This homestay is quite difficult to find, especially for international travelers who are unfamiliar with the area. It was unclear where to check in at first, and we had to ask the building’s information desk to help contact the owner before we could access the room. Fortunately, the owner was kind and helpful.
The room itself is spacious with plenty of space. There was a slight cigarette smell, which is common in some places in China, but the highlight is the beautiful river view. Although some buildings partially block the view, it is still very impressive.
This was our last night in China before returning home, and staying here became a very good memory.
Downstairs, there is a nearby park where you can take a walk and watch elderly locals doing their daily activities, which feels very authentic and enjoyable.
The location is convenient—close to a train station and easy to get to Orange Isle. Around the building, there are rice shops and cafés, so finding food is not a problem at all.
A good choice for travelers who value views and atmosphere, and don’t mind a bit of inconvenience during check-in.
Me and my wife had a lovely stay at this resort, The view from the room is stunning and all the staff are very helpful and efficient. The main highlight is their Breakfast so many choices and it’s so good 🤩 Over all we really enjoyed our stay here and highly recommend to all. Special thanks to Chen the lady staff she is vey friendly and so helpful.
ゲゲストHighly recommended!!! This homestay is located closer to South Gate of the National Park which I believe provides nicer views with much fewer crowds then the main East Gate. The room we stayed at was warmly decorated with everything you need. Shower was comfortable and it was quiet at night to sleep. We woke up to the sound of country birdsong and farm rooster, then looking out to beautiful mountain views and wildflowers blooming with crisp fresh air.
The pick-up and drop off services made the whole trip so much smoother and saved us lots of time and money. The owner was super kind and helpful with planning itinerary around weather and purchasing discounted tickets for us. We managed to tick our whole list for Zhangjiajie and are extremely happy.
Oh and did I mention the home-cooked farm dishes. They are sooo delicious with the freshest ingredients, at very reasonable prices for a touristy area. Must try the homemade sausages and barbecue! To be fair all of the other dishes were incredible too so you can't go wrong. They were so yummy and satisfying after a long day of hiking and adventures.
If you want an true authentic local experience at great value, dont hesitate and book this place. The owner running this place is kind, attentive and most importantly trustworthy. It's a hidden gem!
老板,非常感谢您的细心招待!祝您和全家一切顺利,生意兴隆。如果下次还有机会来张家界玩,我们一定会再次入住观山别院!🫶💯💯
GGiulia RinchettiI 100% recommend this place! The owners are super nice and really do their best to help travellers make the most out of their stay. They helped us with the itinerary (very important!) and recommended places to eat. If you are looking for a place to stay in Zhangjiajie, this peaceful oasis with cute rooms and a beautiful garden is the place to be.