Homestays in Xinjiang, China

Wow! What an amazing place to stay and how lucky we were to find it. By far the best place we stayed in China. Mrs. Li (the owner) was so genuinely nice and caring, and we felt like part of the family staying there. One of my favorite things in Kashgar was hanging out with her and her family in the evenings. She always invited us at night to hangout in the common area where she would make us tea and share her fresh and dried fruits with us. She was really good at using a translator app, so we were able to have a good conversation with her through that. She has a great little family. Her son speaks good English and was also very nice. She had a young daughter who also speaks English, but is more shy with it (though she will sing you a Taylor Swift song..she has a great voice). They have 3 cats and the youngest one, little tiger, is just the sweetest and the friendliest cat I have ever met. It was such a good and warm feeling to stay there. We definitely wish we could visit again. A home away from home. And we were treated so generously in more ways than we can write here. Mrs. Li asked us right away if there was anything she could help us with, without us having to ask, which we really appreciated, and she took the time to sit down with us to go over our plans. She let us store our luggage for 3 days and walked us out to help us get a taxi when we departed. While it was the family that made it simply amazing, some might also be interested in the following information. The location is great. On a quiet street. Close to the big mosque which is a good landmark to use to find the area. And of course close to the old city. It's also really close to the biggest supermarket we have found thus far in China (we have to admit it was nice to get a few ”luxuries” from home like cereal and hot chocolate). The guesthouse is cute and has a Central Asian feel. The shower works great and is hot. We were there in the winter, and the room has heat if you needed it. Mrs. Li was able to arrange a driver for us to go to Tashkorgun and the Karakorum Highway, which was super helpful. The place was nice and clean. Thank you so much Mrs. Li! You will be a highlight of our visit to China and will be remembered in our hearts forever. -Travis and Elisha (Colorado, USA) PS: when we get home I'm going to try to write up a bit about our trip on Tripadvisor because I couldn't find anything about Kashgar on trip advisor since covid, and some things have changed, so I thought it might be helpful for fellow travelers, so look for that.

What a hidden gem of a hotel! We arrived at 11 PM and called ahead to order dinner from the hotel restaurant. The lamb hotpot was absolutely incredible – seriously, so, so good. The service was outstanding and so welcoming. The staff helped with all our luggage; even if I walked past with just a backpack, someone would immediately offer to carry it. The coffee at breakfast was also the best I'd had in all my days in Xinjiang. Beyond the beautiful environment, the hotel also offers horse riding (for a fee) and archery (free). We stayed at the hotel until well after noon before checking out, which was incredibly relaxing. We initially thought it would be a two-hour drive to Kokesu, but a staff member told us about an entrance that was only a 20-minute drive away. That was a huge help, truly. All in all, everything was perfect. We didn't get to see the stars because it rained that night, but we had no regrets at all because this hotel is just phenomenal. Oh, and the hotel also has fast charging stations for electric cars!

This small but charming guesthouse is meticulously maintained by the owner. High-end mattresses, pillows, and linens are used, providing a comfortable resting environment. The owner and staff have a wonderful work ethic, treating guests like friends and family. The guesthouse is very close to the Nalati Visitor Center, just a ten-minute walk, making it very convenient for sightseeing. Views of the Nalati's silken hillsides are available from the rooms.

This guesthouse is in a great location, right in the heart of Xicheng, very close to popular spots like Budai Lane and other attractions. Even though it's in a busy area, it's surprisingly quiet. The room was clean and well-equipped. The courtyard is beautiful and perfect for photos. The owner was incredibly welcoming, offering us watermelon as soon as we arrived and always responsive to our needs and questions. A fantastic stay!

It's rare to find a decent breakfast in Xinjiang, but this hotel has a great selection, served from 8 AM to 10 AM. The room features fully smart appliances. What I loved most was the washing machine and the constant-temperature mineral water, which was super convenient for mixing milk. Nalat Grassland is quite big, and the hotel is only a 5-minute drive from the scenic area's main gate, which was very convenient as I was traveling with a child. We stayed for two nights.

I highly recommend the Hemu Taoyuan Homestay! It's located in Hemu New Village, super close to the Hemu Mountain Villa transfer point, making getting around incredibly convenient. The courtyard is exquisitely maintained with a sophisticated and aesthetically pleasing design; every photo you take here turns out beautifully. The room was clean and bright, well-equipped, and the underfloor heating was already on before we arrived, so it was wonderfully warm and comfortable inside. The butler service was incredibly attentive. They provided electric shuttle service to and from Hemu Mountain Villa, and we could store our luggage and even have it delivered directly to the transfer point, which saved us a lot of effort. They also proactively informed us about sunrise times and bonfire party schedules. They even thoughtfully provided military coats in the room, so we weren't afraid of the cold when going out in the mornings or evenings. Overall, the value for money in Hemu Village is excellent. The next time I come to Hemu, or if I have friends visiting, this will definitely be my top choice. I genuinely recommend it!

