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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 boss was so enthusiastic that we went to the Tiger leaping Gorge and came back to stay again. The scenery of the ancient city is very good, eat more, Jiuge rice noodles and flower cakes are delicious.

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9.7
Exceptional
1,018 reviews
Price from
US$34
per night

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. The location is great, there are lots of diners nearby. It is quiet, and the bed is comfortable. I stayed there for two nights and slept very well. I will definitely stay in this hotel next time when I visit Lijiang.

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9.5
Exceptional
413 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
160 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
275 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. A beautiful mountain B&B lodge located near Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge, around 10 minutes walk to the exit point of famous MTLG, Zhuoma's son, Dawa offered to drive us there for free, taking around 3 minutes. Room is clean and spacious with the amenities we need. What we love most is the outdoor balcony, where we like to just sitting there, enjoying the magnificent mountain view and Jinsha River or having a coffee or tea with a book in hand, very relaxing.....which even reminds of our past stay in the chalet in the Swiss Alps, fantastic. Zhuoma, the hostess and whole family are very friendly and helpful, working hard and closely, providing us for information and tips for the hiking and trials, we had some good conversations with the family during the stay, both she and her son Dawa are super chef, cook delicious breakfast and dinner for us with a very reasonable price. During our stay, as part of the property is under renovations, Zhuoma made explanations and sincere apology us for the various inconvenience caused, which we understand and accepted. After traveling world and staying many small places, Zhuoma's place is one special in our memory, we are glad to meet and talk to them during our travel, wish them a very good success for their business and life in the future

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9.6
Exceptional
147 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. The room was very clean and quiet. The host was very friendly and very competent. She gave good suggestions where to go and what to do there.

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9
Superb
334 reviews
Price from
US$7
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
192 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. Our house was wonderful, she spoke excellent English and she was so kind.

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10
Exceptional
10 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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