Xinsu Snow Mountain Qingcheng Panoramic Holiday Club

Our stay at Xinsu has been nothing short of amazing. What differentiates this homestay from the rest is the warmth we experienced from the staff. The staff were all very kind and friendly, chatting with us and sharing their knowledge of Lijiang and the Chinese ethnic culture. We had arrived in Lijiang with a very skeletal itinerary and no clue that we had to book Jade Dragon Mountain 3 days in advance. The staff at Xinsu thoroughly went through our itinerary with us and suggested various locations including Lashihai Wetland Area. They also tried their best to help us fight for the last minute tickets to Jade Dragon Mountain. Although we were not able to secure the last minute tickets, we are incredibly appreciative of the effort from the staff as they went the extra mile to extend a helping hand. Xinsu staff were also very conscientious, helping us to arrange private transport with a lady driver as we were two female travellers. The lady driver was also very accommodating and had continued to bring us around when we travelled up to ShangriLa. As an accommodation, Xinsu had everything we needed as well, lots of water for us to get used to the lack of humidity, a humidifier, a washer and dryer that was easily accessible. When we ordered in some Aloe Vera gel for some sun burns we suffered, the staff mentioned that guests could simply ask them for such items, and there was no need to spend the extra dollars. We were very surprised to hear that, as we did not have much experience with home stays before. This made us feel very well taken care of. Best part of Xinsu was the location. We could see the Jade Dragon Mountain every morning and the hotel oversees the rest of the Lijiang Ancient City. It was a very beautiful sight to wake up to in the morning, and a serene way to end our day when we returned to spend the night. Note to future guests: Be sure to reach out to the homestay as early as possible. Xinsu staff earnestly help to make your stay with them as smooth as possible. Word of caution to future travellers visiting Lijiang Ancient City: As the paths are made of pebbles/stone and have been gradually polished over the years, please wear a good pair of shoes and walk carefully through the city. We had heard from the staff that it is a common occurrence for guests to sprain their ankles, and we ourselves had almost slipped a few times as well.