Responsible Yunnan travel and beyond
Shaxichina: the authority on Shaxi Yunnan travel
GoKunming: an excellent news source on all things Yunnan travel as well as political, cultural and economic news
Climb Dali: the go-to professional guiding outfit in Dali Yunnan
Wild China: run by a native Yunnan woman, this responsible travel company offers the best of Yunnan
Shaxi Horsepen 46: a Shaxi hostel in the old town offering simple, affordable and clean accommodations. See more here.
More Yunnan travel recommendations
Le Bivou boutique hotel, Shuhe Village Lijiang – a stunning design hotel that offers customized trips around the Lijiang area.
Zen Garden hotel – Lion Hill, Lijiang – offers the best views of Lijiang Old Town in an intimate, old-world China setting.
Linden Centre – Xizhou Village, Dali – a beautifully renovated merchant clan manor that offers 18 nicely appointed guest rooms and bespoke tours.
And beyond…
Yangshuo Mountain Retreat: low-carbon accommodation in Guilin Yangshuo
Yangshuo Village Inn: the sister hotel of Mountain Retreat offering the same commitment to ecotourism principles
Chawu La Maison du Maître des Thés, Huangshan, Anhui Province – a thoughtfully restored traditional courtyard that offers boutique guestrooms and meals.