2-Star Hotels in Xinjiang, China

Boss Liu is such a nice person, warm-hearted, quick-tempered, and attentive. He doesn't know what to ask, and he entertains me warmly. It's really touching. The B&B looks old from the outside, but the decoration inside is very modern, clean and hygienic. It is very good for traveling, especially in scenic spots. The transportation location is convenient for transfers, and it is close to the Kanas River. It is also very convenient to go for a walk along the riverside trail. There are restaurants, supermarkets and other supporting facilities in the surrounding villages. When we went out, Boss Liu was afraid that we would be tired from taking care of the children, so he drove us to see us. Before leaving, he gave us water and helped us carry our luggage. Must give a five-star rating!

This is a comfortable and warm homestay with an artistic atmosphere. The oil paintings painted by the proprietress hang on the wall, which makes people feel happy. The room is clean and hygienic. The proprietress is warm and thoughtful, and the food she cooks is delicious. Living here feels like home. The location of the store in the old city of Kashgar is convenient for going out shopping and taking pictures. In short, it is worth recommending

Staying at Gui Lai Inn felt just like coming home. Last night, when I first arrived, I couldn't find the parking lot. The landlady personally came to pick me up and helped me park the car. She then enthusiastically introduced the attractions of the ancient city and gave me details on the city gate opening ceremony for the next day, including the time and location. Today, I was running late to check out, and the landlady kindly extended my check-out time until 2 PM, which really made me feel like family. Friends visiting Kashgar, Gui Lai Inn is definitely your top choice!

Service: For check in on trip, it says to call a day in advance. I tried this, but the person who answered couldn't speak English. It was not a problem, because I then messaged on the online chat. That was perfectly fine and they responded very quickly. I'd say if you don't speak Chinese, just message online. The front desk staff were super helpful when I was there, and quick to use a translator so we could communicate well. Amenities: I did some washing, laundry detergent cost ¥10 I think, and again the staff were very helpful, finding as many hangers as I needed to dry my clothes. Location: The environment was so peaceful, the lobby was a nice air-conditioned place to hang out. The outside grass area was so lovely, with little lavender and rose plants and chairs to sit outside. There is also a bar across the courtyard, and a coffee shop. The area is a bit far out of the city, but it is right near the metro, lots of local shops, and a mall with some big chain stores. Things to consider: I stayed in the single room attached to the women's dorm. It was so handy to have my own space for a very reasonable price. However, the single room itself does not have its own air-conditioning. The women's dorm does, so to cool the room down, I would just keep the door between open for a bit. Still, it was never as cold as the dorm room because it went up to 40°c outside when I was there, and I preferred to keep the door locked when I went out to keep my belongings safe. The single room does have a fan and a window, so you can get some airflow through there. Overall, it was fine, just be aware if you are travelling during the summer. (Also one suggestion I would have is to put a mirror in the room, so you can get ready in there). The only other issue was no soap for washing hands in the dorm bathroom, although there was shampoo and conditioner provided in the shower. Cat: The cat was so cute! 🐈

First and foremost, this hotel accepts foreigners. The hotel is quite ok but not great. I booked a no-window non-smoking room (don’t do it, go for room with window) because I thought there is more chance people still smoke in non-smoking rooms with windows. The first room they gave me, put the key card on and electricity didn’t work. Waited for them to check with no result so I was relocated to another room. It’s non-smoking but I can clearly smell the smoke. Took 2 days for the smoke smell to go away which is a pity. The room is small but enough for a solo like me. Each floor they built 4 lines of rooms, the 2 middle lines stay wall-to-wall to each other and are the ‘no-window’ rooms. I would definitely recommend you to choose the room with window, because it means you don’t share a lot of ‘walls’ to other room and have a window to open at least for circulation if room is smelly or if room is too hot. In my case, my room smells smoke, and the room heater system only allows 34-37 degree celsius which is crazy! Very hot if turned on so I had to turn it off the whole time I stay at the hotel. Even though it is winter time, the whole hotel is already on heater. Unable to adjust room temperature is annoying because it means no air circulation. There is a blowing machine (similar to a fan) in the room but it is not efficient quickly enough. The room feels extremely suffocating. I did really wish for a window. Also because the no-window rooms share 3 walls with other rooms (not counting the upper floor), it’s more bad-luck chances for weird noise. In my case, I had to endure one whole freaking night with 2 loud Uyghur couples who cannot hold themselves back from banging the freak out and making all kinds of terrible terrible noise. Seems like no soundproof for these walls.

