Shangri-La Snow Mountain Hotel On the Cliff

Our stay at Balagezong was an absolute dream, truly perfect from start to finish! The hotel's location is incredible, with breathtaking secret-realm views right outside the window – mountains, rivers, snow-capped peaks, and canyons all in sight. The scenery is simply beyond compare. The food was another delightful surprise. Breakfast offered a wide variety of fresh and delicious options, and dinner was fantastic value for money – affordable yet authentic and incredibly satisfying. But the biggest praise goes to the staff! Our butler was incredibly attentive and responsible, ensuring everything was perfectly arranged and taking wonderful care of us throughout our stay, making us feel so warm and welcome. And the guide who took us to the stupa was also amazing – enthusiastic, thoughtful, and very detailed in his explanations. Super reliable. Balagezong's scenery is stunning on its own, but combined with such thoughtful and impeccable service, this trip was truly fulfilling and rejuvenating. I highly recommend it to anyone planning a visit – you won't regret it!

The most touching scenic spot of the whole trip! Staying on the mountain is highly recommended. You absolutely must stay at the Balagzong hotel on the mountain! Staying at the mountain hotel includes admission tickets and a round-trip shuttle. They also include rafting and cable car rides. When you do the math, it's practically free – such a great deal! A trip to Shangri-La is 75 per person, and absolutely worth it! Only the local drivers on the mountain can navigate those roads. When you drive along the carved-out sky road, you'll feel it was truly worth it. We were also lucky enough to see the 'golden mountain bathed in sunlight' phenomenon at Gegong! While there aren't many dining options on the mountain, honestly, for such a secluded place, the food prices are definitely not expensive. I hope Balagzong can emerge from the mountains and be discovered by more people.

This hotel is located inside Balabala Village, so the entrance ticket is already included. The architecture has a historical charm and is quite unique. The room is very spacious, clean, and the water pressure is stable. The service is excellent; they helped with our luggage, and it was very quiet at night. The breakfast was healthy and plentiful. Highly recommend!

The room is spacious, bright, and clean, perfect for families. The view from the window offers a stunning panorama of the canyon and snow-capped mountains, truly immersing you in the local ******* culture. You can feel the thoughtfulness in both the service and the accommodation. It's also very convenient for exploring the scenic area.

Balagezong (Shangri-La Grand Canyon) is truly breathtaking. If this wasn't a hotel review, I'd write extensively about it. The guesthouse's location is good, with Gezong Snow Mountain right across, seemingly within reach. However, Balagezong Village itself has few residents, making it feel quite deserted, but that's precisely what you'd expect in the heart of the mountains. The young lady at the hotel's front desk was lovely and very capable, handling many details perfectly and organizing our activities flawlessly. When I learned she was a student working during her winter break, I deeply resonated with her situation, as I, too, was studying abroad and working part-time at her age. I also want to thank the young man at the front desk who helped us with our luggage; he was very enthusiastic. During check-in, there was a minor issue (see pictures) where something in the bathroom fell off. However, my father told me not to complain so as not to trouble the young lady, and I followed his advice. That's why I gave a 5-star rating for facilities. Honestly, you do need to improve, especially the bathroom's temperature control. The heating device automatically shuts off, and once it does, the bathroom's temperature drops to about 10-odd degrees Celsius, which is really cold. I gave a poor rating for service, and this specific complaint is about breakfast. Your breakfast is truly laughable. I just want to ask your locals if they can get full from this? Paying over a thousand yuan for a room and getting a breakfast that's like a guesthouse's (or even worse than a guesthouse's) – don't you think that's incredibly unfair to the distant friends who come here to visit? I deeply admire Snamedinzhu for doing so much for his hometown and his people. So, those who come after, please don't tarnish his legacy. I also want to criticize the attitude of some locals and tourists here. Apart from the young man who checked me in and the shuttle bus drivers, other locals I encountered (like the driver the guesthouse called for our transfer and restaurant staff at the guesthouse) were unfriendly. I don't believe it's just because you're 'straightforward' or 'blunt.' Do you speak to your friends and family impolitely too? Again, please don't embarrass Snamedinzhu. If you don't welcome tourists, you can just say so. It's not like we absolutely have to come here.

This hotel is located right in the Balagezong scenic area, specifically in Bala Village, which is an excellent spot. It's definitely worth staying overnight within the park. The staff were also very good. However, the room facilities were quite poor. The door lock was faulty, the peephole was broken, and the bathtub was also broken – quite a few things were out of order. The bathroom heater wasn't working very well, making it a bit cold.

The family suite has two relatively independent rooms, with windows directly facing the snow-capped mountains and cliffs. Drawing the curtains at 8 AM, the golden glow of the sun on the mountains is right before your eyes – truly breathtaking! And 'Fat' Drolma (Pang Zhuoma) was so thoughtful, she proactively helped us take our luggage to the room.

The room is well-equipped and clean, and you can see Genzong Snow Mountain right outside the window. Dining and getting around are very convenient. The breakfast, in particular, is rich and varied, and the accompanying shuttle bus service is excellent! It's also a great spot for stargazing. Thanks for choosing us, and thanks to the owner!

Everything was well-arranged throughout our stay, and there's a free shuttle service for getting to and from the mountain, which was absolutely fantastic! The sunrise illuminating the golden peaks was right before our eyes. I highly recommend visiting after a snowfall on a clear day; it's incredibly beautiful.