Dali

Beautiful spacious rooms with colouful and handmade furniture. Singles, doubles, 3 and 4 bed rooms + family rooms. Great garden, rooftop bar and terrace. Playground for kids. From 280 yuan incl BF. Same owner as Jim's Guesthouse see above. Owner Jim a local is a fluent English speaker and was the first local to start business with foreigners, interesting guy! Together with his Dutch wife he organizes great daytrips: trekkings, overland to Tibet etc, can be found on their website. Bookings accepted by e-mail

In one of Southwest China's most pristine examples of traditional Bai architecture. Developed and managed by an American couple who has been involved in China since 1984, offers 14 upscale double rooms in the completely restored, nationally-protected villa. The Centre also has a small museum, two restaurants, a cafe/bar, library, conference rooms, exercise room, and four elegant courtyards full of gardens and outdoor seating.

Spacious rooms with internet access against surcharge. Business center, currency exchange, gift shop, ticket office, massage and sauna available. Chinese restaurant, coffee shop and room service.