JJeeaannOur stay at 小山居 (Xiao Shan Ju) was hands-down the highlight of our Yangshuo trip. We spent five days in Yangshuo and tried two different accommodations… but let’s just say our hearts checked in and never checked out of 小山居.
Yes, the location is a little more on the remote side, but honestly that’s part of its magic. It’s easily reachable by Didi or scooter, yet tucked away enough to feel like you’ve escaped into a quiet countryside village. They kept the charm of the old village house while giving it a modern, comfy upgrade. Bonus: the blanket was SO comfortable we literally flipped it over to find the brand because we wanted to buy it for ourselves.
And then there’s Aimee—the soul of the place. Warm, thoughtful, impossibly accommodating… and an amazing cook. She can whip up both Western-style brunches and Chinese breakfasts, all delicious, but a special shoutout goes to her 葱油面. It was so good we shamelessly asked for the recipe, which she kindly shared. Her food was so addictive that even after we moved to our next accommodation, we still went back for dinner.
If you’d like Aimee to cook for you, just let her know in advance—she buys her ingredients fresh from the market, and the veggies come straight from her garden!
If you’re heading to Yangshuo, we highly recommend staying here. Aimee also gives fantastic local recommendations—every single one was a hit, never a miss, never even a “so-so”.
We’d go back in a heartbeat. 💛
ゲゲストChuxin Homestay felt more like staying with thoughtful hosts than at a typical Yangshuo lodging. The room was quiet, spacious, and well kept, and the bed was comfortable enough to rest well after long days out. Getting around was easy with scooter rentals close by and simple food options nearby. What really made the stay smooth was the owner’s guidance — she helped map out our days realistically, steered us toward fairly priced experiences, and discouraged activities that weren’t worth the money. We arrived late on our first night and were still warmly welcomed, which immediately set the tone for the stay. Communication was always clear and timely, and the place felt safe and well managed. A small but memorable detail was Fa Cai, the calm and friendly house dog. If you prefer an honest stay without tourist traps, this homestay is a solid choice.
匿匿名ユーザーVery nice and quiet accommodation with a great view of the surrounding mountains from the terrace. From the accommodation, you can hike up Damian Mountain (approx. 1 hour), from where you have a great view of the breathtaking landscape. The accommodation provides information and a flashlight (for climbing at sunrise). The viewpoint on Xianggong Mountain can also be reached on foot in about 1 hour. The breakfast was very tasty and the host extremely friendly. I was picked up from the ferry by car and brought back again.
匿匿名ユーザーThe location is quiet in the morning but lively and crowded at night. It’s rather convenient with plenty of shops in the area but can be rather noisy due to the music from the bar and you can hear the music even with the doors closed. The view from the balcony was great. The only downside is that the hotel doesn’t have a lift but the staff was very nice to help us carry our luggage up the stairs to our room.
RRuben C.Hostel l’s location is perfect. The terrace is very quiet and nice.
The owner spoke very good English which was super helpful to get tips about some hikes around Xingping. Without her help we could have never found the way!
She also helped us getting the transportation and tickets to see the sunrise.
CColine JBGREAT experience. Such a nice and helpful staff, we had a warm welcome and they were very keen on helping us during our journey in Yangshuo.
The location is right in West Street and close by the river, with amazing views. The room was very confortable and clean, had AC.
I definitely recommend!
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Super expérience. Le personnel est patient, aimable et surtout est prêt à vous aider sur n'importe quel sujet. L'hôtel est super bien localisé, la chambre est propre et confortable, avec la clim.
Je recommande grandement, un rapport qualité/prix super