B&B offers unique lodging experience

Zhang Jing, 28, an administrative staff member at a university in Shenzhen, had a different accommodation experience when she traveled to Taipei, Taiwan, last month.

She booked the bedroom of an apartment in Ximending, the most prosperous and bustling district in Taipei, for 522 yuan ($80) per night through Airbnb.com.

"Before arriving at this apartment, I was worried about my stay because I always stayed at hotels on my previous trips. However, I am thrilled by my decision," she said.