Yangshuo Mountain Retreat
Gaotian Town, Yulong River
Yangshuo, Guangxi, 541907, China
86 773 8777 091
86 7738 777 092
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Legendary service and breathtaking views on the Yulong River in Yangshuo China

Welcome to Yangshuo Mountain Retreat, a gem among Yangshuo hotels. The Retreat was originally conceived as a simple ecolodge where China expats could escape from the chaos of polluted mega-cities. In the beginning, we didn't have a computer, just a telephone at the front desk. As we grew in popularity, we found it necessary to upgrade our accommodation, adding wireless broadband and even a pizza oven! But guestrooms have remained simple as when we began: no telephone, no TV, and locally made bamboo beds. We have stayed true to the authenticity of our original concept, like making our own furniture and offering a simple menu with fresh local dishes and a few western favorites. We now offer great wines and Belgian beers, but remain a simple Yangshuo guesthouse where guests from around the world can experience the beauty and serenity of Yangshuo. We're unique among Yangshuo hotels for our commitment to sustainability and empowering the wonderful local people who run the Mountain Retreat.

Since 2000, the original Yangshuo Retreat

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We recently renovated our small building's previous lounge, studio and budget rooms to create some stunning new guestrooms, all with breathtaking views of the garden, Yulong River and nearby karst peaks.

>> For a gallery of the new room photos please click here.

Full at Mountain Retreat? Try the Farmhouse at Village Inn

Where else in Yangshuo can you enjoy staying in a restored mud brick barn with all the modern comforts? Add a complimentary pantry, private beer garden and a serene village setting and you have The Farmhouse, just a 20-minute bike ride from the Yangshuo Mountain Retreat, located just behind our sister hotel the Yangshuo Village Inn. The traditional construction makes the Farmhouse naturally cool in Summer and a great private getaway, located near caves, Moon Hill and other great Yangshuo attractions. Free shuttle to Mountain Retreat and Yangshuo town twice daily

>> Click here for photos 

Recommended Yangshuo restaurants: Luna

Luna is the rooftop restaurant at our sister hotel the Yangshuo Village Inn. With spectacular vistas of Moon Hill and surrounding village, Luna's simple Italian dishes and outstanding wine collection is a unique offering among Yangshuo restaurants. 

Visit our sister hotel in Northwest Yunnan

Our sister hotel in Shaxi Yunnan, The Old Theatre Inn, has re-opened with all new bathrooms and guestrooms. Explore the beauty of Shaxi and eco travel in Northwest Yunnan on our website.

AWARDS

  • TripAdvisor 2013

Yangshuo Mountain Retreat wins again for Top 25 Best Hotel Service in China. Thank you for helping us to be the best again!

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Congratulations Yangshuo Mountain Retreat, winning TripAdvisor's ChinaTop 25 hotels in Spa/Relaxation and Bargain Hotels as well as Top 10 China Family Hotels categories! This is our third year winning TripAdvisor's best China hotels, ranking #13 among ALL hotels in China.

Thank you for making us a perennial favorite in Yangshuo.

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TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Hotel Awards

Yangshuo Mountain Retreat wins TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice award for second year in a row!

COMMUNITY

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One of the many inspiring things about our receptionist, Angel is that she learned all of her skills on the job at Mountain Retreat. Because of her physical disability, she never had the chance to go to school. Now a U.S.-China partnership of academics, educators and advocates aspire to change this situation for other children like Angel in China.

Visit the project blog here.

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Mountain Retreat Receptionist and Disabilities Advocate Chun Li (Angel) honored by President Clinton on stage at the Clinton Global Initiave in New York Sept. 25 for her work toward our education project Ginkgo Academy. See Angel with President Clinton in his Closing Remarks here.

MEDIA

Chris Barclay on "What does sustainability mean to you?"

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 Harper's Bazaar Magazine 10 Great New China Hotels

Harpers Bazaar magazine featured the Yangshuo Mountain Retreat in its article on China's 10 Best New Hotels.

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New Zealand Herald journalist Shandelle Battersby enjoys her Summer stay at the Yangshuo Mountain Retreat. Read her article here.

  • CNN feature on Yangshuo Mountain Retreat, Yangshuo China

Mountain Retreat featured among 15 hotels to visit before you die.

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