Yuxi Homestay

We loved our stay here so much, that we didn’t even want to leave! Our room was such a cozy place to rest our feet after our hikes at the national park. The owner was such a warm person and sat down with us to help us plan our itinerary. Would recommend this stay for anybody!

My family and I truly enjoyed our stay at Yuxi Homestay! The hotel owner was so kind and helpful with planning our itinerary and booking tickets for Wulingyuan, Tianmen Mountain, Huanglong Cave, and the Glass Bridge. Our room was simultaneously cozy and spacious, with a beautiful view. Every morning we were treated to a delicious free breakfast. It’s a family business, and it really shows. They were all very kind and the little daughter running around was very cute too. If you speak Chinese, you’ll get to experience how fun they are. If you don’t, they’ll try their best anyway so try to meet them halfway. There’s a great restaurant right around the corner too, and the owner there is a good friend of the hotel owner. The restaurant name is Tu Jia Xiao Er, or 土家小二. I don’t think I’d want to stay anywhere else if/when I come back to Zhangjiajie!

Yuxi Homestay in Zhangjiajie is a great place for a relaxing stay, especially for those seeking tranquility surrounded by nature. The rooms are spacious and clean, with beautiful views of the mountains and river. The hosts are welcoming and always ready to assist with planning routes and providing advice on local attractions. The breakfasts are diverse and tasty, and the atmosphere in the house is warm and cozy. An excellent choice for a peaceful getaway away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Overall, it has been a pleasant stay at Yuxi with very little to complain about. The homestay manager was super helpful in providing travel tips to the ZJJ Forest while also offering discounted ticket for purchase (which were cheaper than buying online from Trip). Also, pickup and drop off at the East Gate was provided free of charge. The room was clean, a bit small but spacious enough for two. Mattress was not so comfortable but wasn't a deal breaker for us. During the night, it was quiet with the soothing sound of the small river at the back. Próbably one aspect for room for improvement would be to provide good strong coffee in the future. The coffee from the machine tasted bland and I couldn't find any nearby cafes to buy coffee from.

I recommend staying at this hotel. The owner is very nice and helpful - immediately after arrival he helped us plan a trip and provided a map of attractions. Breakfast is typically Chinese and very tasty (there are also options for vegetarians, which is great). The hotel is a bit out of the way, but the owner provides transport to attractions, which is also a big plus. From the window there is a view of the area, which can be admired in the evenings after trips. The hotel is not very new, but the price is adequate to the place. It is worth choosing :)

This is one of the very cozy humble boutique hotel/guesthouse/bnb (I’m not sure what’s the exact term) but I love everything about this place. The owners, the location, the view, the peacefulness, the humbleness, the kindness. Owners are very friendly, helpful and kind to every guest. They are there to hands on the business that I couldn’t find it in many other places where they hire helper and assistants to run it. I highly recommend this place if you are visiting Wulingyuan.