3-Star Hotels in Tekes County

If Tekes Bagua City hides the most poetic retreat in the Western Regions, it must be ”Xichu Guli Homestay.” It's more than just a place to stay; it blends the winds of the Ili River Valley, the memories of Kazakh yurts, and the romance of the ancient Silk Road into its courtyards and windows. The homestay boasts a prime location right by the roadside. The rooms are spacious, and the owner even upgraded us for free. Pushing open the wooden door reveals a courtyard bursting with flowers, hand-carved wooden pillars entwined with grapevines, and Kazakh embroidery patterns on the brick walls—grassland totems meticulously embroidered by artisans. There's no excessive decoration, yet every detail reveals thoughtful touches—an old wooden table restored by a carpenter, a wool felt mat handmade by a herdsman, and Ili pottery displayed on the windowsill—each piece carries the warmth of ”home,” making you feel like you've stepped into the home of an old friend from the Western Regions. The guest rooms strike a perfect balance between comfort and charm. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame panoramic views of the Bagua City streetscape or distant green mountains, while the bedding is made of soft cotton and linen with simple ethnic geometric patterns. The bathroom features a thermostatic shower, and even the toiletries are local herbal brands. In the morning, sunlight filters through the sheer curtains onto the floor, and birdsong fills the courtyard. For a moment, you forget you're in a guesthouse, or perhaps in a dreamlike Western Region. The guesthouse is pet-friendly, but the only drawback is the lack of its own parking lot; you have to park on the street. However, I would definitely choose this place again next time I visit Bagua City.

Qiongku is truly beautiful. Although the journey is a bit challenging, I highly recommend experiencing it if you have two days or more. The Wusun Ancient Road and the back mountain are definitely worth visiting. Since it's a guesthouse, I can't be too demanding about the facilities. The bedding in the room is disposable, clean but not very comfortable. Toiletries are also disposable. There's not much storage space in the room; I think adding a bench for storing things or sitting while changing shoes would be helpful. With lots of luggage, it felt cramped, and you could basically only lie on the bed. I communicated with the owner beforehand that I wanted a room with a beautiful view, but upon arrival, I found it was high up in the mountains, requiring a long climb up stairs. They can arrange for luggage to be delivered to the room and to the parking lot, but since I always feel bad troubling the owner when traveling alone, I had to grit my teeth and climb the stairs. I suggest that those who don't like climbing stairs tell the owner in advance and choose a room closer to the front desk. The staff at the guesthouse are very helpful. You can ask them any travel-related questions. The noodles for breakfast were delicious, and I also tried the Guizhou-style hot pot, which was quite good. Qiongku Shitai is absolutely stunning!

I also bear some responsibility; when I booked, I didn't clearly see it was a window view room and only 20 square meters. I was shocked when I arrived. A room costing over 1200 yuan was only worth about 200 yuan – extremely cramped. I had to alternate opening my two suitcases, and the room facilities were quite basic. The guesthouse is located at the entrance to the Wusun Ancient Road, but the surrounding environment was very noisy and chaotic during the day, with pedestrian and horse trails mixed together, and the room reeked of horse manure. My personal advice is to stay in Qiongkushitai on the mountain, definitely not in the village, unless you like a lively, crowded place. Finally, I must say, the staff were very welcoming.

We are newcomers to Northern Xinjiang for the first time. I originally booked this B&B because I was going to Kalajun Grassland (top 3 scenery in Ili). Unexpectedly, I accidentally bumped into Qiongkush Terrace, which ranks top 2 in Ili scenery. This B&B is on the top of a mountain. It has an excellent location. The scenery outside the window is so beautiful. Please see the accompanying picture, no photoshop. You are very close to the stars at night, and you can watch the sun rise from Tianshan Mountain in the morning! And there is also this so-called internet celebrity swing (we didn’t know about it until we arrived). It is estimated that many people go to the swing in the back mountain because of a few big Vs, but the real thing is here! The house is clean and warm. The boss is very enthusiastic and down-to-earth. To get here, you need to walk a mountainous road with many twists and turns. Remember to fill up your tank before going up the mountain. This is what the boss told us. So we arrived very late, and the boss was waiting all the time and cooked delicious food for us! The biggest surprise was going to the Wusun Ancient Trail! ! We gave up on Karajun directly. The rainforest on the Wusun Ancient Trail is simply an instant kill for Kalajun. No tickets yet. It is recommended to enter on horseback, but you can of course go on foot. If you are riding a horse, it is recommended to find a local kid friend. They will not only tell you a lot of local life stories. They also take various photos for you, which is of great emotional value!

Advantages: The room was decorated with a great atmosphere, and the guesthouse was perfect for taking photos; it's clear that some thought was put into the design. There's even a swing on the small hillside, so you don't have to go to crowded Instagrammable spots. The guesthouse was also well soundproofed, with almost no noise. Areas for improvement: 1. No one proactively cleaned the room for two consecutive nights, including removing trash, possibly due to staff shortages. 2. There were some unwashed stains on the sheets, so they didn't look very clean. 3. There was no bottled water in the room; the owner provided two bottles later, but they weren't replenished the next day. 4. On the last day, we planned to eat at the restaurant, but were only informed at the last minute that the chef was unavailable. The breakfast was also mediocre; frankly, even for men, it wasn't very filling. Since it's priced like a five-star hotel, it's recommended to try to provide five-star service, such as providing more bottles of water. Clean the rooms regularly, or inform guests in advance to lower their expectations. After all, the price isn't much different from other five-star hotels I've stayed in. Also, the window view was beautiful, but the windows need cleaning.

