Renovated in 2024, the Guanjing Tiantang Hotel offers both holiday makers and business travelers a pleasant stay in Deqin. Seeing Deqin's sights from this hotel is easy with Feilai Monastery, Feilai Temple Scenic Area - Incense Burning Platform and Feilai Temple Scenic Area - Viewing Platform No. 1 all close by. After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. Guests of this Deqin hotel can make use of the parking facilities. If you are looking for a convenient place to stay, our guests have told us that this location is excellent. For guests traveling with groups of friends, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.
LLillian2182025.04.24
The room was upgraded to the highest floor, 5th floor, facing Meili Snow Mountain. The weather was sunny on the day we arrived, and we saw the golden mountain in the morning, but unfortunately the clouds were too thick the next day. It was a bit regrettable. The hotel is very close to the Feilai Temple Observation Deck. The 4th floor of the 107 Coffee Shop opposite the Feilai Temple offers a panoramic view of the snow-capped mountains, and the view is great.
In Feilai Temple Scenic Area of Meili Snow Mountain, there is a dreamland for the soul to inhabit. Our hotel stands proudly here, opposite to the sacred Meili Snow Mountain, as if it were a scenic spot specially endowed by the Snow Mountain.
In the early morning, when the first ray of sunshine gently sprinkled on Meili Snow Mountain, the magnificent "Rizhao Jinshan" wonders were presented without reservation. The golden brilliance spreads gradually, and the peak of the snow-capped mountain is dyed into a dazzling golden dome. Every ray of light is like a blessing from the sky, and you only need to stand on the viewing balcony of the hotel to get a panoramic view of this shocking beauty and start a beautiful day like a dream.
When you step into the hotel, warmth and luxury come to you. The oxygen supply system is silently guarded, so that you can breathe freely on the plateau without being bothered by thin air at all. The floor heating is just the right warmth from the soles of the feet. Even if the outdoor wind is cold, it is still spring-like indoors. In the room, the projection curtain slowly falls, and a private audio-visual feast begins immediately. Whether it is a wonderful blockbuster or soothing music, it can add infinite comfort to your holiday time.
Smart home system is intimately accompanied. With a touch, lights and curtains will move at will, and technology and comfort will be perfectly integrated. Want to have a glimpse of the snow-capped mountains? The exclusive elevator will quickly deliver you to the top floor, reduce the fatigue of climbing, and let you have a close conversation with the snow mountain at any time.
Every detail of the hotel has been carefully carved to create an unparalleled accommodation experience for you. Here, you can not only indulge in the beauty of Meili Snow Mountain, but also enjoy a pleasant time in comfort and convenience. Whether it's a romantic trip with your lover or a happy holiday with your family and friends, our hotel is your best choice. Come to Feilai Temple Scenic Hotel in Meili Snow Mountain and start an unforgettable journey to explore the snow mountain, so that the soul can get the purest nourishment and comfort in this pure land.
GGinniechu2025.05.16
We booked 2rooms with view, the room is clean and amenities is new. Smart control system with projector movie. Have oxygen and humidifier, towel also very fluffy. Nearby with restaurant supply breakfast to dinner.
Hotel near Dukezong Ancient City,Shangri-La65.8% of visitors choose this area
We love the big clean spacious room with nice view. The room is so big that we can fully open 2 big luggages and still have plenty of space. Located in the heart of the old city, with many shops and restaurants around. The bed is very comfortable, and they provided oxygen machine and humidifier, which are great for high-altitude stay. There is a sofa in the room, too. The operator is very friendly and helpful. He even woke up early to send us to the main road as it will be challenging to lug our luggages along the uneven ancient road. Will stay at this hotel again if we come back to Shangri-La. Highly recommend!! đđ»đđ»đđ»
KKeemberlee2025.05.26
We love the big clean spacious room with nice view. The room is so big that we can fully open 2 big luggages and still have plenty of space. Located in the heart of the old city, with many shops and restaurants around. The bed is very comfortable, and they provided oxygen machine and humidifier, which are great for high-altitude stay. There is a sofa in the room, too. The operator is very friendly and helpful. He even woke up early to send us to the main road as it will be challenging to lug our luggages along the uneven ancient road. Will stay at this hotel again if we come back to Shangri-La. Highly recommend!! đđ»đđ»đđ»
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Hotel near Dukezong Ancient City,Shangri-La65.8% of visitors choose this area
I had a truly memorable stay at this hotel, thanks to the exceptional service provided by the staff eventhough they canât speak English but they tried their level best to communicate via wechat and translate.From the moment I arrived, they went above and beyond to ensure everything was taken care of. What really stood out was how they helped arrange transportation for my trip to Lijiang and even coordinated my transfer for the Balagezong tour.
