Renqing Cimu Mei Court

Facing Napa lake . Provide free costumes for photo taking. Very big room. Shower has hot air provided. Received goodie bag of snacks when we check out .

We stayed at the Aurora Hotel for a night in December and couldn’t have been happier with our experience - Cimu was extremely kind and welcoming, and she was just as warm as she appeared in the documentary we watched of her hotel before booking our stay. Upon arrival, Cimu provided us with a variety of traditional Tibetan clothing to wear for photos. She was extremely accommodating and patient in helping us choose our outfits. The hotel itself is absolutely beautiful, a perfect balance between traditional and modern architecture. The rooms were just as lovely and very comfortable - the heated floors and warm beds felt wonderful after a cold night outdoors, and the view of the sunrise and mountains from the windows in the attached tea room was breathtaking. Cimu’s natural talent for design and hospitality is evident in every detail, and we’ll definitely be returning the next time we visit Shangri-La!

Awesome experience at Renqing Cimu Resort (Aurora Hotel). Very warm hospitality by Cimu and family members, lovely dinner and aromatic coffee. Location was wonderful as we love the walk to Napahai area with horses grazing by the lake and mountain view :)

It's one of the best inns I've ever stayed. Cozy environment and great views. The owner was greatly generous and passionate. Plus you could try out the local traditional ethnic costumes for free. I couldn't think of one single reason why I won't visit here again. Highly recommend!

The experience staying at Renqing Cimu’s Court is incredible. We only wanted to stay away from crowd when we were looking for hotels in Shangri-La. We never expected to be able to find this jewel. It’s located about 20 minutes drive from the city, right at the edge of Napahai lake and grassland. We enjoyed amazing views of the grassland from our room’s tea patio. The hotel is equipped with all modern features without compromising on the precious traditional Tibetan styles and details. Everything was beautifully done. The horse riding activity near the Court was one of the most memorable experience we had on the whole Yunan trip - breathtaking sceneries and incredibly fun for my children. The most amazing was the owner - Renqing Cimu - a young Tibetan lady who is kind, warm, smart, passionate, strong and beautiful. Her family rallied around her to run the Court seamlessly. I unexpectedly found out that she was featured in a couple of documentary series which told stories about her journey from a young village girl to a visionary business owner. The stories are inspiring and heartwarming. I would recommend anyone reading this review to check out the series (Japanese Director Takeuchi Ryo‘s 2011 “Yangtze River: A Great Travelogue of Heaven and Earth” episode 1; and a follow up 2023 series “The Yangtze River” episode 2) I can’t recommend Renqing Cimu’s place enough. And I sincerely hope she continues on her impressive journey and realize all her dreams.

Hands down the best value hotel I've experienced in China. And what an experience it was. From the historical, immaculately maintained building to the spacious and carefully designed rooms, to the gracious and hospitable extended family running the hotel. Highly recommended for both seekers of calm and adventure!

The hotel is a gorgeous building in Tibetan style right by the lake. The family that runs the place is super supportive and approachable. The yak hot pot at the hotel restaurant is generous and accompanied by lots of veggies. The dinning room itself is a cozy place with lots of carved wood and a majestic trunk of a tree at the middle.