Homestays in Gansu, China

The room is great, and the amenities are well worth the price. The cleaning staff (Ayi) is very warm and helpful, accommodating special requests for tidying up. It would be even better if the balcony were cleaner and had outdoor furniture like a table and chairs. The front desk concierge was also quite enthusiastic.

Booked an RV, got a free upgrade to a tent, and they even turned on the AC beforehand, so it was super comfortable when we arrived. The facilities in the tent were much better than expected too. The water temperature adjusted quickly, and the water pressure was just right, making showers much more pleasant than I thought they'd be. The bathroom was also very clean, with no strange odors, and all the toiletries were disposable and spotless. The B&B's location is really close to Parking Lot No. 2 at Mingsha Mountain. During the May Day holiday, this parking lot was open, so after the concert with thousands of people, it was only a ten-minute drive back to the B&B. At night, we sat outside the tent and stargazed – it was so peaceful. However, most guests here tend to sleep late; people didn't really stop talking outside until around midnight to 1 AM, which fits the schedule of younger crowds. We're used to wearing earplugs when we sleep, so we slept great, all the way until 8 or 9 AM, and then enjoyed a lovely breakfast. The breakfast was also very healthy and fresh. The staff were all very friendly, and we had a fantastic time trying out the desert off-roading and sandboarding! If I get the chance to come back, I'd definitely want to stay here again.

The location is inside Tianshui Ancient City, a bit hard to find. Breakfast is a collaboration with the shop next door, only available from 8 AM, which is different from the information provided here. The room's screen mirroring works fine, but there are constant ads… The room doesn't have a key; it has a combination lock, so you don't have to worry about only having one card for two people. The front desk provides many free small items that you can use. The downsides are that if you stay on the first floor, you'll hear noise from outside, and if no one is at the front desk during check-in, you'll have to wait.

Wonderful place and wonderful family! The best accommodation we stayed in in China. Perfect position very close to the monastery. Very clean. As soon as we arrived we were greeted with a snack of dried dates, bread, butter and tzampa, accompanied by some delicious tea. We stayed with this family for two days and they always offered us breakfast, the first day with house tea and fresh bread, the second day with coffee and fried bread. We spent the evening with them and they always kept offering us food and tea, always making us feel welcome. The house is wonderful, ******* style, wooden, always very clean. The beds are really comfortable, and they have a warming blanket. Inside our room we also had an electric heater to warm ourselves, which made the room really warm and cosy. The bathroom has hot water. You can fill your water bottles from the drinking water containers they have in front of each room. We always saw them cleaning the common areas. The owner, his wife and their three children welcomed us warmly like family. I will recommend them to all my friends. Really recommended!

Great place! Very nice service. The owner, who is very friendly, speaks perfect English. Comfortable and clean rooms. Nice Chinese breakfast with possibility of occidental option. We had a nice dinner at the restaurant too. Concerning the location, it is perfect to visit the monastery as it is very close.

This is a very special place to stay and the best option for visiting the Danxia Park. I visited in April and essentially had the site to ourselves. The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly, the food is also good. The site is ideal to be able to enter the park early to see the sunset as well as spend time close to the formations from the comfort of the camp. Like any camp one has to be prepared for shared bathrooms and showers, but the overall experience makes it totally worth it. At night it does get a bit cold, depending on the season, but with the heaters provided it was fine. I would highly recommend!

A wonderful place This hotel is a real germ. The well looked after house is very clean, airy and nicely decorated and in a quiet neighbourhood. The centre is easily reached by taxi. We got an upgrade to a very spacious room with a very comfortable bed, fluffy towels and a fresh herbal foot bath every day as well as nice local fruit tea. Breakfast was delicious. Above all, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The manageress picked us up from the railway station on arrival, and organised an amazing taxi driver for our tours for a very reasonable price. We highly recommend this hotel.

This guesthouse is located in a village in Dunhuang, and it might feel a bit out of the way on your first visit. However, it's very close to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake, making it quite convenient for sightseeing. The environment is relatively quiet, with the courtyard surrounded by fruit trees, creating a very relaxing atmosphere overall. Upon check-in, I found the room to be very clean, and there were no issues with the bedding or the bathroom. They even provided makeup remover wipes and alcohol pads in the room, which are small things you don't usually think about but come in handy for wiping down your phone or hands after a day out. The common areas are well-designed, and the infinity pool makes for great photos. It's also pleasant to just sit in the courtyard, sip coffee, and relax. The guys at the front desk were quite enthusiastic; they helped with luggage, recommended local eateries, and generally assisted with any requests. The breakfast selection isn't extensive, but everything is freshly made and tastes good. They also offer coffee and craft beer, and it's lovely to sit in the courtyard in the evening with a breeze. If I had one minor quibble, it's that the restaurants recommended by the front desk, while delicious, had quite long wait times. Overall, this is a very thoughtful guesthouse, perfect for those who want to take their time exploring and staying in Dunhuang.

We stayed in two hotels in Zhagana for two nights (the first day was sold out), and this one felt better. The hotelier was very considerate, cleaning the room in the morning and checking us in at 10:00 AM. It was convenient to park our car at the hotel and walk to the Grand Loop Trail. The stewed free-range chicken at the restaurant completely washed away the fatigue of the eight-hour Grand Loop Trail. The view from the room and the hotel restaurant was stunning, overlooking the crowded tourist center and Fairy Beach across the way. The hotel also provided complimentary tea and fruit. It was a wonderful stay.

The guesthouse is located somewhat inside Crescent Moon Town. The rooms and facilities are relatively new and complete, featuring a smart toilet, high-quality toiletries, and a special illuminated makeup mirror. They even thoughtfully provided makeup remover pads, leather straps, and small black hair clips. The room was clean and tidy, and the staff were very helpful and welcoming, introducing nearby attractions and planning routes. They even bought breakfast for us and took a shortcut to the Mingsha Mountain scenic area in an open-top vehicle. We were upgraded free of charge from a single-bed room with a view of the stars to a double-bed room with a star-viewing view for one night. On a clear day, you really can see the stars; the last photo shows a sky full of stars, but unfortunately, my phone couldn't capture the effect. Overall, I was very satisfied.