On the day of my trip to Balagezong,the staff personally sent me to the nearest bus station by motorcycle to make sure I caught the right bus on timeâsomething I never expected, but deeply appreciated. This level of care and attention made my journey smooth and stress-free.
The hotel itself was clean, comfortable, and cozy, but itâs the warm and genuinely helpful service that made it special. Highly recommended for anyone traveling in the area who values hospitality that comes from the heart.
for muslim friends, few step from hotel got 1 muslim restaurant nearby
Ttengku fahkrizaki tengku mohd noor2025.05.16
I had a truly memorable stay at this hotel, thanks to the exceptional service provided by the staff eventhough they canât speak English but they tried their level best to communicate via wechat and translate.From the moment I arrived, they went above and beyond to ensure everything was taken care of. What really stood out was how they helped arrange transportation for my trip to Lijiang and even coordinated my transfer for the Balagezong tour.
On the day of my trip to Balagezong,the staff personally sent me to the nearest bus station by motorcycle to make sure I caught the right bus on timeâsomething I never expected, but deeply appreciated. This level of care and attention made my journey smooth and stress-free.
The hotel itself was clean, comfortable, and cozy, but itâs the warm and genuinely helpful service that made it special. Highly recommended for anyone traveling in the area who values hospitality that comes from the heart.
for muslim friends, few step from hotel got 1 muslim restaurant nearby
Hotel near Dukezong Ancient City,Shangri-La65.8% of visitors choose this area
The Jinwushe Friendly Ballad Oxygen and Atmosphere B&B (Shangri-La Dukezong Ancient Town Branch) is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Jinwushe Friendly Ballad Oxygen and Atmosphere B&B (Shangri-La Dukezong Ancient Town Branch) is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Shangri-La. Traveling to the hotel is easy with Shangri La Airport located approximately 5km away and Shangri-la Railway Station roughly 7km away. Seeing Shangri-La's sights from this hotel is easy with Shambhala Kalachakra Mandala Culture Center, Diqing Museum and Dafo Temple Prayer Wheel all close by. At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. Guests of this Shangri-La hotel can make use of the parking facilities. According to our guests, this hotel provides a very high level of service. This hotel is a popular accommodation for groups of friends traveling together.
WWen Qi2024.12.14
What a fabulous stay!!! Highly recommend.
Pros:
1. Location near the main street. So your car can park directly on the street and you don't need to walk the cobble path inside dukezong. It is also a 5 min walk to the entrance of dukezong.
2. Friendly staff! Offered pickups and tea, had a daily campfire with songs to chill. Offered recommendations on where to play and eat.
3. Overall, very clean and well decorated.
Hotel near Dukezong Ancient City,Shangri-La65.8% of visitors choose this area
The hotel is located at the eastern gate of the ancient city of Duquezon in Shangri-La. The Tesco Hotel is located in a convenient location, it is only 3 minutes away from the center of the ancient city. The main part of the B & B is a steel-mixed-earth structure to avoid the sound insulation of the traditional wood structure. Design philosophy is open, innovative, humane and functional, with emphasis on the functioning and spatial organization of the various areas and on the formal beauty of the structure itself. The design is simple and generous, and the space is clean and transparent. The room heating facilities are all water-heating. It is most suitable during the dry season of Shangri-La. There are rest, tea and recreational facilities in the public areas.
AAnonymous User2025.04.09
The hotel staff are very helpful. They offered to get the car to pick you up as and drop you off well as helped with your luggage and belongings.
The staff explained everything about the hotel to you and set up the room to be ready to stay. And when I requested something, they are ready to help and solve that quickly.
The hotel offered the afternoon tea as well as the breakfast.
