Wuyuenian Renwen Inn

The best stay place in sha xi gu zhen

The hotel is in a great location, right in the old town. I don't speak Chinese but had seen a video saying that the owner, Joyce, spoke English. She was very helpful after I'd booked and kindly spoke to my previous hotel to get them to assist with a WeChat issue preventing us from adding each other. She then arranged a taxi to pick me up and take me to her accommodation and arranged another for me when I was leaving. Super helpful, especially as the hotel I was heading to afterwards was panicking because I didn't speak Chinese. I didn't need laundry doing, but it was good to know you could get it done here.

quaint guest house that is run by a retired HK couple, they provided the warmest welcome during our entire trip, and we felt so at home! we spend quite a while chatting with Ms May and her husband and enjoyed the exchange. facilities are homely and basic, with a lovely garden and a kids play area. total of 8 rooms. shaxi ancient town is such a gem, quaint, quiet and is a place where you can really slow down your pace to appreciate what yunnan china is like. spend your time wandering around shaxi ancient town, it’s small (1 hour exploration) but definitely take the time to sit with a cup of coffee or a book. take the yellow taxi (electric buggy) to explore the various smaller towns that surround shaxi. there are appx 7 smaller towns, each with its own charm… we only had time to explore beilongchun, where the pace of life is slow, quiet and healing. the higher you hike, the views are very different! some places to check out: - shaxi avant garde book shop u - universal bakery (alien mascot bakery that sells sourdough, hard crust bread) - bailong tan (small lake) - 山风院子 which has a tree house and a mini cafe - shaxi tea horse museum - old stone bridge, in the afternoon an elderly couple would be there with their goats and you can buy goat milk or take photos. - shaxi friday market!!!