1. Laomofang Hostel at Dayan
In many backpackers'opinions, this isone of the most popular hostels in Lijiang with a beautiful view,refined decoration as well as deep local characteristics. It once hadthe only watermill in town so that hikers could listen to the sweet andcheerful underwater sound while chatting. The two-double guest roomsare made of wood, featuring its delicate carvings, Dongba characters onthe window paper and transparent ceiling. Another feature of thishostel is a big old phoenix tree. When the tree blossoms it is abeautiful sight. There is a pavilion in front of the gate where hikerscan chat and exchange their travel experiences.
Address: No. 64, Baisuifang, Dayan County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province
Telephone: 0888-5103244
Comments: 1. It costs 150 Yuan per day
2. It provides free Internet and allows customers to burn music CDs for free;
3. The kitchen is well-equipped and clean, you can make your own meals;
4. It has a self-service laundry, 24-hour hot water, television and separate bathroom.
2. Cuicui Hostel at Tuojiang
As the hostel owns the largestopen-air balcony and beautiful flowers have been taken care of by thehost, Cuicui Hostel once ranked as the most petty bourgeois hostel inChina, which attracted a large number of urban white-collar femaleworkers scrambling to live. Located by the Tuo Jiang (Tuo River), thehostel consists of three floors. It is a typical high gabled woodenhouse; the windows are made of wood. Bunches of corn and red peppershang on the wall. There is a big terrace on the top floor where guestscan fully enjoy the scenery, the local songs sung by the laundry womenwhile washing their clothes and the men fish with their nets. In theevening, the host will put tables and desk in front of the gate andchat with those hikers, making them familiar with each other.
Address: No. 014, Laoyinshao, Tuojiang Town, Fenghuang County, Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province
Telephone: 0743-3261026
Comments: 1. Prices from 60 to 300 yuan per person;
2. The hotel islocated in a good place, where outstanding natural beauty, such asmountains, water and blue skies prevail;
3. It owns special designed KTV hall for backpackers;
4. The big terrace on the third floor can be used to hold a campfire party.
3. Laowu Hostel at Wuyuan
Laowu Hostel combines a restaurant,hostel and other attractions. You can eat authentic local potherb, redcarp (local specialty of Wuyuan) and chicken bamboo shoots (TujiShansun), etc. With nearly 200 years of history, Laowu Hostel is atypical example of Hui-style building, featuring refined brick carving.
Address: Xiaoqi Village, Jiangwan Town, Wuyuan County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province
Telephone: 0793-7297402
Comment: 1. Prices from 40 to 80 yuan per person;
2. It has good equipment, including air-conditioning, 24-hour hot water supply and TV.
MCA has a long Chinese name, whichmeans Weigong River culture and art exchange center. The owner Neema isa Tibetan who is fond of art. The southern section houses aretraditional Chinese-style, a couple of tables and bamboo recliningchair put out at random in the yard. At MCA, guests can enjoy coffeeand authentic Western cakes. Every weekend there's a grand party thatincludes a buffet and barbecue. The most famous place is the ArtsCenter in MCA. The Painting Studio inside the center is equipped withart materials that attracted many students of Academy of Art College tolive. The MCA also provides guests with a wealth of invaluableknowledge about the city and its locality, including introduction tolocal art and culture.
Address: Zhong duan, Wenxian Road, DaliAncient Town, Dali City, Yunnan Province
Telephone: 0872-2673666
Comments: 1. It has magnificent panoramic view of the historic city from the restaurant;
2. Its has large, comfortable courtyards, rooms and beds;
3. Staff are very helpful
5. Dragon Town Youth Hotel at Chengdu
Standing in the doorway of Dragon Townhostel (Dragon Town Guest House International Youth Hostel), you willsee two vermeil wooden gates with the head of lion. There are bunchesof bright red lanterns hanging on the gate, which make you feel safeand warm. The whole inn is a model courtyard of Chengdu old style,including three-floor ancient carved building with flying eaves. Someforeigners sit there drinking beer and chatting, carefree andsatisfied. The beautiful bonsai in the cloisters provide an impressivescene.
Address: No.26, Kuanxiangzi, Qingyang District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province
Telephone: 028-86648408
Comments: 1. It costs 45 yuan per bed;
2. DIY kitchen service if you want.
3. DIY washing service you just need to put the clothes into the washing machine, it cost 10 yuan/load.
4. Retail service include food, daily use are a little expensive than supermarket.
5. Customers can read all books for free.
6. Jushantang Hostel at Yixian
Located on the upper course of theHongcun water system, Jushantang was built in 1860 as a typicalfarmhouse with a small courtyard and wooden beds with flower carvings.Guestrooms and the decorations have a long history, featuring elegantwood carving and refined wood walls and windows. Behind the hall thereis a waterside pavilion, including a rockery, garden and fish pond,etc, which give you a feel of garden in South China style. Manycustomers like to drink a cup of tea and to play chess under the trees.Outdoor barbecue is another unique feature in here. Sitting in thearchaic house and drinking a cup of tea while enjoying the Huangmeixi(Huangmei Opera) is really an unforgettable experience.
