Yangshuo Riverside Resort Hotel

The environment is absolutely fantastic! The hotel is right by the Yulong River, almost touching the water, offering incredible views and atmosphere. The overall property is quite spacious, with a large and pleasant garden full of greenery. The room itself is roomy, the bathroom is clean and tidy, and the bedding is comfortable. The overall cleanliness is meticulously maintained, making for a truly comfortable stay.

Everything was great – the cleanliness, environment, and service. It was such a pleasure to stroll along the Yulong River within the hotel grounds and watch the bamboo rafts float by. The hotel doesn't feel old at all; it's very well-maintained. The only downside was that our room was a bit dark, but that's understandable given its traditional, 'old money' style.

After disembarking at Longtoushan Pier, it's an easy few hundred-meter walk (flat path) to the pier exit. From there, it's very easy to hail a ride-sharing car to the hotel. The hotel is located right on the Yulong River, near the Yulong River bamboo raft excursions (Jima Pier or Shuieidi Pier to Gongnong Bridge Comprehensive Pier). After your raft trip, you can rent an e-bike or walk a few hundred meters back to the hotel. There are restaurants around the hotel where you can dine in, take out, or order delivery to your room. It's very convenient to get a ride-sharing car to the bamboo raft boarding piers, or even directly to Guilin Airport (an hour-long highway drive without traffic, including a 37 RMB highway toll, totaling 180 RMB). **Environment:** The hotel has a particularly large footprint, looking very grand, antique, and elegant, with lush trees and green lawns. The interior of the hotel is richly vegetated with blooming flowers, offering pleasant scenery. You can spend a long time walking or cycling around. You can also sit by or go down to the Yulong River to admire the distant mountains and the bamboo rafts. In the morning, you can indeed hear birds chirping as you wake up naturally, though you won't be woken *by* the birds. **Facilities:** The hotel has two outdoor swimming pools (closed in winter). The rooms are spacious, with wide twin beds, a bathtub, and a powerful hairdryer. The curtains are blackout, and the air conditioning fan is quiet. Various covered walkways mean you don't have to worry about rain. **Service:** Breakfast is served until 10:30 AM, which is very considerate. There's a wide variety of Chinese and Western dishes, including freshly prepared noodles, which taste great and meet five-star hotel standards. Afternoon tea can be reserved in advance with the front desk and set aside for guests to enjoy after returning from their tours in the evening. You can add the front desk on WeChat for related services. **Hygiene:** Clean and tidy.

This hotel is nestled along the Yu Long River, boasting lush greenery and a beautiful environment. It's so relaxing to sit by the river and watch the bamboo rafts float by. The rooms are spacious and well-equipped. Since it was off-season, we practically had the breakfast area to ourselves, and the service was excellent! It's within walking distance to the Wan Jing pier for a leisurely drift, and a 10-minute taxi ride to the Shui E Di pier. Food options nearby are limited, so you might want to take a taxi to West Street for more dining choices.

When in Yangshuo, I still prefer hotels, even though guesthouses can be more unique. Hotels generally offer better quality and hygiene. The hotel's location is also in the best area of the Yulong River, with pleasant surroundings. From the room, you can directly see the bamboo rafts on the Yulong River.

The hotel is located by the Yulong River Gongnong Bridge, allowing guests to walk to the final stop of the Jima-Comprehensive Pier bamboo raft route. From the hotel's riverside walkway, you can see bamboo rafts navigating the Yulong River weir, and the landscaping is thoughtfully designed. Due to the season, we couldn't use the outdoor pool or terrace bed, so I imagine the experience would be even better in summer. The staff are highly professional and respond quickly to requests.