestly it’s not a lot of money for us, but on the flip side, surely the hotel can provide a bag of tea leaves for their guests. There are the standard free single-use packet tea in the drawer so at least there’s that.
In-room slippers are not to be taken out; they’d charge you if you do - and that’s fine, but the slippers are actually really uncomfortable to wear.
The small plate of fruits (banana, plum and mandarin) given at 5pm every day is a nice touch.
The hotel breakfast is probably the highlight. Set on the 22nd floor with panoramic views of the city, breakfast is very enjoyable. The food quality is pretty good, but a real surprise here is the sheer diversity of food. The bread selection alone has 5-6 choices (pastries, brioche, baguette, square toast, etc), the cooked food section is almost endless (and there’s cooked Chinese vegetables! 👏🏾) and then there’s the fruit selection at the end too. My only gripe is that the coffee machine is a bit slow, and there’s only one machine so there can be a wait for coffee.
Location of the hotel is a little odd; good restaurants and the main mall is about 15 mins’ walk away. There aren’t many good shops to wander around nearby.
Generally, this is a solid hotel for this price point. Excellent service with very fast food delivery (using the ubiquitous delivery robots) and friendly front desk staff.
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Prezzo per notte da:51 €
Pubblicata:12 apr 2026
Utente ospite
Il servizio di piccolo tavolo della reception è eccellente, tutto il processo sorridente, paziente e professionale, gestire il soggiorno super veloce, e aiutarmi a aggiornare attivamente, giocare intorno, ricordare attentamente le cose, c'è una risposta al problema secondi e i dettagli sono pieni. L'ambiente dell'hotel è elegante, la stanza è pulita e confortevole, le strutture sono complete, la zuppa di salsa è molto confortevole, il servizio di Xiao Xiaogang rende l'intera esperienza più calda. Deve essere elogiato da cinque stelle. La prossima volta che vengo a Fuzhou, scegliere qui!
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Prezzo per notte da:43 €
Pubblicata:28 ott 2025
Utente ospite
This is a very good hotel. It is right next to the shopping mall, so restaurants and coffee shops are everywhere. We really appreciated the friendly front desk staff getting us an upgraded room. It is spacious, cleaned, comfortable, and fully stocked with everything we need. We love their long and cleaned pool. It’s perfect for lap swimmers. Definitely we will recommend this hotel to our friends and family.
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Prezzo per notte da:39 €
Pubblicata:8 ago 2025|XI YUN Camera Superior con Letto King
Utente ospite
Abbiamo trascorso cinque giorni a Xiamen, soggiornando per tutto il tempo al Lan Huali. Ci siamo avventurati fuori ogni giorno e non avremmo potuto trovare un hotel migliore.
1. Posizione
È un posto fantastico, a pochi passi dall'Università di Xiamen, dalle Torri Gemelle (Ponte Yanwu), dal Tempio Nanputuo e dall'Orto Botanico, e a breve distanza in taxi dalla Ring Road. Ancora meglio, il B&B è arroccato su una collina, il che lo rende incredibilmente silenzioso e spazioso, conferendogli un'atmosfera davvero vacanziera. Considerate che gli hotel e i B&B lungo la strada sono spesso piccoli e datati. Abbiamo fatto ricerche approfondite e alla fine abbiamo scelto questo posto, poiché il riposo è fondamentale per le famiglie con bambini.
2. Atmosfera
1. Eccellente. Aperto nel 2025, il design ha un tocco di Francia meridionale, con colori vivaci, interni puliti e ordinati e un'atmosfera romantica e fotogenica. Più tardi, dopo aver chiacchierato con la proprietaria, mi sono reso conto che ha pienamente dimostrato la sua eccezionale capacità di creare e gestire spazi esteticamente gradevoli. Il cambiamento di luci e ombre nelle diverse ore del giorno rende il B&B davvero affascinante, creando un'esperienza davvero fotogenica. 2. Le camere sono spaziose. La nostra camera si affacciava sui tetti arancioni dell'Università di Xiamen e sull'oceano in lontananza. Di notte, potevamo sentire i rintocchi del Tempio Nanputuo. Il bagno era spazioso e l'esperienza complessiva è stata confortevole.
3. Il bar (ristorante) è molto accogliente. Adoro sedermi lì e sfogliare i libri accuratamente selezionati dalla proprietaria. A volte, quando torno a casa la sera, trovo persino un film proiettato sul proiettore, il che mi fa sentire come se fossi in vacanza.
3. Personale/Servizio
Gli ospiti del B&B sono molto attenti e premurosi. La splendida proprietaria è molto gentile. Ogni volta che ho del tempo libero, mi piace chiacchierare con lei, ascoltare le sue storie interessanti e imparare dalla sua profonda saggezza di vita. La connessione spirituale è particolarmente armoniosa in un ambiente del genere. Questo tempo trascorso insieme ha arricchito il mio viaggio e lo ha reso davvero memorabile. Sono grata di averla incontrata e non vedo l'ora di rivederla!
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Prezzo per notte da:44 €
Pubblicata:16 lug 2026
Utente ospite全家四大兩小來平潭度假,選擇蘆葦盪酒店完全沒踩雷,真心推薦給帶娃家庭!
酒店提供接送服務,接送衹能二選一,我們預約了接站,店家考慮到我們人多,直接安排兩輛車來接,特別貼心周到。酒店地段相對安靜偏僻,遠離人羣喧鬧,出門步行幾分鐘直達海邊沙灘,隨時隨地看海散步,店內配套泳池,小朋友玩得特別開心。
房型訂的家庭套間設計太加分!大床搭配單獨隔間小床,小床區域獨立隔開,私密性拉滿,帶孩子休息互不打擾,這點是這次入住最滿意的地方。店內設施齊全乾凈,工作人員態度温和,有需求都能及時迴應。
小小提一點建議:早餐供應時間8:00-10:00,對習慣早起的遊客來説開餐時間有點晚,早上容易餓。拋開這點,整體住宿體驗絕佳,海景氛圍感拉滿,下次來平潭還會選擇這裏!
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Prezzo per notte da:156 €