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Situated within 300 metres of Guan Men Kou and less than 1 km of Loyalty Arch, Big Tree Guesthouse - Naxi old style features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Lijiang. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. Directly in the old town, beautiful building and rooms. Staff very helpful, would come back any time.

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9.6
Exceptional
390 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

Jacky's Guesthouse has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Yuanyang. The accommodation features room service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and slippers, rooms at the hostel also boast free WiFi, while some rooms include a mountain view. It was an honor to stay with legendary Jackie. And his guesthouse turned out to be a wonderful escape from a busy and touristy Yunnan. I am so happy I went and will be back many times again! The guesthouse itself is a great value for the price - huge clean rooms, excellent shower, amazing fews, fantastic common space, great meals, good homely atmosphere. Though the real gem is Jackie. From the moment I made a booking to the day AFTER my departure Jackie always made himself available to answer all the questions, help with transportation, plan my days, give advice. Once locals learned I was Jackie's guest, I always got royal treatment wherever I went - that's how much he is respected. And deservingly so. He planned a perfect hiking day for me by providing clear descriptions of all trails, drawing maps, even giving pictures of trail views for reference. He was also in constant contact to make sure I was on the right path. I am city person, and even though Jackie did all the hand-holding and everything for me not to get lost, I got lost anyway. And ended up with a dead phone battery in the middle of nowhere ricefields caught in the rain very late evening. Jackie, being Jackie, got in the car and went searching for me. With the help of the locals in one of the surrounding villages, Jackie was able to locate me and safely brought me back. I was overwhelmed with gratitude! I have never experienced such caring and generous host in all my years of travel. I will fondly remember Yuanyang and Jackie, who made Yuanyang simply perfect!

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9.5
Exceptional
148 reviews
Price from
US$8
per night

Dali Yunxi Boutique Inn features accommodation situated 700 metres from the centre of Dali and provides a garden and a bar. The property has mountain and quiet street views, and is a few steps from Erhai Gate. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The owner is so nice. They even allowed us to check in earlier and very helpful. The room was clean, tidy and so comfy. We really enjoyed during our stay.

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9.3
Superb
252 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

With garden views, TIBET Guest house 虎跳峡卓玛客栈 is located in Shangri-La and has a restaurant, a shared kitchen, bar and garden. The air-conditioned accommodation is 8.2 km from Tiger Leaping Gorge. The guest house provides mountain views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Hospitality was above and beyond. Warm welcome from the hosts, including adorable friendly Corgi dog. Every dish we ordered at dinner was delicious! Pancake for breakfast was yummy and comforting. Sandwiches packed to go on the day of our hike were just what we needed. Clean room, warm at night. Comfortable beds. Balcony off every room with an outstanding view of the mountains. Washing machine on site. Steps from the start of the Tiger Leaping Gorge Trail. If your doing the trail, be sure to get an excellent coffee near the sky ladder-it happens to be run by the host’s son and is delicious!

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9.6
Exceptional
135 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

Operated by the local Nakhi people and enjoying a history of 15 years, Mama Naxi Guesthouse is a family-style hostel offering cosy accommodation in Lijiang. Free WiFi is accessible in all areas.

Lijiang Ancient Town is an 11-minute walk from Mama Naxi Guesthouse. Lijiang Railway Station is an 18-minute drive away. Lijiang Sanyi Airport is 20 km from the property. Mama Naxi was very helpful during my stay in organizing the bus and language transport to the Tiger Leaping Gorge. Here place in LiJiang is just a short walk away from the old town and has local restaurants for dinner along the street. The place was perfect and I can highly recommend it.

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9.1
Superb
325 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

Centrally located in Lijiang Ancient Town, Xilu Xiaoxie Inn features cosy accommodation with traditional Chinese furnishings and modern facilities. Free Wi-Fi access is provided in the entire property. Guests can use self-laundry and dryer facilities for free. The room is spacious and in traditional Chinese style. The bed was huge and comfortable. Room had all of the facilities I needed. Hotel is located right in the center of ancient town so it was very easy to find something interesting to do. I am really grateful to hotel manager Ding Ling who made this trip unforgettable. She organized my hike and tour to mountains and made it easy for me as a foreigner to navigate and gave the best experience. She even packed snacks for me to eat during the tour. This stay was perfect just because of her care. If you are foreigner coming to Lijiang, this is the best hotel to stay at. Definitely coming back.

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9.7
Exceptional
957 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

At the guest house, all units come with a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and slippers, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are equipped with a patio. At the guest house, every unit includes bed linen and towels. I feel really lucky to find the place, thanks to previous reviews of other travellers. I would also recommend you to stay here to experience Lijiang Ancient City. Perfect location, quietness and special experience of staying in old house with modern facilities inside the room. Staffs are extremely warm and friendly, somehow special and impressive to me.

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9.5
Exceptional
185 reviews
Price from
US$73
per night

Situated in Longpan, 3 km from Tiger Leaping Gorge, Tiger Leaping Half Way Guest House features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Free WiFi and room service are offered. Best view, best reception and the dinner is delicious!

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9
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

Featuring inner courtyard views, 大理沙溪云喜七月精品客栈 Shaxi Ancient Town Yunxi Qiyue Guesthouse in Jianchuan features accommodation and a garden. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The homestay has family rooms. I can't find the words to describe how perfect my stay was. The room was immaculate, the bedding extremely comfortable. The toiletries were top of the range. And the breakfasts... absolutely delicious! Located 2 minutes from the center, this hotel is ideal for a relaxing stay in Shaxi. The host, Lynn, was lovely and always helpful to this French tourist who doesn't speak Chinese (me)! She also sells pottery featuring the local cat mascot: Wa Mao. If I wasn't backpacking for six months, I would have loved to buy some, they're so cute. Just go! ☀️

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10
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
US$37
per night

Situated within 4.3 km of Erhai Gate and 4.6 km of Jiang Gong Ci, 叁三民宿 features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in da. This recently renovated guest house is located 5.1 km from Yu'er Park and 5.2 km from Dali Foreigner Street. The guest house has family rooms. Very good location, walkable distance to the lake side. Nice and clean, very friendly landlady.

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9.8
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
US$25
per night

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