Fu Yuan Xuan

The location is superb, a short walk away from the walking street, just about 100m away from a hot cuppa latte and clean sheets, bathroom, friendly hosts. There is a nice chillout area/lounge where you and your friends can sit down for a meal, have a drink, etc. The young lady managing this place(Liu Shaoxia) likes to cook and she shared meals with me and the cleaner, so I felt really at home. There was a language barrier but we used WeChat to converse and translate. She can show you where to rent an electric scooter, provide information on your itinerary, recommend places of interest, etc. I informed her I wanted to rent an electric scooter and ride to Erhai Lake but she informed me that is not allowed on the highway so thankfully, I got the information on time and prevented myself from breaking the law due to ignorance. I do not speak, read or understand Mandarin. The inn's internet connection was stable and fast, but blocked by the Great Firewall of China so I was still unable to use Google-affiliated services. There is hot water shower and air conditioning, mineral water bottles, tissues and toilet paper are provided. If I come back to Dali, I will stay here again. Overall, a really good experience of a warm and inviting abode.

In the room, the curtain doesn't effectively block out the light, making it difficult to sleep well in the morning due to the excessive sunlight. However, aside from this issue, the hotel is very nice and modern. It's also exceptionally clean. Additionally, the receptionist is very accommodating and helpful.