Shaxi Upstay

This upstay is far more beautiful than the photo. This was a great highlight of our trip and the place that felt most authentic. Dahua and his family are very generous and attentive hosts and made my brother, my 11 year old daughter and I feel so welcomed. He organised a wonderful trip into the hills for us where we had an all-day picnic, some pony riding and gentle hand-made archery! He also drove us to where you walk to the various nearby caves and grottoes (monkeys are everywhere!), which was a really enjoyable walk and hike, interesting, and a highly memorable experience with beautiful views over the hills and valleys. Their food is really healthy and homemade and they kindly accommodated our western taste when my daughter asked for a non-Yunnan breakfast😉 Shaxi town is touristy in peak season but had a gentleness that other places around Lijiang lack. We stayed for two nights but three would have been better. It’s just a lovely environment to be in. Don’t miss the Friday morning market!

Great place, friendly owner (speaks English), beautiful region.

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房间设施非常用心，里面小到沐浴乳、洗发精、毛巾消毒、就连拖鞋都很好穿，房间设计和风景更是一绝，是一个会想要常住的地方。

都很满意

La gentillesse et la disponibilité des hôtes. La qualité de la chambre. Le calme tranquille des environs.

真是注定缘分！谁能想到入住前数百公里外问路意外邂逅老板大华，这般奇遇本身就足够难忘。大华为人谦和亲切，充满智慧与品味，闲聊中我们收获很多风土人情故事令人难忘，感觉像很久以前就认识的好朋友一般。 民宿坐落于沙溪沙登村，与古镇有一定距离，村落既静谧悠然又不失烟火气息，紧邻石宝山沙登箐徒步路线，出行进山十分便捷。 民宿设计独具巧思，细节处处暗藏心思，一路参观忍不住连连惊叹，装修布置尽显大华用心打磨。最喜欢的是全屋通透清风流转，格局特别舒心顺畅。公共区域书籍丰富还有钢琴，孩子们逗逗猫咪看看书太惬意了。早餐可选择中式或是西式品类，全部手工制作丰盛可口。 感念这场奇妙相遇结缘大华，谢谢你的专业行程推荐和各处照顾，有幸相逢，期待重逢！愿更多有缘人遇到“村上村宿”。 It was truly fate! Who would have thought that, hundreds of kilometers away before our stay, we had unexpectedly run into the owner, Dahua, while asking for directions? It was a magical encounter. Dahua is humble, warm and friendly, full of wisdom and good taste. During our chat, we heard many unforgettable stories about the local customs and culture. It felt as if we were old friends who had known each other for a long time. The homestay is located in Shadeng Village of Shaxi. A short distance from the ancient town. The village is quite and right next to the Shadeng Qing hiking trail on Shibao Mountain, making it very convenient to head into the mountains. The homestay’s design is ingeniously conceived, with thoughtful touches hidden in every detail. As we looking around the place, we couldn’t help but marvel at every turn. The decoration and design clearly reflect Dahua’s meticulous attention to detail. What I loved most was the open, airy feel throughout the room, with a layout that’s exceptionally comfortable. The communal lounge are well-stocked with books and even feature a piano—it was such a delight for the kids to play with the cats and read there. Breakfast offers both Chinese and Western options, all freshly homemade with abundant portions and delicious flavors. We cherish this magical encounter with Dahua. Thank you for your professional itinerary suggestions and thoughtful care throughout our stay. Grateful for our meeting, we look forward to crossing paths again soon! We also wish all kindred spirits a wonderful stay at Shaxi Upstay.

Everything! Fabulous property and absolutely wonderful host family. We felt so cared for and the rooms were super nicely equipped and beds very comfortable. Fantastic views of the countryside, amazing food options at the hotel. Hosts went the extra mile with some appointments we needed to make and also helping us wash and dry clothes (and warm ourselves back up!) after a huge rainfall on our hike. We had the best time, Shaxi old town is not far away and beautiful, and we will be back!

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We had a fantastic stay at Shaxi Upstay. We had a family suite which was very spacious, beautifully maintained and spotlessly clean. Our hosts were wonderful and arranged everything from delicious meals and snacks, laundry service, local transfers into Shaxi Ancient Town and helped us with advice and further arrangements for our onward travels. If we are ever in this area again, we will return. Thankyou for making our stay so memorable.