We have been traveling for the past 3 weeks through Xinjiang. This resort is, without a doubt, the best accommodation we have stayed in, even exceeding other 4 or 5 diamonds rated establishments. What a gem! Right from the start, our experience with the hotel has been outstanding, beginning with the prompt and patient communication with the hotel staff prior to our arrival, who provided clear and helpful information on how to get there, contacts of drivers that could take us from the Altay train station to the village, and where we could apply for the border control permit. While on route, the hotel staff thoughtfully checked in on us to ensure that we have boarded the transport and are ok. Upon arrival at the village entrance, we were greeted by one of lovely sisters who ran the resort. She was like a ray of warm sunshine, greeting us with a big smile, instantly making us feel safe and welcomed. She was a lovely host who took good care of us during our stay. Our host kindly upgraded our room to a gorgeous hexagon detached starry sky room. It’s a spacious, tastefully furnished standalone log cabin that has a large queen bed and a double bed, a mahjong table, a massage chair, projector TV, voice control assistant, climate control and everything else one needs to have a luxurious stay. It even has a roof window that opens up for stars viewing at night! The log cabin sits in the midst of a lovely garden compound, with swings, hammocks, and a view of the distant a Kazakhstan mountain, inviting anyone to relax with a good book and a cup of tea. The resident cats, dogs and horses were adorable. The resort is located in the beautiful, peaceful and rustic village of Baihaba. We had a most restful and memorable stay and will definitely return to stay with the resort.

The Altay Shanyun Hotel was a hidden gem on our Northern Xinjiang trip! Many hotels in the area make it difficult to get a taxi, but this one offers a free shuttle to General Mountain, making travel hassle-free. The rooms are clean and spacious, and despite the large temperature difference between day and night, we stayed comfortably with a continuous supply of hot water for showering. The front desk staff were attentive and patiently answered all our questions. The hotel has plenty of parking, so no worries about finding a spot if you're driving. It's away from the noise, providing a quiet environment perfect for relaxation, whether you're skiing or just exploring Altay. It effectively solves various travel and parking problems, with practical and straightforward service. This hotel is definitely worth staying at when visiting Altay.

Good reviews! The location of the hotel is amazing. You can see the magnificent Pamir Plateau scenery of Tashkurgan County as soon as you go out. In the morning, when you open the window, the sun shines on the top of the continuous snow-capped mountains. The picture is so beautiful that it is suffocating. Here, you can enjoy the unique natural scenery of Tashkurgan County while lying in bed. This experience is great!

Stayed in a dorm room then moved to a private once one became available. Both rooms were clean and comfortable, I especially liked the softness of the beds and the strength of the AC, as it was summer when we stayed. The hosts were always very helpful and their cat is adorable. The public spaces were also cozy and had amazing views of the city below. It was easy to bring our bicycles up the elevator and store them in the hostel.

This hotel can accept foreigners. It is around 1km from Kuqa railway station which is walkable. I arrived very early (6AM). I took forever for check-in because the reception had minimal experience with foreign guests and asked too many (repetitive) questions. She inspected the passport even more thoroughly than the police in Kuqa that I encountered. She asked about the stamps of other countries as well (not sure why and what it has got to do with the hotel check-in). I had a previous Chinese visa which I repetitively said it was old and pointed to the new one, but she kept coming back to it and asking for more info again and again. After almost 30 mins, I was able to come to the room, still the reception came knocking 2 more times for more questions. The second time I had to politely gave a sign that I wanted to sleep for a bit because I had sightseeing to do a couple hours later. I don’t know if this is protocol for Kuqa. So far the most ‘questioning’ hotel which I only expected to happen in Hotan. I negotitated to check in early because I would check out very early the next day (4.30AM) to board the train to Kashgar. It took a while to negotiate but it was possible in the end. Clealiness is so so, not the best but acceptable. It was not a memorable stay but the room will suffice your comfort. Just wish the check-in process would be faster and simpler. 100rmb deposit at check-in which will be refund at check-out.