area: industrial area. 50meters away from busy traffic 200meters away from shipping cargo. not close to city center. full of car gears shops which are owned by main land chinese. 200meters there were shops for basic needs.so not so much choices. journey between bus stop/metro was not pleasant. can be quiet bus roads were busy from early morning.
flat: 2flats. upper floor contains bedrooms and kitchen. ground floor with bathroom and an extra room. my room is double bed room. an odour came from uncertain place. toilet smells like urine and toilet bowl&floor stained. the edges of frames and door of shower with stains. water is warm enough. drainage is so so. my last nite, they cooked and invited me to join. but i didnt. the next morning i saw unwashed dishes and pot&pans piled in sink and counter top. seafood in freezer is unwrapped. there is quite alot lime scale came along tap water, worse than uk. so, bottled water is bought. in his fridge, 500ml/50cents. in supermarket, could find 2000ml/20-40cents. coffee and tea and packed pastries are provided and self-help.
host: nice and friendly. during&after checked in, i was asked the 2 times if i would cook dessert for him as i was a pastry chef. however, i did not prepared to cook during my 3day 2nights journey. i was a bit embarrased and finally pushed it.
1st nite, i was in my room and locked the door and ready to bed. host knocked my door. before i responded, i saw the door handle turned itself. luckily i locked the door. otherwise, host would able to open the door spontaneously. then, i wore my zipper and opened the door and i was asked if id like to dine with them.