Our stay at Shaaxi Upstay was like being in paradise. The house is located in a small village, about a 20-minute walk from Shaxi Old Town. There is also a shuttle service, and bicycles are available to borrow. The rooms are spacious, beautifully decorated, and very well equipped. They are arranged around a stunning garden where it is a pleasure to relax and spend time. The family took wonderful care of us and made us feel completely at home. The meals prepared by the hostess were fresh and absolutely delicious. It was very difficult for us to leave this wonderful place. We would highly recommend Shaaxi Upstay to anyone looking for a peaceful and authentic stay.

Pulizia, gentilezza, altissima qualita' degli alimenti e cura dei dettagli. La struttura e' meravigliosa e ci e' dispiaciuto andare via!

Tutto perfetto.

員工非常親切，知道我們抵達時尚未吃午餐，立刻煮米線給我們。 辦理入住的桌上，擺著李子、花生、葵花子，現泡綠茶。坐在廊下，用餐、吃零食、品茶，清風徐來，旅途的疲勞都消除了。 民宿距離沙溪古鎮有幾公里，提供到古鎮來回的小黃車免費接駁，十分便利。 早餐有西式（自製麵包）、中式（米線）、優格、果醬、腰果、麥片、水果、飲料，豐富美味。 民宿建築跟室內裝潢都很有民俗特色，美侖美奐。設備用品等非常完備高端，連垃圾桶都全部是感應式。 總之，這是一次非常滿足愉快的住宿經驗。如果還有機會來沙溪，會想再次入住。

La disponibilité de Mandy, les informations données, la location de l'établissement

Shaxi Upstay and cannot recommend it highly enough. Da Hua, his wife and his family made us feel completely at home from the moment we arrived, cooking was outstanding, and their daughter’s warmth and kindness added such a special touch throughout our stay. When a rainstorm hit during our walk, the whole family went out of their way to make sure we were brought back, made comfortable and looked after, which we really appreciated. The property itself is stunning: beautifully designed with genuine luxury touches, cedar wood throughout, and bedrooms with the most gorgeous views over the valley and surrounding mountains. They even sorted our laundry for us, which was such a helpful touch mid-trip. This is a truly special, family-run place in one of the most beautiful and authentic corners of Yunnan, Shaxi itself is stunning and we were only a 20 minute walk, 5 min bike or car ride away. We felt completely cared for the entire time and left already planning our return. Can’t wait to come back!

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Fabulous clean and new place with excellent hosts who were extremely friendly, hospitable and helpful. A beautiful homestay I would recommend to everyone, and will like to return if I am ever in Shaxi! Thank you

Séjour exceptionnel, adresse à recommander sans hésitation. L’accueil a été irréprochable, avec une communication fluide et efficace aussi bien via Booking que via WeChat. Tout a été simple : accès facile, stationnement sans difficulté, et même une arrivée anticipée acceptée sans aucun problème. J’ai été reçu avec beaucoup d’attention (thé et petits gâteaux), ce qui donne immédiatement le ton. L’hôtel est situé dans un petit hameau très calme, au cœur des champs. Ce n’est pas isolé, mais parfaitement paisible. Le vieux centre de Shaxi est à seulement 2 km : une agréable marche d’environ 20 minutes permet d’en profiter pleinement, tout en retrouvant le calme absolu le soir. C’est clairement le meilleur compromis entre immersion et tranquillité. La chambre est d’un niveau remarquable, largement comparable à un très bon 4 étoiles. Literie confortable, équipements modernes et soignés : bouilloire Xiaomi avec réglage précis de température, chauffe-serviettes, poubelles automatiques, toilettes japonaises… tout est pensé dans le détail. Mention spéciale également pour les produits respectueux de l’environnement. Le petit déjeuner est un vrai point fort : café artisanal local, fruits frais, pain perdu, omelette, produits de qualité… le tout dans une salle chaleureuse avec cheminée. L’ensemble est à la fois généreux et raffiné. Le cadre est superbe, avec un très beau jardin, une atmosphère paisible et un vrai sens de l’accueil. On sent un établissement tenu avec exigence et passion. Je reviendrai sans hésiter lors d’un prochain passage dans la région.