This stay was completely surprised by the courtyard of the hotel! The moment you open the door, it seems to break into the fairy tale world~ the whole open courtyard is more than 800 square meters, the green grass lawn is dotted with various flowers, hydrangea, rose, fragrant snowballs are warm, the breeze is outdated petals light dance, even the air is with sweet flowers. Sitting in the courtyard in the morning drinking tea, watching the sun spilling on the stone path through the leaves; lying in the hammock in the evening to watch the sunset, there are birdsong and wind in your ears, completely away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The owner of the homestay also prepared rose tea and refreshments intimately, and the details were full! The room is clean and warm, but the favorite is this courtyard that can be in a daze all day. Highly recommended to friends who like nature and pursue a slow life, and bring their family to live next time!

During the Gurbang Festival, I have experienced many homestays in a row. Combining the horizontal comparison of holiday house prices and the feeling of staying in, this comprehensive level is equivalent and the price is very high. If I come to Bagua City again, I will definitely choose this homestay. Convenient transportation, good road conditions, convenient parking, just by the Bagua City, breakfast is provided, the type of homestay is very right, the decoration style is very like, the environment in the courtyard is also very nice, the night lighting and matching environment are simply beautiful, but the night we stayed was very cold, The room is central air-conditioned without hot air. The service was great. We arrived at 12 o'clock in the evening and it was very late, but the clerk saw that we would go out to greet us when we parked (the boss's management was very good). The breakfast was simple but very home-cooked. The buffet was great.

The facilities were surprisingly good! Before heading up the mountain, I looked at many hotels, most of which were slightly upscale and cost over 2,000 yuan. I was a bit hesitant to choose this one because of its low ratings and price, especially considering it had a bathtub and shower. Upon arrival, I was surprised to find a large courtyard with parking, a rare find in the mountains. There were also lambs in the courtyard, perfect for taking photos and petting! The cats and dogs were also adorable! Chatting with the owner, I learned it was a newly opened hotel and hadn't been busy advertising, hence its relative obscurity. The bedding was incredibly soft and clean, making me feel very comfortable. The room wasn't very well ventilated; perhaps the downside of large windows is that they can't be opened directly. However, the owner suggested we open the door for ventilation, which was nice. Sitting on the platform under the corridor, drinking tea and chatting, was truly blissful… As for food, there was a Han Chinese restaurant right outside. We ate there the first night, and the next morning we ate with the restaurant owner, realizing how silly we were the first time! The meal with the owner was both inexpensive and delicious! (However, the owner mentioned that they don't usually take people to share meals; they only do so occasionally when there are fewer customers, which is quite rare.) The fact that they didn't charge exorbitant prices despite being in the mountains made us feel that the owner is a very honest and conscientious person. She's truly a woman who doesn't seem to be focused on making money but has a lot of passion and a love for life! She also mentioned that if business is good in the future, she'll add a movie viewing area and a terrace for coffee and tea—we can't wait! (*^o^*) Another thing that really warmed our hearts was that everyone from the volunteers to the owner was a very young and kind woman. It felt like a very women-friendly place. We were quite worried since it was our first time in the mountains of Xinjiang, but we unexpectedly met some very helpful and compatible fellow travelers. On our first day, they were very welcoming and attentive in helping us with our luggage. On the second day, the owner even found a horseman she knew to help us find horses to ride and introduced us to the scenic routes. It was a wonderful experience! The stars in Qiongkushitai are incredibly bright at night. It rained a bit on the first afternoon, and I thought I wouldn't be able to see its beauty, but a rainbow appeared! The Milky Way was still dazzling at night, which was truly amazing. I feel like you can visit Qiongkushitai with your eyes closed. This hotel has made me love Xinjiang even more! I highly recommend everyone to stay here. I really hope to see it even better next time I visit!

My stay at Qiongkushitai Stargazing had its pros and cons. On the positive side, the room's bed was equipped with heating, which was incredibly useful given the cold local weather. I was able to sleep quite comfortably at night and get some good rest. The guesthouse also had many adorable and lively small animals, including lambs, bunnies, and chickens. However, there were a few issues with the bathroom facilities. Firstly, the bathroom temperature was quite low, lacking sufficient heating, making showers feel very cold. Secondly, the hot water supply was inconsistent, fluctuating between hot and cold, making it difficult to adjust to a comfortable temperature. In the mornings, hot water was almost unusable, causing significant inconvenience for washing. Additionally, the bathroom drainage system needs improvement. The drain was slow, leading to severe water accumulation during showers, which affected the user experience and posed a potential safety hazard. Overall, the guesthouse service was excellent. They provided afternoon tea and a sweet soup before bed. The guesthouse manager also promptly came to help resolve the bathroom issues.

The room was clean and tidy, the customer service was very good, and we asked for extra quilts, which was promptly answered. It is a recommended accommodation, and the room also has air conditioning. The only pity is that we checked in very late that night, and we didn't have a good time to explore the Bagua City in Tekes. We had planned to stay the next day, but it seemed like it would rain after looking at the weather forecast, so we changed our itinerary temporarily.