Lanyue Inn

Top choice in Henan


Down an alley off Chongfu Lu, this little hotel has helpful staff and large rooms with comfortable beds and private bathrooms. Thoughtful room decorations include a tea set, calligraphy station and unobtrusive sex-toy vending machine (requires QR payment). The mountain views over Dengfeng are spectacular from the higher floors, and a simple egg-and-bread breakfast is delivered to your door each morning.

At the time of writing, garden views were relatively lacklustre due to renovations.


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