The rooms are full of worms and bugs - does not seem to have any cleaning down. Toilet stinks. But the worst is yet to come! We tried arranging for pooled car service to Taichung and asked for 4pm but the owner insist that they have only 2.30pm, it turns out that we talked to other guests who have also requested for 4pm but they were pushed for 2.30pm. We found out that they have 2.30pm car departing and wanted to maximize revenue to push everyone into the 2.30pm car - 9 of us in a 7 seater having 2 full adults squeezing in the front seat!!! Other Minsu would have asked the 4 guests to simply share a single taxi down, which would have been cheaper. After confronting the owners, they deny about trying to maximize revenue. Business ethics are bad and I would strongly discourage anyone from booking them at all.

We read many reviews online and decided to book a stay with Julie’s Garden B&B during our 2D1N trip to Cingjing recently. The owners were extremely friendly and we appreciated that the B&B provided a one-way transport back to the accommodation from the Cingjing information centre near the Small Swiss Garden.

However with that said, the room itself wasn’t that great. We didn’t have high expectations, but we were left disappointed because the room is rather run-down. Sofa is quite dirty with many stains, and you can tell the B&B was in a pretty old condition looking at the toilet and interior. (We booked their largest room that could accommodate 3-4 adults - it came with a queen sized mattress and some blankets for the tatami.)

Also, we made a reservation for their hotpot dinner. It was a simple but decent meal for those with a light taste bud. Breakfast was a simple affair too.

Actually, we heard from our driver that the B&B is really old. There are many better options nearby which will be cheaper too. For those traveling with family & babies/kids, I will recommend you to look for other alternatives.

The scenery from our balcony was beautiful. Staff were helpful. My family and I would miss their friendly dogs & cats very much. Having said that, room and steamboat dinner are of average standard only.