Recommended Yunnan In-Depth Tour: Secluded Holiday Hotel Next to the Xishuangbanna Night Market

How can you miss out on the nightlife in Xishuangbanna when traveling in Yunnan? This time, I found a treasure next to the night market in Xishuangbanna - Xishuangbanna Jinghong Hopuly Yue Resort Hotel, which balances the "atmosphere of life" and "sense of tranquility" just right. It is a proper accommodation model for in-depth tours! Xishuangbanna Jinghong Hopuly Yue Resort Hotel (Gaozhuang Starlight Night Market Branch) 🌿 A Secret Paradise Hidden in the City Walking through the bustling Dai costume shops and fruit stands from the night market, you turn into a small alley and suddenly it becomes quiet. The exterior wall of the hotel has a plain rammed earth texture, matched with wooden grilles and green plants, as if you have broken into a secluded Dai village. Pushing open the bamboo-woven gate, the central courtyard pool is surrounded by palm trees, and the sun shines through the hollowed-out corridor frame, instantly separating the hustle and bustle of the night market behind you. The lady at the front desk handed me iced tamarind juice and said softly: "The rooms face the inner courtyard to ensure a good night's sleep." Sure enough, when I opened the window of the "Bamboo Dew" room I was staying in, I was greeted with lush greenery. The wind rustled through the palm leaves, and the lights of the night market in the distance were clearly close at hand, but they only turned into a gentle halo. 🏡 Bringing Dai Aesthetics into the Room The whole house design is so appealing to me, a detail-oriented person! Dai brocade-patterned cushions, bamboo-woven chandeliers, fresh frangipani in handmade clay vases, and even the bathroom floor tiles are decorated with Dai totem patterns. The biggest surprise is the oversized bay window, which is covered with soft cushions and a small coffee table. In the evening, sit here to brew a pot of Pu'er tea, watch the twilight gradually dye the sky red, and listen to the faint folk songs coming from downstairs. Isn't this the slow time that an in-depth tour should have? The separation of wet and dry areas in the bathroom is very well done, with smart toilets and rainforest showers. Even the toiletries are custom-made with lemongrass fragrance, and the whole person is immersed in the fresh herbal fragrance after the shower. Before going to bed, I found hot milk and mosquito repellent stickers delivered by the turndown service at the end of the bed. The detail control is deeply loved! 🍽️ Surprises from Morning to Night Breakfast is eaten in the outdoor restaurant by the pool, with freshly cooked millet porridge with Dai pickles, freshly baked pineapple buns, and freshly made Vietnamese rice noodles. The soup is made with beef bones that have been boiled all night, sprinkled with lemongrass and millet peppers, and a sip of tropical flavor. When I returned to the hotel in the afternoon, I was just in time for the free Dai-flavored tea break, with mango sticky rice and Paoluoda on banana leaves, as well as a plate of freshly cut tropical fruits. Sitting on a recliner by the pool, watching the sun jump into broken gold on the water, and listening to the housekeeper sharing the local market that local people often go to, this feeling of integrating into local life is more exciting than checking in at scenic spots. 🚴 Hidden Gameplay Map for In-Depth Tours The hotel's location is simply a "lazy-friendly" in-depth tour gospel: - A 3-minute walk to the Starlight Night Market: It is super convenient to take photos of Hani princesses in Dai costumes. After taking photos, you can go directly back to the hotel to change clothes without having to drag your equipment around the street; - A 10-minute bike ride to the Lancang River: The housekeeper will help you rent an electric car. In the evening, ride along the river to watch the sunset. The evening breeze is filled with the sweet fragrance of bougainvillea; - Chartered car to the Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden: Make an appointment with the front desk in advance, which is 30% cheaper than taking a taxi by yourself. The driver will also recommend delicious Dai barbecue stalls along the way. On the day before leaving, I suddenly had the idea of learning how to make Dai pottery. The housekeeper immediately contacted the nearby intangible cultural heritage workshop and arranged for a master to teach one-on-one. Holding the crooked pottery cup I made back to the hotel and placing it on the bay window in the room, this is the exclusive memory that an in-depth tour should have. 💡 In-Depth Tour Tips - It is recommended to book 1 month in advance during peak season. Their family rooms and star terrace rooms are very popular; - The hotel provides free travel photography services (reservation required in advance). The photographer will take you to the less crowded alleys in the night market to take photos and avoid the crowds of tourists; - Remember to collect souvenirs when you check out. They are Pu'er tea and handmade soap packaged in local Dai paper, which is very ceremonial to take to the next stop. During the 5 days and 4 nights in Xishuangbanna, this hotel is like a "secret base", accompanying me to explore the world during the day and giving me a peaceful starry sky at night. If you are also tired of assembly line check-ins and want to hide a little "sense of life" in your in-depth tour of Yunnan, this place will definitely understand all your expectations for travel.