How much does this tent hotel cost per night?

The editor’s answer is: more than 5,000 yuan a night. The most important feature is that this hotel is the only hotel on the top of a mountain, and it is all set up in tents. It is estimated that few people have heard of it, let alone visited it. How much is a tent worth? Why is it so expensive? Is the experience of staying in a hotel like this good or bad? Next, the editor will explain it in detail.

I feel anxious on the road. Will I sleep in the wilderness tonight?

At the end of this year, when I was traveling to Tengchong, Yunnan, I accidentally heard about this very special place through a friend’s introduction. At that time, the whole family was very conflicted: This hotel is on the top of a high mountain, deserted, and it is built as a tent. Is it that all facilities are not complete, including using the toilet and taking a shower? After hesitating for a while, the editor decided to give it a try regardless of whether it was good or bad.

This hotel is located in Gaoligong Mountain, nearly 40 kilometers away from Tengchong County and about 120 kilometers away from Baoshan City. During the Anti-Japanese War, the Chinese Expeditionary Force fought fierce battles with the Japanese army here when they carried out the counterattack in western Yunnan.

We drove all the way from Tengchong to the foot of Gaoligong Mountain, spiraling up the winding mountain road that could only accommodate two cars wide. The woods became denser as we walked, and the mountains climbed higher and higher. Because the road was not easy to walk, we could only drive at a speed of 20 to 30 kilometers per hour. After walking for more than an hour, I still haven’t arrived yet. I’m really worried. Why is it so far away? Is it reliable? Are you going to sleep in the wilderness tonight? This is a constant concern for the whole family in the car.

Since we were not familiar with the road, we kept calling and communicating with the hotel staff. Under their guidance, we finally reached a small village. In this small village, the hotel has a fixed open space where tourists' cars can be parked. However, this is not where the hotel is yet. We have to transfer to their minibus and walk up the mountain again, which will take about half an hour. (The picture below shows our car parked in a small village)

Why did the hotel deliberately not build the road to scare tourists away?

After changing cars, I discovered that the road was even more difficult to walk on, and could only accommodate one minibus. The branches on both sides were so dense that they scratched the roof and windows of the car. The driver didn't care at all, but it would be troublesome for the car coming from the opposite direction, and there was no hope of missing the car. And it is not an asphalt road, it is paved with large and small stones. Due to long-term rain erosion and the crushing of minibuses, this road is full of potholes and has many big potholes. The speed of the minibus was only 5 kilometers per hour. When we were sitting in the car, we felt it was very bumpy and uncomfortable. I asked the driver: "Why don't we repair this road so that it doesn't scare away tourists?" The driver replied: "This is a nature reserve, everything must be kept original, and the potholes are also A unique experience.” (The picture below shows the sign set up on the roadside. Is there actually a black bear here?)

It turns out that this road was deliberately not repaired, and they didn’t worry about missing cars on the opposite side, because there were only Their family's car can be communicated on the mobile phone. Along the way, I felt a mixture of hesitation, hope, doubt, worry and despair. But when I arrived at the hotel, it suddenly became clear! Next, there is the feeling of novelty, comfort, and happiness.

The novel experience of a bright future is unforgettable

First of all, the way the hotel opens its doors to welcome guests is quite special. Just like the "mountain king" who occupies the mountain has the gates wide open, the waiter asked us to design a slogan ourselves. We shouted "Open Sesame" together and heard a banging sound. We looked up and saw that a suspension bridge made entirely of bamboo was lowered, forming a high step. We climbed up the steps.

Second, the architectural method is eye-catching. Go up and take a look, wow! The aisles were all made of wood and hung in the air. On both sides are pavilions and houses built in twos and threes made of military tents. In order not to destroy the growth of the trees, they will bypass the trees when laying the walkways, or let the branches go directly through. The waiter said that this is a nature reserve and the original ecology should be maintained as much as possible without "brick by brick".

Thirdly, the layout and facilities of the tent room far exceeded our expectations and were quite high-end. Several guest rooms are arranged in sequence along a corridor going uphill. Each guest room extends out of an aisle and is connected to the main aisle. A small courtyard and courtyard door made of bamboo are also set up. Open the courtyard door, unzip the thick zipper, and enter the tent. If you look closely, you can see that the main structure of the house is built with a steel frame, and a particularly thick military tent is used to separate the storage room (to place things at the entrance), living room, bathroom, and balcony. It is very clean and tidy. The bathroom is equipped with showers, toilets, sinks, etc. The most important thing is that the paper towels and air conditioners used here are very green and environmentally friendly, which is amazing. Looking out from the balcony, this is a very open space. The sound coming from the mountain gate was very pleasant, and the house shook slightly. The waiter said that the house had been professionally measured and such shaking was normal and no problem.

Fourth, movie halls, cafes, and restaurants are all made of tents. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included in the room rate, so you don't have to order your own meals. Each meal is served as a set meal, many of which are made with fresh ingredients from the mountains, such as mushrooms, wild vegetables, etc., as well as their own wine. The chef's skills are very good and we enjoyed eating. The waiters are all girls and boys from the village below. They are always around, always smiling, and serving tea and water at any time.

Maybe it's because the locals are honest and have been trained by the hotel, so their service makes people feel comfortable.

Fifth, you can go for "night exploration" in the evening. They sent professional guides to take us into the mountains at night to listen to frog sounds, catch frogs, see fireflies, and play "the art of light" with flashlights. The kids were so excited and the adults thought it was great too.

(The picture above shows the firefly. After the guide caught it, we took a look at it and released it without harming it.)

Sixth, you can go "hiking" in the morning , explore the virgin forest. The guide gave each of us a hiking pole and explained the precautions for hiking in the mountains, and we set off. Entering the mountains, the road was muddy because it had just rained, but everyone was very interested. We saw a lot of pink, red, and green wild mushrooms, red fruits growing on the leaves, and many primitive plants that we had never seen before.

This kind of experience has really never happened before, it is fresh and unforgettable!