Dahua and his family are doing everything and beyond to make the stay as comfortable as possible and offer plenty small and big services free of charge (bicycles, TV set up to watch a european football match at night, small and long rides for drop off an pick up from hiking). Initially, I couldn't believe a location can be rated with 10.0 and I rarely give a 10.0, but in this case I would give even more if I could. Additionally, the facility is in perfect condition, modern, clean and cozy with several fire places. The dinner and breakfast is cooked freshly, with a big variety: noodles, cereals, eggs, bread, even some delicious ham, meet, cheese and more. This place is really unbelievable, really calm and peaceful between the fields, just 2km from the ancient town.

There's really nothing to say here...

Property retains the old village vibe but the interior is new and tasteful Amenities and layout well thought out. There are warmers for towels, sterilisers for cups and bedroom slippers, and even a humidifier. Family run hotel and host is very hospitable. Breakfast is wholesome and mostly homemade. We had the rice noodles which is hearty and delicious . Definitely recommended

Location is a little off the main old street but host offers shuttle services to nearby town. You can also borrow one of their many bicycles and cycle around the village.

Breakfast was excellent as most things are homemade.

All is good

環境清幽，房間整潔，食物美味，服務完美

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Notre logement préféré en Chine ! Tout était absolument parfait. L'accueil par une famille adorable (le père anglophone aux petits soins, la mère merveilleuse cuisinière et le fiston qui égaye les repas avec ses jeux), la chambre ultra confortable, le calme, les belles vues... Nous en garderons un merveilleux souvenir. Nous avons aussi pu profiter de vélos gratuits pour explorer les environs et Dahua nous a gentiment conduits au sommet de Shibaoshan en nous donnant ses conseils pour redescendre à pieds jusqu'au village. Un grand merci !

細膩用心的服務品質，不僅僅在硬體設備方面做到十分到位，每一位服務同仁都會非常關心和貼心的照顧入住者的需求，我長年旅遊，這裡是我唯一可以當成家的地方，太美好了😊

完全沒有不滿意⋯⋯只有比較難訂到房，希望我下次可以訂到多天入住

It has been so many times in the reviews, but we had spectacular stay. First of all the accommodation is beautiful, super clean with several wonderful details that we didn’t come across in Yunnan. The owner and his wife are super kind and friendly. The wife cooks delicious meals. Our kids loved the bikes and the whole village is so quiet and lovely. We really hope to return in near future. 🙏🏻

Lovely and welcoming guesthouse short walking distance from Shaxi old town. Delicious home cooked food and friendly owners. Room very clean and equipped with convenient gadgets. Don’t be discouraged by location please. It’s only about 20min walk from old town and so much quieter and authentic countryside slow paced life. Highly recommended!

All perfect!

A true gem - everything about this stay was amazing. The hotel is beautiful and authentic; the rooms are clean, well-equipped, extremely comfortable, and thoughtfully designed down to the smallest details. The location is excellent. What truly made the experience special was the hotel owner and his lovely family. They host from the heart, and it shows in every detail. On top of that, the owner has a deep love for and knowledge of hiking, nature, and the history of Shaxi and the area, which was incredibly helpful for us. If you’re looking for high quality accommodation, an authentic experience, and valuable local tips - this is the place. Perfect for families, couples, and backpackers.

Great hospitality from DaHua and his family, the place is beautiful with a modern twist. They helped us to plan our days at ShaXi, a well preserved ancient town. My kid had a great time playing with theirs :) Thank you.

Wish I could stay longer.

Amazing experience. We felt so welcomed and cared for the entire trip. Every detail is thought through from the food to the furnishings. Organic fresh ingredients are used in every meal, as someone who doesn’t like the excess oil in most Chinese food, this was perfect. I’m already looking forward to returning.

This has been the best stay experience of my whole trip across China. The host are amazing people and the feeling was like being part of the family. The location is quiet and comfy, renovated with taste. is short did ride to the old city ( but i was also driven by the host!) and perfect when getting back through the Shibaoshan trail by foot. I has an amazing dinner and on my request they allowed me to participate in the cooking experience to help the amazing host wife in prepping as well enjoying delicious mushroom foraged in the morning by the grandfather! The host speak very nice english and was supportive on all my queries. Last comment on their son and daughter that are very kind and affectionate. I strongly recommend this guesthouse and I will be back should i visit the enchanting Shaxi area again.

Clean, comfortable, homey and well thought out homestay! The owner Dahua and his family took great care of us. Will definitely come back and stay in this super comfortable traditional house on the outside but modern and equipped with high tech toilet with heating and luxurious beddings!

