5-minute walk to the Starry Night Market! This resort brings Morocco to Xishuangbanna

[Gaozhuang Night Market Tested] 5-minute walk to the Starry Night Market! This resort brings Morocco to Xishuangbanna I. Prime Location: Double Blessing of Night Market Lights and the Lancang River View As a blogger who has visited Xishuangbanna many times, this time I specifically chose the He Puli Yue Resort Hotel (Gaozhuang Starry Night Market Branch) in the core area of Gaozhuang. The actual test shows that it only takes 350m (about 5 minutes) to walk from the side door of the hotel to Exit 3 of the Starry Night Market. Every night at 7pm, you can plunge into the lively atmosphere of the night market by walking through the alley full of oiled paper umbrellas. If you want to avoid the crowds, you can walk 8 minutes to the Dajin Pagoda Temple at 6am in the morning, and taking empty shots in the morning light is absolutely amazing. In terms of transportation, the hotel is about 9 km from Gasa Airport (20 minutes by car) and offers a free airport pick-up service (reservation required 1 day in advance); it is about 25 minutes by taxi from Xishuangbanna Station, and you can also enjoy free station pick-up. Self-driving travelers can use the free parking lot in front of the hotel, but please note that some sections of Gaozhuang are restricted, so it is recommended to transfer to the hotel's cooperative sightseeing car after arrival (on call, free pick-up and drop-off to the night market entrance). II. Design Highlights: Immersive Vacation in a Desert Oasis The hotel is inspired by the "North African Desert Oasis". As soon as you enter the courtyard, you will be attracted by the 2m-high cactus group, white sand beach chairs, and cobalt blue swimming pool. Pressing the shutter under the palm trees by the pool is a blockbuster "pretending to be in Morocco" that will sweep your social media feed. I especially recommend the **"Half Sugar · Plunge Pool Terrace Room"**. The 40㎡ space is equipped with an independent outdoor plunge pool (you can ask the butler to prepare hot water in advance), a smart toilet, and floor-to-ceiling windows. When soaking in the bath at night, you can see the lights of the distant Dajin Pagoda, which is full of atmosphere. The details of the public areas are also attentive: the garden restaurant on the first floor provides free Pu'er tea tasting + tropical fruit platter from 14:00–16:00 every day; the rooftop viewing platform on the third floor has lazy sofas, where you can capture the sunset over the Lancang River in the evening (best time is 18:30–19:10, pay attention to the weather during the rainy season); the swimming pool area opens an open-air cinema mode every night at 20:00, and floating on the water to watch "Little Forest" is very healing. III. Service Test: Detail-oriented "Lazy-Friendly" Experience When checking in, the butler will hand you iced tamarind juice + a wet towel, and give you a hand-drawn "Gaozhuang Travel Map", which marks the barbecue stalls and hidden spots that locals often visit. The actual test shows that the 24-hour front desk responds extremely quickly: the air conditioner was reported to have abnormal noise at 11pm in the middle of the night, and a replacement to a spare room was arranged within 10 minutes; the next day, the butler also sent a homemade lemon honey water, which was as considerate as an old friend. Breakfast is served in the garden restaurant. Yunnan's small pot rice noodles are a must-try (you can choose to add beef/mushrooms), paired with freshly baked pineapple buns and freshly squeezed passion fruit juice, full of energy. It is especially friendly to families with children: it provides children's slippers, swimming ring rental (free), and the shallow water area of the swimming pool is equipped with cartoon floating boards, so parents can rest on the lounge chairs by the pool, which is worry-free and safe. IV. Surrounding Raiders: Eat, Stay, and Travel Avoidance Guide (with Actual Measured Distance) [Food Red List] - Laos Ice Coffee Stall (150m walk from the hotel): In the alley on the left-hand side of the night market entrance, bagged coffee with condensed milk for CNY 2/bag, is icy and thirst-quenching. - Manfeilong Grilled Chicken (800m walk): A 20-year-old shop recommended by locals, the grilled chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the lemon nammi sauce is amazing, at CNY 60 per person. - Wan Thai · Laos Ice Coffee (900m walk): Must-order Laos ice coffee + Paruta, avoid the night market branch, and go to the Vientiane Avenue main store to queue less. [Avoidance Tips] - The water in the night market travel photography package is very deep: the CNY 199 package on the roadside stall may contain hidden consumption (such as fake eyelashes CNY 10/pair, flowers CNY 20/bouquet), it is recommended to choose the hotel's cooperative CNY 299 all-inclusive package (including makeup + clothing + 5 refined photos, reservation required 1 day in advance). - When purchasing dried fruit/tea, look for the **"Xishuangbanna Tourism Shopping Integrity Store"** logo in the scenic area, you can scan the code to check the price announcement to avoid being ripped off. V. Price and Booking Recommendations (2025 Latest Edition) - Regular room type: CNY 500–750/night (including double breakfast + afternoon tea + airport pick-up), I recommend the "Half Sugar · Plunge Pool Terrace Room", which is CNY 100 more expensive than the basic room type, but the experience is significantly upgraded. - Trip.com exclusive package: The "3-night consecutive stay plunge pool room package" is currently on sale for CNY 1,099 (valid until June 30, 2025), including airport pick-up + travel photography + Pu'er tea experience for two people, which is equivalent to CNY 366 per night, which is incredibly cost-effective. - Peak season reminder: April–October is the rainy season, and the room rate fluctuates less; November–March is the dry season, you need to book 2 weeks in advance, and weekends may increase the price by CNY 100–200/night, it is recommended to stay from Monday to Thursday to avoid the peak. Summary: Who should choose this hotel? If you are looking for **"walking to the night market + high photo rate + considerate service"**, He Puli Yue has almost no shortcomings. Whether it is couples taking Dai costume photos (the hotel can borrow hats/sunglasses props), families with children soaking in the swimming pool, or traveling alone and wanting to find a quiet corner to write a guide, this place can meet your needs. Next time I come to Xishuangbanna, I plan to try their newly launched "Rainforest Hiking + Hotel Afternoon Tea" package**, which is said to also allow you to experience tea picking and tea making—looking forward to unlocking more ways to play on my second visit! Xishuangbanna Jinghong He Puli Yue Resort Hotel (Gaozhuang Starry Night Market Branch)