Hotel near Dukezong Ancient City,Shangri-La65.8% of visitors choose this area
Service: The store contacted us in advance, and the boss was waiting in the store at night to check in. The fruit was very sweet and we liked it. The boss gave us another one. When we checked in, he helped us move our luggage to the room and took us to understand the hotel layout.
Environment: You can see the snow-capped mountains on the fourth floor.
Hygiene: The auntie cleaned it very cleanly.
Facilities: Dry and wet separation, with washing machine and dryer.
Welcome fruit: Oranges are delicious
AAnonymous User2025.05.07
Service: The store contacted us in advance, and the boss was waiting in the store at night to check in. The fruit was very sweet and we liked it. The boss gave us another one. When we checked in, he helped us move our luggage to the room and took us to understand the hotel layout.
Environment: You can see the snow-capped mountains on the fourth floor.
Hygiene: The auntie cleaned it very cleanly.
Facilities: Dry and wet separation, with washing machine and dryer.
Welcome fruit: Oranges are delicious
Hotel near Dukezong Ancient City,Shangri-La65.8% of visitors choose this area
Shangri La Cloud Moon Han Ya Intelligent Oxygen Supply Homestay is located at No. 2 Nanpeng Cika Road, Jinlong Street, with a superior geographical location. You can drive to the store and walk 6 minutes to the center of the ancient city
NNabilahHuda2025.01.15
omg ! we really love this hotel. the host is sooooo attentive, very kind, helpful and very friendly to us. we wish that we stayed more than one night here at this place. the host upgraded our room for free since the room booked is under construction. she even provide us tea and rose milk at night. the next day, it was snowing heavily and we arent able to get a ride to the railway station, the host is very nice, she and her husband offered to send us to the station :( really love the experience. would definitely recommend this place to my friends and would repeat if i come here again. Leaving Shangri-La with hearts full of memories and a bittersweet goodbye đâš Until next time, paradise. Thank you Host ! hope to see you again sister ïŒ3
Hotel near Dukezong Ancient City,Shangri-La65.8% of visitors choose this area
We arrived a little bit late to the hotel but the owner/hotel is already ready to greet us. They are super friendly and super helpful!
Our rooms are located upstairs but they helped us with all our crazy luggages with a swift.. Walking distance to the ancient town where you can get a feet soak and massage for 68yuan and the masseuse was really good!
The owners got 3 cute cats running around playing and enjoying themselves like us. Highly recommended!
The room is spacious, with basic amenities and there is also extra blanket given because it is freaking cold in Xiangelila..
We enjoyed so much!!!
NNine Zamrina2025.05.12
We arrived a little bit late to the hotel but the owner/hotel is already ready to greet us. They are super friendly and super helpful!
Our rooms are located upstairs but they helped us with all our crazy luggages with a swift.. Walking distance to the ancient town where you can get a feet soak and massage for 68yuan and the masseuse was really good!
The owners got 3 cute cats running around playing and enjoying themselves like us. Highly recommended!
The room is spacious, with basic amenities and there is also extra blanket given because it is freaking cold in Xiangelila..
We enjoyed so much!!!
Hotel near Dukezong Ancient City,Shangri-La65.8% of visitors choose this area
Everything is superb. Significantly, the owner(a young lady) takes care of and helps with everything more than our expectations. The room and facilities are perfect. Every night, she also serves Yak hot milk to all customers. I highly recommend everyone stay here. You will get superb service with the minimum payment. Iâm very impressed.
SSweet Kookkie2025.02.07
Everything is superb. Significantly, the owner(a young lady) takes care of and helps with everything more than our expectations. The room and facilities are perfect. Every night, she also serves Yak hot milk to all customers. I highly recommend everyone stay here. You will get superb service with the minimum payment. Iâm very impressed.
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YYen Er Suzanne5 Stars â A Peaceful Getaway Surrounded by Nature
I had an amazing two-night stay at this homestay at Shangri-La (decided to extend 1 more night)! The accommodation was super comfortable and clean, offering a peaceful escape from the city. Surrounded by lush nature, fresh mountain air, and lovely ranch animals like horses, pigs, and cows â it felt like a cozy countryside retreat.
