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Giggling Tree in Yangshuo, China

Mainstreet 10-13, Aishanmen village, Yima, Guangxi Province, 541900, Yangshuo

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Overall Rating: 90%From a total of 32 Reviews

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93% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (2)

FANTASTIC!!!! We were lucky enough to stay at this hostel for 2 nights. The setting is idyllic, the rooms are massive and very well maintained, the food is delicious and the staff and owners are very professional and helpful. The place leaves you refreshed and the best place we have found to stay in all of China.

lucandtaratravels3507, England | Couple 25-30 | 01st December 2009

100% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (2)

This is a truely exceptional hostel/guesthouse. We were told about this place by word of mouth whilst on our travels. Originally we planned to stay in Yangshou for 3 days, a week later we were still there and staying here in the giggling tree! Having stayed in the town, which may offer cheaper accomodation, but at a price, None of the town hostels can offer you what the giggling tree does. Location, Location, Location. The staff are very helpful and food was awesome too. Go to the giggling tree.

Lee, England | Male  | 25th November 2009

80% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (3)

SECURITY: I was given a key for what I assumed to be a locker somewhere, but was not shown or told where the lockers were. LOCATION: On the good side, it really is off the beaten path, so you get to discover the local people right in their habitat. The river and some beautiful walks are right around the hostel; However, if you want to see anything else than what\'s around the hostel (or eat anywhere else), you need to pay 30 rmb to get into town to take a bus somewhere else. Plus, it is at th...More

bridgenote2141, USA | Female 25-30 | 21st November 2009

100% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

What a wonderful place! We had a really nice time here. The food was delicious (try their pizzas and sizzling beef!!), the staff spoke English really well and they were very nice and helpful. They organized all our trips and transport. The location is superb as well. We spent a couple of days here, but I would have loved to stay longer! Great place to go for peace and quiet: the perfect little getaway..

markthurman7363, England | Male 25-30 | 19th November 2009

93% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (7)

Great hostel if you're looking for a place out of Yangshuo town in nature for cycling around the countryside. They rent bikes for only CNY20 a day and give helpful maps and suggestions. A taxi into town costs CNY30 each way over bumpy road so it would be no good if you wanted to be in and out of town all the time. The food was superb if at the upper limit price wise for China.

michellepaans7267, England | Couple 31-40 | 13th November 2009

76% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (3)

It was a great and cute place, but the owners denied that there was a problem with the food. Having had food poisoning once or twice, I know the feeling. I hope they come to their senses and throw out cutting their boards before more people get sick. Lovely place, though.   Read Owner Comments

Jeremy, USA | Couple 25-30 | 31st October 2009

50% Customer Rating

Avid Traveller (11)

This was our worst hotel experience in China–we were ill with food poisoning for 4 days. At least 10 others were ill too. We accept that these things happen but when we suggested that the owner stop admitting new guests until the problem is contained, she shouted at us and tried to throw us out. She did apologise after but we don't ever expect to be shouted at as guests! As new guests (with kids) then got ill, we had a point! We were also charged for food we did not consume. Nice views though.   Read Owner Comments

Mr_dog, England | Couple 25-30 | 30th October 2009

86% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (4)

A great location, very close to the Yulong river - perfect for walking and cycling from. Staff are helpful and good fun. Food (and chinese Brandy) is excellent. Maybe feels a bit like staying in a family freindly, mediterinean gite, rather than China.

Iain, England |   | 24th October 2009

76% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (2)

Very good for families, as stated, but a bit limited for other people perhaps in terms of hostel-type atmosphere. Location is good if you like seclusion, but access is by a bumpy dirt road only so you hope not to traverse it too often. Staff are excellent and very helpful, organising many trips from the hostel and special events nearby. Nearby Eco restaurant is also excellent.

nonusmomo5038, England | Male 25-30 | 24th October 2009

96% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (2)

I was lucky to stay here for 7 nights - an incredible place to stay in the country-side. The owners and staff are by far the best I have experienced in my travels. It's no surprise that this place is often booked out. I hope to go back one day & recommend the giggling tree to everyone :)

Charlene, Australia | Female 31-40 | 18th October 2009


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