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Da Hua sent us detailed instructions on how to get there prior to the stay, and the family prepared a sumptuous dinner for us as we arrived late at night. The breakfast was a spread as well, the mixian was really good! Da Hua and his family were all very friendly and warm to us, and the level of service was outstanding. Although the location may not be the most convenient (it's a slight distance from the Shaxi ancient town), they provided us with transport to and fro the city. Most importantly, the room has exceeded my expectations! The beds, the toilet, the amenities - everything was perfect! Will definitely return to Shaxi Upstay if I visit Shaxi again!

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This property has been favourited in my booking.com account for the longest time after watching the Chinese drama 'Meet Yourself'. I finally had a chance to go this year, and this place was everything I hoped for and more. Shaxi Upstay was the best possible accomodation I could have picked for my Shaxi adventure, run by Dahua and his very kind and hospitable family: 1. Location: A short 10-15 minute bicycle ride to the Shaxi ancient town. The property has bicycles freely available to borrow to cycle to the nearby ancient town and Shaxi bookstore. The calming bicycle ride passing by Shaxi mountains and fields is one of the memories I will never forget for a long time. 2. Comfort: The property, despite its small town charm, is outfitted with high quality applicances, complete with bidet and rain shower. I am not kidding when I say the bathroom is top in class. Even the bins are automated and the comfy beds come with in-built heaters to keep you warm in winter. The wooden outfittings and furniture also give off a lovely rustic scent. There is also a separate study with a warm fireplace, perfect for lounging in the evenings. 3. Safety and environment: As the property is situated a distance from the ancient town, it is very peaceful and serene. All doors and windows have proper secure locks on them, and the entire property also has a main gate that is locked at night. 4. Food and hospitality: Dahua was so kind and accomodative to our dietary requirements. If you are vegan or vegetarian it can sometimes be hard to find local food when travelling in China. However, he ensured that a vegan daily breakfast spread was prepared for us. It was delicious and reminded me of home. His wife is an amazing chef! We often chose to eat dinner at the property and we felt that we never missed out on Yunnan's local specialties even though we had dietary restrictions. Mushroom hotpot, Mixian, freshly baked bread, Momos - we got to try all these and more, thanks to them. ...

Nothing - I loved everything about my stay here

The hotel owner (a family) very one of the kindest people ive met. They made me feel like home and the food was amazing!! Brillant cook. It's very quiet and easy to access by car from shaxi old town like a 10 Minute drive or like a 20 min walk. Very nice if you wanna have some peace and quiet and really the family for me was the best Part of the hotel.

The owner made us feel very comfortable and was very hospitable that we really felt at home!

Not enough hanging hooks in the toilet for clothes and the wooden stairs to the guest rooms on 2nd floor can be a little slippery.

Tout était parfait : de l’accueil avec un goûter et des fruits frais, aux conseils de notre hôte, la chambre à la fois confortable et jolie, une bonne literie, des petits déjeuners et dîners incroyables, le prêt de vélos ! Bref notre meilleure expérience en Chine

Rien !

All of it, the welcome lemonade, watermelon and sweets, the most amazing food, free to use mountainbikes, free laundry service, etc. Also the location was great, 5min cycling to Shaxi and you can walk to the Shizhongshan grottoes through a beautiful route with almost no people.

乾淨舒適的房間跟餐點，還可以擼貓

I've visited dozens hotels and guesthouses in China but this one was definitely head and shoulders above all the others. From the picturesque location in a village flocked between the old town and quiet mountain trails, to welcoming and helpful host family, it all made our stay in Shaxi a highlight of the month-long China trip. I'm sure that with time the place is going to only get better. The vegetarian mixian option for breakfast was just a cherry on top.

La cena è la gentilezza del proprietario

All support that we need and more. From transport, extra fruits with fantastic breakfast. They even cotacted us because of thunderstorm. Quiet authentic place. Wanted to stay longer.

Niets aan te merken.

Staff gentilissimo e attento ad ogni esigenza. La struttura molto bella e dotata di tutto ciò che può essere utile, anche le biciclette per raggiungere Shaxi. Lo staff fornisce ottima colazione e servizio ristorante ottimo e a prezzi di mercato ( importante dal momento che la struttura dista alcuni km dalla città) . La struttura e collocata in un contesto rurale molto affascinante.