Address: No.6, Shangshuiba, Hong Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province
Telephone: 0559-5541218
Comments: 1. It only costs 50 yuan per person per night including meals;
2. Free Internet access, self-service laundry, hot water bath and open-air barbeque;
3. Host is very helpful and may help you get a good deal on tickets to scenic spots.
7. Yu Feng Heng Hotel at Pingyao
This is located on Chenghuangmian Jie(City God Temple Street), one of the most prosperous streets in OldPingyao. It's about 100 meters from the city center, with the ConfuciusTemple across the street and the City God Temple almost next door. Thehotel that occupied this courtyard in the Qing Dynasty prospered duringEmperor Guangxu's reign (1875-1908). It is famous for starting a schooland assisting people. This is a traditional folk style guesthouse withmodern equipment.
Address: No.33 the City God's Temple Street (cheng huang miao jie), Pingyao County, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province.
Telephone: 0354-5683557
Comments: 1. Prices from 120 to 268 yuan;
2. Bed is comfortable and room is very clean;
3. The courtyard has many elegant buildings and beautiful potted plants.
8. Fenghuang Tuo River Hostel at Fenghuang
This gorgeous place is located next tothe beautiful Tuo River, in Hunan Province. The view from the terracereveals a panoramic vista of ancient Fenghuang Town. As one of theearliest family-style hostels, it is famous for its delicate decorationand helpful service. All the windows and walls are made from wood,which create a simple and natural atmosphere. There is a sightseeingplatform inside the hostel, which is the best place to capture thepicturesque views of the Tuo River and Hong Bridge or chat with otherbackpackers about your trip.
Address: No. 13, Huilong Ge, Tuojiang Town, Fenghuang County, Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province.
Telephone: 0743-3224558
Comments: 1. It has 15 beds, and each one costs 20 yuan;
2. If you want tohave dinner, tell the hosts before going out so that when you arrive,the meal will be ready;
3. Hot water, separate bathroom and air-conditioning are available;
4. Beds are very comfortable and rooms are very clean;
5. Staff are very helpful and efficient.
9. Jiang's Courtyard Hostel at Jiashan
Xitang features flat terrain,crisscrossing rivers, numerous, bridges, lanes and ceiling corridors.Ceiling corridors are the most special scene in Xitang construction.Jiang's Courtyard Hostel is located in this ancient town. Built in thelate Qing Dynasty, Jiang's Courtyard Hostel has over 270 years ofhistory. It has six guest rooms and all equipped with big beds withelegant flower carving. Jiang's Courtyard is a classic Hui-stylearchitecture, delicate garden and exquisite Qing Dynasty buildings willgive you a feeling of being far from the madding crowd.
Address: No.41 Tawan Street, Xitang Town, Jiashan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province
Telephone: 0573-4562672
Mobile: 13857328200
Comments: 1. Prices from 60 to 120 yuan;
2. It hasadvanced equipment, including separate bathroom, air-conditioning,television and 24-hour hot water supply;
3. Hostess is very helpful;
4. Breakfastcosts 3 yuan, including porridge, two small steamed bread, a dish ofpeanuts, a dish of salted vegetables and a salted egg. The porridge isparticularly good.
10. Wangjianglou Hostel at Yangshuo
Walking in the streets of Yangshuo, astreet that surrounded by trees and mist will make you feel in afairyland. Every where you look, the scenery is so gorgeous andimaginary that you may think you're day-dreaming. There are only 11guest rooms which are small but sweet. Every one has a privatetelephone number, which is the most comfort place of the hostel. Itlocates in a good location, bars, coffee shop, arts and crafts storesare not very far from the hostel. When you open the window, you canenjoy the panoramic vista of Xijie Street, which is definitely anamazing experience.
Address: No. 15, Binjiang Road, Yangshuo County, Guilin City, Guangxi Province
Telephone: 0773-8829676
Comment: 1. The hostel has free bicycles for you to use to tour around;
2. Free Internet and computer;
3. It is very comfortable, combining feeling of home and equipment of hotel together;
4. Special designed Guanjingtai (observation deck) is the most unique feature of the hostel.
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