Suyun Village

Our stay at Suyun Village was wonderful. We stayed two nights during a pause in our travels from Dunhuang to Xi'an. Everyone was very welcoming and helpful, the food was excellent (we are still talking about the breakfasts), the rooms were comfortable, clean, and well maintained. In the afternoons the courtyards were busy with people, eating, playing cards, drinking tea, and enjoying the company of friends and family. At night and in the mornings the place was peaceful, with the mountains in the distance and a hot cup of tea in hand it felt separated from the modern world by time and space. A glimpse into the past that won't be soon forgotten. Su Yun Xiang Zhuang is a special place, if we ever pass that way again we will certainly stay a few more nights.

After 4 trips to China spanning 29 years, this is by far our favourite place we have stayed and I do hope we can come back one day. It is out of town but worth the effort . Our hosts were amazing helping us to arrange a car and driver for a days touring the next day, the onsite restaurant serves lovely food. We love the setting with the rustic charm and tour of the property and the owners collection. The room is immaculate, with all the amenities you need and balcony to sit outside. Their own tea blend and apricot juice a speciality of the area, the list goes on. As China continues to industrialise, building modern 'new hotels' that are mostly souless, places like Suyun Village are gems and are something to be cherished.