Yangshuo Lijiang Fuhai Riverside Resort

The room and the views are amazing. Liked the big pool but for a nice hotel there were not much extra’s. The restaurant lacks atmosphere and isn’t inviting. The bar looked closed, the gym wasn’t really a gym. For a nice hotel on such a location, rural, they need to provide more services to make it easier to come around. Maybe it’s difficult as I’m traveling with 3 kids.

The hotel is situated in a town, 福利镇 that's a further distance from central Yangshuo but truly a class of its own. The service is impeccable (already been corresponding with them via Wechat to make arrangements, they could also help to book attraction tickets), the views are amazing, it's as if the hotel is built within a big garden. The room is huge and comfy! With a full floor to ceiling sliding door, one gets a lovely view of the hills. Falling asleep to a view like this and waking up to a view like this, this is the kind of place you want to spend a weekend away from the city buzz and do nothing but laze in bed feeling pampered. I had a twin room but each bed is a queen size and good for 4 pax to share. The room rate also included several items such as two-way transport (to and fro West Street or other locations within the city), two-way boat ride, a 1 hr photoshoot (outsourced function, advance appointment required), a local Afternoon Tea, daily breakfast and a traditional fan-drawing experience. The bathroom is huge, with a bathtub, a separate standing shower and toilet. All amenities are provided including a coffee machine. I like that the bed is firm and pillow gives great support, best pillow so far! I also like that the wardrobe is an open concept. The only area of improvement is probably the security, anyone is able to take the lift to the rooms directly. The breakfast is simple but interesting that they offer you to create your own Guilin Mifen, a local noodle specialty.