Xishuangbanna Gaozhuang In-Depth Review! A Treasure Hotel a 5-Minute Walk From the Night Market

Just finished my Xishuangbanna trip and I have to share this "tropical oasis" hidden in Gaozhuang with you all—Xishuangbanna Jinghong Hope Land Resort Hotel (Gaozhuang Starlight Night Market Branch)! From its location to the experience, it's a "textbook example," directly maximizing the happiness of my Xishuangbanna trip ✨ 🌟 Location: A "Time Management Master" Within Walking Distance of the Night Market The best thing about staying in Gaozhuang is the "freedom to walk"! This hotel is a 350m walk to the right (5 minutes as tested) directly to Exit 3 of the Starlight Night Market. Every evening, you can stroll into the night market at a leisurely pace, just in time for the opening of the Dai dance and the moment when the lights are at their brightest~ In the early morning, you can also take an 8-minute walk to the Great Golden Pagoda Temple to take empty shots, with the sunlight shining on the golden pagoda, every shot is wallpaper-worthy 📸 Transportation is also super worry-free: free airport pick-up service (book 12 hours in advance), a 20-minute taxi ride from the airport; free parking for self-driving, but it is more recommended to take the hotel's cooperative sightseeing bus, which shuttles through the core area of Gaozhuang in 5 minutes, completely saying goodbye to traffic jams 🚗 🌵 Design: A "Photo-Op King" That Brings Morocco to Xishuangbanna As soon as you enter the hotel, you will be captured by the "desert oasis" themed courtyard! 2-meter-high euphorbia cactus, white sand beach chairs, cobalt blue swimming pool with earth-yellow rammed earth walls, just sit by the pool and you can take a blockbuster photo that "pretends to be in North Africa" in minutes~ Highly recommend the "Half Sugar·Plunge Pool Terrace Room"! The 40㎡ space has an independent open-air plunge pool, and the butler will prepare 38℃ warm water in advance and sprinkle rose petals. When you soak in the hot spring at night, you can look up to see the stars and the outline of the Great Golden Pagoda in the distance, so romantic that you get goosebumps 🌌 The public areas are full of surprises: the garden restaurant on the first floor has free Pu'er tea tasting every afternoon, the rooftop on the third floor can see the Lancang River sunset, and the swimming pool area will show open-air movies every night! Lying on a floating mat watching "Little Forest", with the rustling of palm leaves in your ears, this is the relaxation that a vacation should have~ 💁‍♀️ Service Details: "Dai-style Warmth" That Is More Considerate Than Family When checking in, the butler handed over iced lemongrass water and disinfecting wipes, and also gave a hand-drawn "Gaozhuang Hidden Guide", which marked the local's private barbecue stalls and photo spots 📒 The 24-hour front desk response speed is amazing: the air conditioner made a strange noise in the middle of the night, and arrangements were made to change to a spare room within 10 minutes; the next day, I also received brown sugar ginger tea cooked by the butler, this feeling of "being cared for" is so touching~ Breakfast is eaten in the garden restaurant, you must try the freshly cooked Yunnan small pot rice noodles, with tamarind juice and freshly cut tropical fruits, to start a day full of energy! Families with children also have children's slippers and swimming rings for free borrowing, and there is a water slide in the shallow water area of the swimming pool. Parents can lie on the lounge chairs next to them and use the free power bank to watch their children with peace of mind. Detail-oriented people are ecstatic 👨👩👧 🍽️ Surrounding Guide: A "Pit Avoidance Guide" for Eating and Drinking Well ✔️ Laos Ice Coffee Stall (180m walk): In the alley on the left side of the night market entrance, 2 yuan/bag of bagged coffee with condensed milk, more authentic than the internet-famous store, a must-buy every day! ✔️ Manxiang Guangmu Dai Flavor Barbecue (5-minute taxi ride): A 20-year-old store led by locals, the grilled three-layer meat and tofu are amazing, the tamarind juice is served by the bucket, and you can eat until you are full for 45 yuan per person 🍢 ❌ Pit Avoidance Reminder: Don't touch the "199 yuan all-inclusive" travel photography on the roadside of the night market! Choose a certified photographer who cooperates with the hotel, 299 yuan includes 3 sets of clothing + makeup + retouching, no hidden costs are more reliable; buy fruits at the Manhena wholesale market 3 km away, the mangosteen is 40% cheaper than the night market, remember to scan the code to check the official average price~ 💰 Price Reference: A "Vacation Formula" With Explosive Cost Performance Basic room types are usually 500-700 yuan/night, including double breakfast + airport pick-up. It is recommended to add 100 yuan to stay in a plunge pool room, the experience is directly upgraded to a level! The "3-night stay package" on Trip.com is too cost-effective: 1,099 yuan includes airport pick-up + travel photography + afternoon tea, which is equivalent to 366 yuan per night. Students and petty bourgeoisie can rush~ Remember to book half a month in advance during the peak season (November-February), and the price may increase by 100-200 yuan on weekends~ ✨ Summary: Who Should Lock This Hotel Into Their Itinerary? ✔️ "Lazy Players" Who Want to Stroll Around the Night Market on Foot ✔️ "Appearance Party" Who Pursue Photo-Op Rate ✔️ "Family Party" Who Want to Save Worry With Children ✔️ "Exquisite Control" Who Care About Service Details I stayed in Xishuangbanna for 3 days this time, and I went out from the hotel every day to have fun and then came back. When I was tired, I soaked in the private hot spring to relax. This experience of "walking to my happy home" is really too healing! Next time I come, I will unlock their rainforest hiking + tea making experience, looking forward to encountering more surprises~ Xishuangbanna Jinghong Hope Land Resort Hotel (Gaozhuang Starlight Night Market Branch)