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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. Great location, rustic Nazi style structure, comfortable bed, staff is friendly and helpful. Would stay again.

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9.5
Exceptional
407 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. Jacky’s place was awesome and Jacky himself went above and beyond. He speaks English which is so helpful. He picked us up at the train station in Jianshui. His place was very nice and our room had a view of the terraces. He is also an excellent cook - we ate all but one meal there for the 2 days we stayed and each meal was exceptional. He gave us an itinerary for our half day in his village and we went in the rice terraces it was awesome. On our way out we were going to train to Xuishuangbanna but he said a bus would be way faster and dropped us at the bottom of the mountain to catch the bus. Would recommend to anyone.

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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. By far the best hotel during our stay in Yunnan. Great position, nice and clean rooms, good homemade breakfast. The hosts both know english and are very communicative and helpful. We felt very welcome.

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9.3
Superb
263 reviews
Price from
US$42
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. Everything,from the room to the kindness of the hosts. To recommend. The hotel has a great location and a restaurant with Local dishes.

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9.6
Exceptional
142 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. The lady owner is very very kind to us. We got picked up at the airport when we arrived late at night. Our room was wonderful, clean and had everything we needed.

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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. I rate this place a perfect 10 in every aspect—location, staff, facilities, comfort, and overall charm! Mandy and her assistant were exceptionally friendly and helpful, making our stay truly memorable. Communication was prompt, and they even prepared breakfast for us daily. For Muslim travelers, rest assured that Halal or dietary preferences are well taken care of. The hosts are very understanding and will ensure your breakfasts are prepared to your liking. We stayed here in December, and as someone from a tropical country, I found it super cold! Thankfully, the rooms are well-equipped with heaters to keep you cozy. The heated toilet seat, hot shower, and hot bath were absolute lifesavers after a day out in the chilly weather. They really think of everything when it comes to amenities. They provided essentials like a hair dryer, comb, toothpaste, toothbrush, robes, and towels, so you don’t have to worry about packing these items. The room was cleaned daily, and they even brought drinking water to our room every day. The property also has two adorable (and very large!) dogs. They are incredibly calm and quiet, so there’s no need to worry about them being jumpy or loud—they’re a delight to have around. Mandy went above and beyond to make our trip stress-free. She helped us order food to be delivered to our room, booked taxis for us, and even arranged tickets to watch the Lijiang Impression Show. The location is unbeatable, right in Lijiang's Old Town. We strolled around every afternoon/evening, exploring the charming shops and soaking in the sights. Plus, there’s a Halal restaurant just 300–400 meters away, which is very convenient. I can’t recommend this place enough—it was such a warm and comfortable experience. Thank you so much, Mandy!

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9.7
Exceptional
992 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. The owner is very friendly and help us everything. Welcome drink and breakfast is simple but good taste. They suggest us about restaurant and attraction. We would back again if we travel there again. Luca is so cute by the way. Thank you so much.

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9.5
Exceptional
192 reviews
Price from
US$67
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
9 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. We recently stayed at this delightful B&B, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish! The hosts were incredibly warm and welcoming. The room was cozy, impeccably clean。The location was also ideal, close enough to explore nearby attractions but still peaceful and relaxing. There are plenty of restaurants nearby, which is really convenient. Strongly recommended!

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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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