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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. Amazing guesthouse, one of my favourite stays of all time. You can ask the hotel to book transportation or package to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, which is convient than you book by yourself. The entire staff were very friendly and accommodating, I will recommend my friend to come and stay there.

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9.5
Exceptional
404 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
152 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 room is just as the picture shown, very cozy!!! The owners are very nice!

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9.3
Superb
263 reviews
Price from
US$38
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. The view is just beautiful. The bed is super confortable. This place is very charming and clean, and calm. Dolma is the owner of the place. She is working hard , and always smile from morning to night. Impressive. Her food is so good. She is always here for any of your needs. I want to know her secret to stay a so active and charming woman 🤭🌺 Advices : 1/ Take the room at the 2nd floor the view is more beautiful. 2/ Try the egg omelette of Dolma, it s simple and very tasty. Try also the chicken sandwich, the bread is made home and the pancakes. 😁

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9.6
Exceptional
142 reviews
Price from
US$34
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. We have a comfortable stay at the Guest house. Location is very convenient, room is comfortable and the owners are very helpful and friendly. They gave us good tips and help to arrange transportation for our tiger leaping gorge trip.

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9
Superb
334 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. This wonderful guesthouse is placed inside the Lijiang Old Town, so the location is perfectly central and also quiet beacuse the guesthouse stands at the end of a tiny street. To go outside the old town you have to walk about 5-10 min. and there you can catch DiDi (taxi) or a bus. The helpful service is, next to the property location, another strong point of this place. Everything can be done for you there: they will book a bus ticket for you if you don't know how or you simply don't want to due to language barriers; they will help you with your luggage when you arrive (beacuse cars are not allowed in the old town district); they will order a food to you when all nearby restaurants are closed due to late hour. Breakfast was also very good - you can choose local or western option.

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9.7
Exceptional
991 reviews
Price from
US$34
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 love this hotel, owner can speak English well and she is kindness. She always support our team when we have problems or any questions.

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9.5
Exceptional
193 reviews
Price from
US$68
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
8 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

Featuring a garden and views of mountain, 山田心精品民宿 Valley Heart Inn is a recently renovated guest house located in Lijiang, less than 1 km from Nanmen Bridge. The property features river and garden views, and is 1.1 km from Zhongyi Market. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. A wonderful homestay with warm, helpful owners who shared great local tips and thoughtfully arranged a ground-floor room for my elderly parents. Everything was excellent—just note that vehicle access can be a bit challenging due to the narrow road, and a short walk from the main road is required.

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9.5
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
US$48
per night

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