Homestays in Xingping

Staying at Laojia was a very unique and unforgetable experience! It is not a hotel where you just pay money and get a bed and hotel service in return. It is more like a homestay where you are the only tourist in the very beautiful town of Langshi. You cook your own breakfast, eggs are brought by the neigbour the evening before, another lady from the village cooks lunch and dinner and in the meantime you can go swimming, hiking (bring bug spray in summer) or do nothing but enjoy the peacefulness of this remote place. I felt totally safe during our stay and everybody was very nice to us. For our arrival we were picked up at Guilin train station and were brought to a little ferry at Li river to get to the other side. I recommend arranging a pick-up with a local driver to assure a smooth arrival. After the ferry, Haibo, our local host, picked us up in his little three-wheel pick-up. A very fun and unique experience, you have to be up for that! Totally recommended for everybody seeking an adventure, an authentic experience far away from tourist crowds and who is fine living simple but still comfortable during that time. Make sure to stay at least 3 nights.

This is the most beautiful hotel I’ve ever been to. Everything was perfect and exceeded our expectations. The hosts very extremely welcoming and friendly. We were really impressed.

An absolutely wonderful hotel in the heart of Yangshuo Old Street. The narrow facade is one large room in width, from which there is access to a small courtyard, from the courtyard there is another room (it serves as a dining room for breakfast, breakfasts are excellent), then a staircase to the top (there are just rooms for guests), and then a kitchen-type room, from which there is access to the other side of the building. That is, a series of rooms runs through from the front facade of the building to the back. There are many pots of flowers at the entrance, including this lively, blooming and wonderfully smelling gardenia. In the first room, where any guest enters, there is a coffee shop where delicious coffee is brewed (including served for breakfast). The video, however, shows everything. In addition to the hostess of the hotel (sometimes, especially after sunset, her husband comes), the guests are greeted by a kind, red-haired, like a fox, dog. There is another, already large, dog in the backyard , but it is kept in a booth, it is watchful and serious. There is a free laundry room in the room upstairs, and next to it is a room where 4 cats live, all completely different colors and breeds, wonderfully beautiful, and there the whole room is equipped for them, they have sun beds, toys… The breakfasts are excellent and classic (scrambled eggs, bacon, bread toast, croissants, bananas and melon, orange juice). And coffee, real and delicious. I was genuinely surprised that finding delicious coffee in China wasn't a problem at all. Moreover, it tastes better than in Moscow (and in Moscow coffee is delicious, you won't find it anywhere else in the world, except in Sumatra, Bali and China). Even in the Chinese province there are coffee shops where, for example, delicious osmanthus latte is brewed.

I am so glad that I found this beautiful hotel and had some wonderful stays with them. 1.sparking clean everywhere, soft bed and warm shower! 2. The staffs were super friendly and helpful! They even helped us hanging the laundry, they have wash machine on the rooftop.2 we had beautiful memories on rooftop with sunset.

The hotel is very close to the center, but at the same time it is in a very quiet area. The rooms were very clean and had everything you needed and the best thing was Kate and the people who work there, very generous and kind. She made our stay much easier with her recommendations and attention. Without a doubt an excellent option, we had a great time.

Great host, speaking very good English and sharing tips and helping out with booking activities!! Nice en-suite room with comfy bed. Excellent location

An Unforgettable Stay I cannot recommend this place enough! This lodge is definitely a true hidden gem. It’s conveniently located at the heart of Yangshuo’s downtown, closed to the famous shopping street, Xijie Street, and all other famous attractions. The rooms are beautifully designed in modern comforts, spacious, and clean. The bed was extremely comfortable and most stunning thing is “there is an elevator!!” inside the lodge. We did not have to walk all to way up to 6th floor. We just had more than we expected and needed for a perfect stay. The host is a lovely couple and they are incredibly friendly, attentive, and always ready to assist with any request. They are also professional tour guides and help planned our itinerary to explore and experience the Yangshuo local attractions. They made us feel like part of the local family and complete our travel effortless. All in all, this lodge is absolutely fantastic. If you are looking for a decent retreat with exceptional services and a genuine local experience, this is the place to be. We’ll definitely be returning!!

Spacious, modern clean room in a center location with all the amenities close by. The host and staff members were very helpful to make my stay pleasant and enjoyable.

very helpful staff, great balcony view, clean and comfy bed, nice Chinese breakfast:)