This hotel is a gem in Shaxi Town and should not be missed. We are happy to have had the opportunity to stay for 1 night, and only wished we had more days in Shaxi. The hotel is in a beautifully restored ancestral home, with rooms that are modern and beautifully appointed with a lot of thoughtful amenities provided. Breakfast and afternoon tea were delicious. The hotel staff from the ladies at the front desk to housekeeping were really friendly and helpful. They gave us recommendations on what to see and where to eat in Shaxi. We appreciated the extra touches such as having warm milk brought to our rooms as a nightcap. Special thanks to Yan Yan who took care of us on our last day and was also our teacher in the Jia Ma wood printing experience. We had a great time during the experience and left Shaxi with a special souvenir.
quaint guest house that is run by a retired HK couple, they provided the warmest welcome during our entire trip, and we felt so at home! we spend quite a while chatting with Ms May and her husband and enjoyed the exchange. facilities are homely and basic, with a lovely garden and a kids play area. total of 8 rooms.
shaxi ancient town is such a gem, quaint, quiet and is a place where you can really slow down your pace to appreciate what yunnan china is like.
spend your time wandering around shaxi ancient town, it’s small (1 hour exploration) but definitely take the time to sit with a cup of coffee or a book.
take the yellow taxi (electric buggy) to explore the various smaller towns that surround shaxi. there are appx 7 smaller towns, each with its own charm… we only had time to explore beilongchun, where the pace of life is slow, quiet and healing. the higher you hike, the views are very different!
some places to check out:
- shaxi avant garde book shop u
- universal bakery (alien mascot bakery that sells sourdough, hard crust bread)
- bailong tan (small lake)
- 山风院子 which has a tree house and a mini cafe
- shaxi tea horse museum
- old stone bridge, in the afternoon an elderly couple would be there with their goats and you can buy goat milk or take photos.
- shaxi friday market!!!
VVan AyunRoom and garden with ancient Chinese style~
It's a big room for 3 people and it's prettier in the picture~
The owner is very kind and enthusiastic~
We couldn't find the car to Shangri-La and the son of the owner helped us contact to book the car ^^
Great experience in Shaxi !