This is the first time I've genuinely felt compelled to write a review for a hotel. My family and I were extremely satisfied with everything, from the infrastructure and room layouts to the overall cleanliness of the hotel's public areas, as well as the quality of the breakfast and afternoon tea. What's more, the service was always responsive and incredibly prompt. 0. The location is superb. This might be important but also the least worth mentioning, as there are so many other优点. It's located just 50 meters walk from Qiaotou Station. If you've spent any time in the Hemu Scenic Area, you'll know how convenient Qiaotou Station is for getting around. It's essentially the only point where all three bus routes intersect, and it's also on the way to climb Harden Observation Deck and Hemu Bridge. Such a convenient location allowed me to fulfill my wish of being able to return to the room multiple times a day with my family for rest, leading to a much better accommodation and vacation experience. 1. The hardware infrastructure is impressive, even when compared to first-tier cities like Beijing or Hangzhou. To have such high-quality amenities within a scenic area clearly shows that the owner genuinely cares about the guest experience. From the bathroom facilities to the flooring, countertops, and even the arrangement of sofas and wall finishes, it absolutely surpasses the renovation quality of all guesthouses in Hemu and Kanas scenic areas. The underfloor heating provides ample warmth and can be self-adjusted. Perhaps because we chose a detached unit, there were no issues with sound insulation that wooden cabins often have. But I believe with this level of renovation quality, even non-detached units wouldn't be disturbed, and even the courtyard is meticulously kept clean. 2. The food quality is excellent. As guests staying within the scenic area, every breakfast spread was incredibly rich and offered a wide variety of choices. The juices were freshly squeezed, and the Western-style breakfast items like ciabatta also felt very comfortable and refined. Additionally, the afternoon tea here is of guaranteed quality, with tiramisu and cream cakes reaching the standards of first-tier cities. Milk and yogurt are even available in unlimited supply. The hotel prepared two bowls of sweet soup: one ginger tea and one white fungus soup, both very soothing and refreshing, and both sugar-free and high-quality options. Furthermore, the hotel's welcome dried fruits were genuinely high-quality Xinjiang dried fruits. 3. The room design is tasteful, and the organized activities are high-quality. Both nights of our stay, the hotel organized bonfire movie nights. The chosen films, ”Heidi” and ”My Grandma's Handyman,” perfectly considered the local environment and theme. Showing ”My Grandma's Handyman” during the Mid-Autumn Festival was also very fitting. Moreover, because we stayed on Mid-Autumn night, the staff even brought us mooncakes, and they were the premium Maxim's black truffle lava custard mooncakes, completely exceeding expectations. It shows that the guesthouse truly treats us like family, choosing items we would only buy for ourselves at home. The last point, and I think the most important, is the service attitude and responsiveness of all the staff. They genuinely treat guests with sincerity. Messages sent in the WeChat group were almost always replied to instantly and responded to as quickly as possible. They helped us with any request we had. For example, before I went to Kanas, I was worried about my long nails and wanted to borrow a nail clipper set. To my surprise, when I arrived at the front desk before leaving, they said I could simply keep it. Furthermore, during our trip, they helped us coordinate various supplies within the scenic area for any needs we had. In this regard, having also stayed two nights in the Kanas scenic area at a similar price point (around 4000 RMB), I feel that the Kanas experience might be more like 'affordable housing' with its service, whereas Yijing is completely 'high-end, meticulously decorated' with a service standard equivalent to property management fees of over 10 RMB/sqm. The only slight drawback might be the size of the room, especially the first floor area, which was a bit smaller than expected. However, this is understandable, as house design requirements are strictly regulated within the scenic area. Nevertheless, the overall reasonable layout still allowed guests to stay very comfortably. Overall, I think it was a value-for-money vacation experience and contributed greatly to my pleasant memories in Hemu. Thank you, Yijing!

The homestay owner, Chen Fang sister is an absolutely lively character. She is warm and welcoming! As soon as we reached the entry point to Baihaba village, she picked us up from the car park at the entry point. She is very sociable and made us feel extremely comfortable. In that 10 mins ride, she managed to gave us an overview of the village and recommended places that we can visit including the horse ride to the peak. This is a must-try! The sunset view is absolutely amazing! Do try this. Her sister is also very caring. The room was a little cold at night and when we informed her, she came over herself to help adjust the temperature. Needless to say, we slept very well that night. The room was clean and beddings were very comfortable. The only improvement would be to offer towels, instead of the disposable ones. Everything else was great! No breakfast is provided with the homestay (or at least we didn't book it). There are many eateries and shops around us within walking distance so the location is perfect. For the horse ride, she arranged for the horse riding company to send a car to pick us up to the riding location. And of course, dropped us back to the homestay afterwards. This was one of the most memorable day throughout our Kanas holiday! Thank you sisters for your warm welcome! Highly recommended!

This time, the experience of Chongyeji. Yuyu B&B in Kanas was perfect, completely satisfying all my illusions of ”living in the scenery”. What is even more rare is that it is very close to the core scenic spot Kanas Lake, and it can be reached by walking or short drive to the lake, saving the fatigue of the long journey. The architectural style of the homestay is very distinctive. It adopts a classic log structure design, which is perfectly integrated with the surrounding pine forests and the distant mountains. The wooden terrace and plank road design outside the room not only connects the huts, but also cleverly retains the natural vegetation on the ground. It is like walking in a forest oxygen bar.

The hotel is strategically located within the ancient city. Since cars are not allowed inside the city walls, our driver dropped us off at the nearest gate, and we had to walk with our luggage to the hotel. Fortunately, the receptionist met us at the gate and guided us to the property. There are also plenty of street food stalls right below the hotel, making it very convenient for dining.