Pretty Sure Chimelong Just Pulled a Fast One on Me!
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Sure! Here's the revised version of the post for foreign readers, while preserving its original tone and style:
Today, I moved from Chimelong Resort in Zhuhai to Chimelong Resort in Guangzhou.
Before leaving, I called the hotel and asked how to get there. They said that there was only one direct bus ride available. The tickets were booked through a mobile app named "Xiongfeng Bus" (a small application embedded in WeChat, a popular social media and instant messaging platform in China), which is widely used across China for booking different services. It took about two hours for the bus to arrive.
Once I arrived in Guangzhou, I checked into Panda Hotel.
My room reservation was made using the "Chimelong Tourism" mobile app. At first, I saw some attractive deals and reserved a three-day package room for adults and one child which came at a lower price with an entry ticket included. The receipt I posted at the end of this post. However, after checking-in, I found out that what they referred as a price "saving" was full of tricks!
Caution!: Travel tips & trick-avoiding guide:
- They advertised a deal that allows "one ticket for multiple parks" (one ticket can be used for various amusement parks) which sounds great, but honestly, you'll have difficulty even playing in a single park in one day.
- For instance, a family of two adults and one child would have spent a significantly less amount of money if purchasing separate tickets for each park, probably no more than CNY 700.
- More over, my reserved room package doesn't include breakfast! Also something we must pay attention to.
Now let me talk some negative points about the room:
The design of the room is quite standard and basic like that of a regular chain hotel, which is usually economical and budget-friendly in China, with limited facilities;
It's similar to the Penguin Hotel I previously stayed at in Chimelong Resort, just with replaced wallpapers;
The size of the room is just around 36 square meters. If you choose a "twin bed room", then you will find your space limited by two beds already.
By the last night, I book a room named "Cool Room" through "Ctrip" – a famous Chinese travel app, which costs CNY 1298 per night and breakfast not included again!Honestly, I cannot see any reason why this is so expensive, compared with other hotels around here, maybe aside from a slightly-outdated decoration.
That's it! Next time I visit the Chimelong, Panda Hotel is definitely off my radar.
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How's it looking? Your sentiments are intact and clear now, right?
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Sis, I hate to tell you this, but you overpaid. Douyin's official website had a deal where I got a 2-day, 1-night multi-park pass for 1598 yuan, and it even came with a 300 yuan buffet voucher.
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Yep, I'm crying tears of regret.
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Xiangjiang offers better value. We usually go to the zoo during the day and Happy World at night.
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Oh, really? I'm shedding tears of regret now.
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Here's a tip: there are many excellent guesthouses near Chimelong, and it's just a short taxi ride away.
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I'll book a guesthouse next time I visit.
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I bought a 3-day, 2-night multi-park pass for 2258, and it also came with a 300 yuan buffet voucher.
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Ouch, that stings, bro!
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Plus, the service was terrible. When I was checking in, the front desk staff only answered direct questions. They slipped two pieces of paper with my room key and didn't explain what they were. I had to go back and ask to find out they were complimentary vouchers for dessert and cotton candy.
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I never figured out what those two slips of paper were for. Stayed three nights and didn't even get to use the drink vouchers because the timing never worked out.
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Excuse me, quick question: do I need a COVID test result to leave Zhuhai by high-speed train? Thanks so much!
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I'm pretty sure you do. They checked for it when I took a bus, so train stations and airports are likely even stricter.
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You might as well have booked Xiangjiang. The layout and decor are similar, and I feel like Xiangjiang is even a bit bigger.
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My first time at Chimelong, and I feel ripped off. Definitely won't be coming back.
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I booked for January 31, 2023. Right now, the early bird price for a 3-day, 2-night stay for a family of three, with multi-park access (excluding the Grand Circus), is under 1700. Seems like a fantastic deal!
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Oh, where did you book that?
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Is it hot? Is it really hot?
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Hot. Extremely hot.
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OMG, if I hadn't seen your post, I would've booked it! I was looking at the same package, but it wasn't even as good as yours – it was over 4000 even without the Grand Circus. I saw it on the Chimelong app and honestly didn't think it was too pricey. After reading these comments, I realize I almost got totally ripped off! It's mainly because this is my first time.