What made the stay even more special was the host's warm hospitality. He owns two adorable and friendly big dogs â a Samoyed and a Golden Retriever â as well as two super cute sheep that roam around the property. It really added to the charm and made me feel at home.
The area is quiet and relaxing, perfect for anyone looking to unwind and reconnect with nature. The owner was also very responsible and kind enough to provide return transport to the railway station, which was a huge help.
Highly recommended if you're looking for a peaceful, nature-filled stay with warm vibes and great company!
Hotel near Napa Sea Scenic Area, Shangri-La 7.5% of visitors choose this area
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MMaira HashWe planned our trip to Yunnan quite last minute and luckily managed to book this B&B â and honestly, it exceeded all my expectations! The hosts were so nice, helpful, and friendly, treating us more like family than guests. They even picked us up from the train station and dropped us off, which made everything so convenient.
We also had dinner at their restaurant â the food was pretty good too!
The highlight was definitely the view from our room: a stunning, scenic view of Napahai that Iâll never forget.
I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Shangri-La. Hopefully, weâll get the chance to come back in the future!
Hotel near Napa Sea Scenic Area, Shangri-La 7.5% of visitors choose this area
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9.7/10
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AAndy YxyzWe have gotten the suite, which comprised a king sized and queen sized beds. The room was spacious equipped with advanced tech such as xiaomi (akin to Siri/Google assistant) to control lighting and curtains.
Itâs a pity that the room comes with only one toilet and one bathing area though a jacuzzi is also available along the two connecting rooms. Room was clean and pillow was fluffy.
Service was reasonable as we extended our stay. The hotel team helped to carry our luggage to the another room. Though the website did state complimentary transit services from hotel to station and vice versa, it was not offered to us. But during arrival, because our cab took us to the wrong hotel, they took effort to pick us from the wrong hotel to the right hotel.
Of course, its pet dog is a magnet to customer.
Overall, the stay was pleasant and I recommend to potential customers coming to ShangriLa.
Hotel near Dukezong Ancient City, Shangri-La 65.8% of visitors choose this area
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GGuest UserMy room was as described. Functional and nice and warm (with heating on) with an excellent hot shower and nice wooden wall beams.
The people who run the place are lovely and also offer nice breakfast options in the morning.
The only small note I have is that (despite best efforts and a very modern ventilation system in the bathroom) the bathroom is already moldy. I understand that it's a challenge to get under control given the climate.
I would stay again next time, and actually spend more than just one night here. There is so much you can explore here!
CCaroZimThe best thing about this hotel is the view from the room. Unfortunately, that's as good as it gets! I really don't understand why it has such good reviews as I don't think it deserves them. Our room was really dirty - the first thing I saw when I walked in was dirt on the floor and clumps of hair in the corner by the furniture as well as hair on the floor. The most revolting thing was the bath mat on the floor - the parts of it that should have been white were a very dirty brown - it obviously hadn't been washed in many months. The âfittedâ sheets on the bed had bleach stains on them and they didn't fit the bed properly as they didn't tuck under the mattress which meant it came loose during the night. The mattress was very uncomfortable (hard and lumpy) - there was no mattress protector on the bed or protectors on the pillows. The walls are paper thin and, unfortunately, we had three very loud and excitable young women next door to us who talked and laughed very loudly until after midnight on all three nights we were there. The room wasn't serviced for the 3 nights we were there and we had to ask for extra toilet paper and water as they didn't put any in on the first day. We also had to empty our own bins and ask them to come and collect them from outside our door. The staff were friendly enough, but they seemed to spend all day on their phones lounging around in the rather untidy and dirty looking reception area. All the common areas were dirty too - the staircase hadn't been vacuumed any time recently as there was dirt on every stair. The place has a very neglected and uncared for feel about it which is a real pity as it could be lovely if some time and effort was put into making it clean and tidy and updating the furniture and bedding. It seems that the staff are very bored with their jobs and have no interest in keeping the place nice for customers.
