[Real Review] A Collision of Desert Style and Rainforest! I Don't Want to Leave This GZ Hotel

🌴 [Location] The hotel is located in Building D5, Jingdai Village, GZ Xishuangjing. It is only a 5-minute walk to the Starry Night Market, and popular attractions such as the Golden Pagoda and the Mekong River Six Nations Water Market are all within 1 km. It is about a 20-minute taxi ride from Gasa Airport. The hotel offers a free airport pick-up service (reservation required 1 day in advance). There are many restaurants nearby, and it is a 3-minute walk to popular restaurants such as Miaomiaodan Border Snacks and Thai Coconut Tianxiang Six Nations Cuisine. It is recommended to try the lemon guava palm fish and tom yum soup. 🏨 [Hotel Design] The hotel is themed around a desert style, with tropical cacti planted in the courtyard, matched with streamlined sofas and a temperature-controlled infinity pool. Every shot you take is worthy of a magazine cover. The guest rooms use a smart guest control system, and the hot tub rooms with king beds are equipped with private hot tubs and floor-to-ceiling windows. The 40㎡ space is spacious and comfortable, and the bedding meets high-end star standards. It is worth mentioning that each room in the hotel is equipped with a Xiaomi hair dryer, electronic scale, and mini-refrigerator, showing great attention to detail. 💎 [Core Services] ✅ Free pick-up and drop-off: Includes airport/high-speed rail station pick-up and drop-off, and shuttle bus service within the GZ scenic area to solve travel pain points ✅ Featured experience: Provides Dai costume styling + environmental portrait shooting (reservation required in advance), professional photographers capture vacation moments ✅ Dining options: A combination of Chinese and Western styles is available for the daily nine-square-grid breakfast (recommended rice noodles and freshly baked bread). Free afternoon tea is served in the afternoon, and Dai-style barbecue is available in the courtyard restaurant. ✅ Family-friendly facilities: The children’s slide room is very popular among children around 4 years old, and the temperature-controlled swimming pool is equipped with children’s floating boards. ⚠️ [Things to Note] 1. During peak season (November–April), reservations must be made 7 days in advance, and some room types are subject to a surcharge of CNY 100–300/night. 2. The hotel is located in the scenic area. Pay attention to the safety of electric vehicles at night (walking is recommended). 3. Hot tub rooms require 2 hours to fill with water. It is recommended to contact the butler to prepare upon check-in. 💰 [Value Analysis] Basic room types are about CNY 400/night in the off-season, including double breakfast + airport pick-up; the hot tub king bed room package is CNY 1,099 for 3 nights (including afternoon tea + travel photography), which is suitable for couples or girlfriends traveling together. Compared with similar design hotels in the surrounding area, the value for money is outstanding. 🌅 [Nearby Activities] ▫️ Starry Night Market: It is recommended to go after 19:00 to avoid peak crowds. It is recommended to take Dai costume photos (average price of CNY 299/set). ▫️ Manting Park: A 10-minute taxi ride. It is recommended to enter the park at 8:00 am to photograph the "General Buddhist Temple + Dai King Royal Garden". ▫️ Wild Elephant Valley: About a 1-hour drive by chartered car. It is recommended to experience rainforest elephant herding (CNY 298/person). 📌 [Blogger Tips] 1. The hotel offers free Pu'er tea tasting. You can enjoy tea and the scenery on the courtyard terrace. 2. The best time to take photos in the temperature-controlled swimming pool is 16:00–18:00. The light and shadow are stunning when the sun shines obliquely. 3. If you are driving, you can park for free. The roads in the scenic area are narrow, so it is recommended to go out early and return late to avoid congestion. This hotel perfectly combines the ruggedness of the desert with the lushness of the rainforest. It can not only meet the needs of taking photos, but also provide an in-depth vacation experience. Whether it is a family trip or a couple's honeymoon, it is a preferred choice for accommodation in GZ. The only regret is that the trip was too short. I will stay here again when I come to Xishuangbanna next time! Xishuangbanna Jinghong Heliyue Resort Hotel (GZ Starry Night Market Branch)