Shangri-La Homestays

The accommodation is beautiful with a very friendly and lovely young lady as host. She picked up our luggages from the entrance of the Dukezong ancient town and the accommodation is just a short cobblestoned walk away. The town is beautiful and they have dancing every evening in the ancient town square where everyone can join. Wouldn't mind staying here again if I'm in Shangri-La again.

The Yachajiao Manor was truly exceptional. We stayed here after hiking the first part of Tiger Leaping Gorge. The room was beautiful and modern. The heated floors kept the room at the perfect temperature in the cold winter. The bathroom had a very fancy toilet and shower with hot water 24 hours. The beds were super comfortable. The deck had a bathtub on it where the view was private and so beautiful. You could see all the stars at night and it was very peaceful. We ate dinner here and the food was wonderful, though we had read different. It was just right after a hike. The next day they offered a simple breakfast that also was super filling for our day 2 hike. I highly recommend this place. It was a treat in the middle of a long hike.

Near to the old town and lots of restaurants nearby. Very nice and comfortable room. We are happy to stay here. Staff is very friendly too. We enjoy our stay here very much. My kids got altitude sickness and vomited, they help to clean up too. Very kind of them.

The hostel is very conveniently located along the trail, with a beautiful terrace where you can enjoy coffee and meals. The room was simple, with two separate beds and a private bathroom with a shower. Initially, there was no hot water, but the staff quickly addressed the issue and got it working. The room was equipped with heated sheets, a kettle, and extra blankets, making it comfortable for a one-night stay.

Highly praised: 1. Full of ethnic characteristics, I like it very much 2. The room has very good lighting, and you can see the yard from the window 3. Shangri-La is very cold at night, and there are radiators and electric blankets in the room ready for sleeping, and quilts + blankets on the bed 4. The towels are disposable, and people with mysophobia can use them with confidence. There are disposable slippers and plastic slippers, and they are fully equipped 5. The store owner has a very good service attitude. The toilet light broke halfway, and he took the initiative to help me change rooms 6. The location is good, a few dozen meters away from the main road, convenient for taxis, and there are many food and drinks around, and you can also eat in the store There is room for improvement: 1. It is very shaking when going up and down the stairs, which is not friendly to friends with heavy luggage 2. Later, the hot water on the fourth floor was not warm enough, but I was in a hurry to check out, so I didn't give any feedback 3. The log house has no sound insulation, but the overall environment is quiet In summary, it is highly recommended and will be considered if I come again next time

The place is located at the border of the ancient city. Therefore it’s easy to reach all places by feet or taxi and plenty of restaurants are around. Even by minus degrees you will not feel cold in the rooms and the shower water is close to steam… - breakfast was included and is a simplified Chinese breakfast. Coffee is basically not available. Cleaning could be better especially in bathroom. The place is led by young couples and they are helpful for any organization needed, even though just with translation. Overall it’s a good option in Shangri-La for which you should not plan more than one day & night visit.

Located within ancient city and a short bus ride to Songzhanling Monastery. No lack of F&B and supermarket, pharmacy within walking distance from Inn. Clean room. Service is good and friendly. Toilet seems to have some leaking though, floor is always wet even before we shower. Water pressure of shower is relatively good. Breakfast is local noodle soup or western toast, eggs and yoghurt with fruits. Both are delicious.

Lovely place with great staff and service. Location is near to the ancient town and is very accessible. Booked a trip with them to Napahai and the driver took us to a few other scenic spots as well. Hotel also pick us up despite a last minute booking. 👍🏼 Although I know many people smoke, perhaps the hotel should not allow smoking in the reception lounge. One of the new staff smoke in the lounge toilet and it was really bad smelling.

Tickets for two people at the Balagezong Scenic Area (including sightseeing bus tickets): Very cost-effective, saving the ticket money for two people, and the room is very large, the staff are very enthusiastic, it is really lucky to meet such a scenic spot and staff when I take my parents out for the first time. The hotel is very good, the ecology is natural and there are many wild animals, and there are monkeys outside the window to accompany tea. Because the weather was bad, I waited for a day in Dukezong before going up the mountain. Because it was the first time to enter the ******* area and brought my parents who were looking forward to the journey and encountered rainy days, I was very nervous. As a result, Brother Dorje who came to the city to pick us up kept comforting us on the way, telling us about the customs of the ******* area, introducing the beautiful Shangri-La, and the sacred mountain of Balagezong. Brother Dorje is also very good at driving. My mother is an old car sick person. When we arrived at the hotel, she did not have high sickness or car sickness. It was cloudy all the time on the road. In the afternoon of that day, I visited the Echo Wall accompanied by the housekeeper. Suddenly, the sky cleared up, a crack appeared in the clouds, and the sun sprinkled on the Shangri-La Grand Canyon. It was so beautiful. The next day, there was a lot of fog on the way to the pagoda. The driver was very humorous and his driving skills were very stable. I saw many people on the Internet getting carsick on the way to the pagoda, but the passengers on the bus that day were very happy and no one got carsick. The employees of Balagzong should be very good. I was completely healed by the staff here. Ten minutes after arriving at the pagoda, the fog suddenly dissipated. The pagoda in the first snow appeared in front of us under the clear sky. It was so exciting at that moment. The highlight of this trip to Yunnan was Balagzong, where I seemed to see my parents when they were young, and they were as happy as children. Thank you for the silent dedication of the scenic spot and the staff. Looking forward to seeing you next time! Tashi Delek! 🙏

A beautiful, quiet, neat inn owned by a kind and hospitable couple. Shangri-La winters can be very cold, the owners ensured maximum warmth with heated flooring, additional heating by providing a heater, blankets, etc. The Inn is situated in the heart of the Ancient Town. The inn is clean, tidy, and above all quiet and tranquil. If I am ever in Shangri-La again I will definitely book this inn.