Hotel near Dukezong Ancient City, Shangri-La 65.8% of visitors choose this area
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MMayurThese people are amazing, mother zhouma son dawa and all other workers. We had such an amazing experience, they picked us up from Tina after we finished our 1 day hike from tea horse guest house to Tina. Sadly we were just staying here for 1 night. We had the best of the best food here, 100% better than half way guest house where we stopped for lunch. And the views from rooms here is hard to believe and must be experienced in reality. There is a cute dog khala in property which kept my son truly amazed during all our time. Dawa also dropped us back to Tina to catch our bus to shangrila. Last day they were also going to a nearby village for pig slaughter ceremony and they kindly invited us but sadly we had to leave for our next destination. We should definitely come here again in our lifetime. Thank you so much.
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JjshanghaiWe stayed at the Wake Up Mountain Hotel in June 2024 for a week. The Hotel is wonderful. The rooms are clean, the bathrooms are excellent, and the view from the windows of the mountains is fantastic. The Hotel also has a viewing area (and a bar) on the roof, providing the best sunrise view of the entire region's mountains. The restaurant has a great menu and excellent food; it is the best restaurant in the area. Finally, the staff Wenwen and others are wonderful, friendly and helpful. They arranged car and driver tours for us to travel around the area and addressed our requests. Excellent stay. They are highly recommended. Ken and Jacqueline
PPongnarin LeelaumpikulFor foreigners, it might be difficult to find the right building because the sign board shows as âLiudeng Innlâ. However, it is easy to get here from the train station by bus #7 and taxi. The owner and wife are friendly and helpful. Even I comes to bother their dinner, they ask me to join and help me immediately. The room #928 is hugh and clean. Beds are firm and comfortable. They comes with elctronic blankets. Moreover, there is a movable heater which is really useful in the freezing night. Surprisingly, I can see the landmark of the Big Praying Wheel from the window of my bathroom. One thing annoying me is that shower is diificult to control between hot and cold water. I need only warm water but it always swing between very hot and cold every 10-15 seconds.
I ask the owner to book a taxi for my early check-out to get the bus to Yading. He kindly offers me a free pick-up by his car. Thank you very much.
Noted: Many restaurants nearby and easy to access Shangri-La Dukezong Ancient City and Daguishan Park.
Hotel near Dukezong Ancient City, Shangri-La 65.8% of visitors choose this area
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GGuest UserYourland Hotel is run and operated by a very hard working lady who essentially does everything herself - from welcoming guests, cooking breakfast, cleaning the rooms and washing the bed sheets & laundry. The rooms are very clean and neatly organised, it has all the comforts that any hiker should need in such a remote location that is high up in the mountains (e.g. electric blankets, warm showers, etc.) Please do note that the warm water does need sometime to reheat especially if another guest takes a shower right away after the first guest. It will not be sufficient time for the water heating machine to heat the water. You should take note of the number that is displayed on the water heater. By default in our room, it showed the number of 44 and after the first guest took the shower, it went down to 19. If someone takes a shower right away at that moment, it will be cold so the next person should wait a bit until the number displayed moves up.
The views in the morning are amazing as you can see the mountain ranges on three different sides so you get a very good panoramic view from the terrace of the hotel. After a long day of hiking, our moods were lightened up when we were welcomed by the friendly and playful Labrador Retriever whose name is Dou Dou. Such a lovely dog ïŒ3. I would recommend you to stay here if you are looking for a place to stay in Upper Yubeng, it's good base for your planned hikes to the Glacier Lake and Nise Ranch. The place might be a bit difficult to locate if you arrive in Yubeng late at night (like we did since we walked all the way from Ninong, which was really tiring), but once you get the gist of it, it's very easy to remember and locate.
AAhranHi folks! I know you have limited time and you can hardly make a decision where to stay among this hostel or the others like Halfway hostel and Tina hostel, especially if you've never been to this area, Hutaoxia or Leaping Tiger George. Without any hesitation, I would highly recommend you to stay here for a couple of reasons.
1) This is a legendary place with history. You know that.
2) There is a common area outside the cafe with comfortable tables, chairs and pillows where you can enjoy the scenery and the night starts. The view is breathtaking. In my opinion, it was much better than the one from Tigerbucks in Halfway Hostel.
The restaurant is downstairs. The food was tasty and the price was reasonable. I cannot compare it with the one served by others as I had no chance to try it.
The newly built rooms are even better. The floors are heated, which we Koreans are crazy about. đ To book those rooms, you probably need to do it at least a few months in advance. I stayed in the old one, but nothing to complain about.