La struttura non accetta carte di credito, a differenza di quanto jndicato su Booking, ho dovuto pagare in contanti, sebbene accettino valute straniere.

Awesome food!! modern,clean room.

Dashua, the host, make everything he can for you to spend a great time in his property. The hotel is pretty, the rooms are huge, all in wood, the beds are extremely comfortable, there is heating in the bathroom, a small library with a fireplace:) and most of all Dashua is a great host, he helps us a lot not to get lost, find the nice places. He really takes good care of his guest.

Nothing. The hotel is a few km from the old town but you can take bikes at the hotel for free so it s really easy.

Wonderful stay with lovely friendly family. The owner Da Hua did everything he could to make our stay as amazing and memorable as possible. Our family of 4 stayed at the Beautiful Bugu family rooms with amazing views, every detail has been taken into consideration to make their place also as environmentally friendly as possible, from the materials of the guest house to their freshly hand picked herbal tea, from the organic ingredients for shampoos and body wash, to home made food all from scratch, sourced from their gardens and next door neighbours’. Simply amazing experience- 5 star professional service with passionate and personal touch from the owner Da Hua. Dahua took care of us from the point of collections to the airport drop off. His wife is talented chef from western pastry to Chinese dishes they are all beautifully made and loved by the whole family. Da Hua’s son, a lively cute little boy who played games and shared toys with our kids, which added unexpected joy to the trip. During our stay Da Hua took us to the Shaxi old town, to a boat trip in a beautiful lake, the kids managed to take little train journey, fed the monkey in shibaoshan, fed and milked the goat at the neighbour’s house. What memorable experience! We will be back! Next time would like Da Hua to take us to explore the stone caves, hiking and camping and simply staying there for a while to be totally immersed in the local culture. Thank you!

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Shaxi Upstay truly is a hidden paradise with committed owner, Dahua and his family. It felt like a natural home away from home. I was so impressed with the level of comfort and attention to detail. I’ve visited Shaxi Upstay twice — first time with Pavel Dvořák and his travel agency — and I was mesmerized by the luxurious accommodations. The staff were also excellent, which is why I chose to return for my next trip. Dahua (an experienced travel guide - can arrange even a Roadtrip in Tibet) welcomed us with tea and delicious fruits, making the check-in experience memorable from the start. His wife is an excellent cook, so you’ll also enjoy high-quality local cuisine—don’t miss the yak steak, it’s truly delicious! If you're on a long trip, you can ask the staff to do your laundry. It only takes a few hours, and your clothes come back fresh and ready for the next leg of your journey. Looking forward to visit Shaxi again an stay in Dahuas Hotel.

I wish i could stay longer :)

We loved everything about this family run accommodation. Upon check-in, they served us herbal tea (chrysanthemum plus some other flowers) that they picked out themselves from the nearby mountains. They also served some homemade biscuits. Feel free to inform them you have dietary restrictions. They will let you know the ingredients they used so you can decide if it's suitable for you. They gave us a free upgrade and we got a lovely two bedroom suite. The views from the room were stunning. You see the fields nearby and you also have a beautiful internal courtyard view. The room includes a humidifier, warmers for your bathroom slippers and towels. The toilet has a bidet and the cleanliness is top notch. The owner speaks very good English. You will have no problem communicating with him. They provide free bicycle rentals and they can drive you around town if you request for it. Before bedtime, they served us ginger tea. They served it in the library that has a fireplace. It's a natural fireplace and not electric. The warm library has English books for children and our children enjoyed it so much. For breakfast, they served us a fully vegetarian organic meal. All the produce are organic. It was such a lovely meal. Upon check-out, they gave us a beautiful gift to remind us about the gorgeous shaxi town. Our trip to Yunnan was honestly incomplete without shaxi ancient and we are so glad we got to stay at Dahua's lovely place. I can't recommend it enough!

There was nothing I didn't like. They completed every request. We wished we could stay longer. We wished we got this kind of hospitality throughout our trip in Yunnan. I have been to many hotels and small accommodations. I can say Shaxi Upstay is one of the best.

They have really outstanding breakfast. I had noodles and my husband had bread. It's the best noodles that I have ever eaten in a long time. My husband said that the bread is also quite nice. It's a shame that we only stay here for one night. We'll definitely come back.