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# Light Year

Guesthouse in Ji'an, near Dongdamen Night Market

## Photo gallery for Light Year

![Exterior - Light Year (Ji'an)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71010000/71008500/71008448/98382f7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![Reception - Light Year (Ji'an)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71010000/71008500/71008448/99deb8b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Classic Double Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi - Light Year (Ji'an)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71010000/71008500/71008448/e2e06db7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

Near Dongdamen Night Market, Light Year provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

8.8

Excellent

## Popular amenities

- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Housekeeping

## Room options

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### View all photos for Design Double Room

![Design Double Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71010000/71008500/71008448/92ce69f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Design Double Room

### Highlights

Air conditioning 

LCD TV 

Blackout curtains 

Hairdryer 

Private bathroom 

Electric kettle 

Free bottled water 

Digital channels 

- 279 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed

### View all photos for Classic Double Room

![Classic Double Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71010000/71008500/71008448/e2e06db7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Classic Double Room

### Highlights

Air conditioning 

LCD TV 

Blackout curtains 

Hairdryer 

Private bathroom 

Electric kettle 

Free bottled water 

Digital channels 

- 279 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed

### View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

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### Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

### Highlights

Air conditioning 

LCD TV 

Blackout curtains 

Hairdryer 

Private bathroom 

Electric kettle 

Free bottled water 

Digital channels 

- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds

### View all photos for Family Quadruple Room

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### Family Quadruple Room

### Highlights

Air conditioning 

LCD TV 

Blackout curtains 

Hairdryer 

Private bathroom 

Electric kettle 

Free bottled water 

Digital channels 

- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds

### View all photos for Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

![Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | Blackout curtains, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71010000/71008500/71008448/a7a17183.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

### Highlights

Air conditioning 

LCD TV 

Blackout curtains 

Hairdryer 

Private bathroom 

Electric kettle 

Free bottled water 

Digital channels 

- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds

### View all photos for Encounter Double Room

![Blackout curtains, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71010000/71008500/71008448/5359601a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Encounter Double Room

- Sleeps 2

### View all photos for Love-seeking Double Room

![Blackout curtains, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71010000/71008500/71008448/06e468cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Love-seeking Double Room

- Sleeps 2

### View all photos for Nice Quadruple Room

![Blackout curtains, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71010000/71008500/71008448/acdd2264.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Nice Quadruple Room

- Sleeps 4

### View all photos for Cross Quadruple Room

![Blackout curtains, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71010000/71008500/71008448/e2fe1319.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Cross Quadruple Room

- Sleeps 4

### View all photos for Wishing Quadruple Room

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### Wishing Quadruple Room

- Sleeps 4

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### Entire homes

- Sleeps 16

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## About the area

Ji'an is home to Light Year. Qinshan Line Bike Path and Port of Hualien are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Taroko National Park and Hualien Railway Culture Park. Remains of East Coast Line Railway and Zhikaxuan Forest Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ji'an travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jian.dx6228910)

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No. 7 Section 2 Zili Road, Ji'an, Nantou County, 973

### What's nearby

- ![a statue of chinese God in kaoshiung Lotus pond, Taiwan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635389804747/4a0dcd7d-03cf-4b33-9d88-7dc289cfdaa9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Shen An Temple  
11 min walk \- 0.6 miles
- ![201902729](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6332500/861fe849-a408-4385-8db5-89ed38ce3a59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Hualien Cultural Creative Industries Park  
19 min walk \- 1.0 mile
- ![HualienCity_TzuChiCulturalPark_6267520_005 (1)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6267520/caa9639d-7d24-4b6c-9eea-e43ac1c085a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Tzu Chi Cultural Park  
3 min drive \- 0.9 miles
- Cihuitang Temple  
11 min walk \- 0.6 miles
- Dongdamen Night Market  
5 min drive \- 1.4 miles

### Getting around

- Hualien Station  
3 min drive
- Hualien (HUN)  
13 min drive

### Restaurants

- 幽靈餐車  
9 min walk
- 清心福全  
5 min walk
- 森山舍 Morning Mountain  
10 min walk
- 新月珍  
12 min walk
- 花蓮廟後碗粿  
9 min walk

## About this property

### Light Year

Guest house near Dongdamen Night Market 

 Light Year provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

You'll also find perks such as: 

- Express check-out and smoke-free property

Room features 

All guest rooms at Light Year offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water. 

Extra amenities include: 

- Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
- LCD TVs with digital channels
- Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- No on-site parking available

### Conveniences

- Limited-hour front desk

### Guest services

- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Housekeeping (daily)

### Accessibility

- No lift

### More

- Smoke-free property

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Blackout drapes

### Bathroom

- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Slippers
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- LCD TV with digital channels

### Food and drink

- Electric kettle
- Free bottled water

### More

- Air conditioning

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM 

Minimum check-in age - 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Express check-out available

### Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours 

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

### Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Payment types at the property

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges 

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and cash 

This property does not provide disposable personal items, such as combs, loofahs, shavers, nail files and shoe mitts 

Property Registration Number 2543

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### We should mention

This property does not have any lifts 

### Property is also known as

lightyear

Light Year Ji'an

Light Year Guesthouse

Light Year Guesthouse Ji'an

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## Reviews

## Light Year Reviews

8.8

### Excellent

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### 8.8

Cleanliness

### 8.0

Staff & service

### 8.0

Property conditions & facilities

10 - Excellent

1

8 - Good

2

6 - Okay

0

4 - Poor

0

2 - Terrible

0

## Reviews

### 8/10 Good

#### ChingYao

15 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

乾淨整潔，位置交通很方便

##### ChingYao

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

### 8/10 Good

#### c h i n g y i n

5 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

#### 室內設計配置的很不好！尤其是浴室。

##### c h i n g y i n

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Jia shin

22 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

##### Jia shin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

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