Pros: owners are low key and attentive. We had dinner for 80RMB (two of us, including drinks) and it was the best meal of our trip to China to date. We slept like babies, it was so very quiet. Bathrooms are beautifully appointed - they've recently been renovated. If you're lucky enough to stay as part of a group I'm... More

This hotel is a beautiful old theatre that has been renovated. The front porch (where we spent many late afternoons relaxing on the wicker chairs with beers, watching the sun set) looks over the entire valley and is surrounded by fields which were then covered in long, yellow canola flowers. It's a bit out of Shaxi, but well worth the... More

The Old Theatre Inn is an amazing old building in a beautiful setting, with three main buildings around a courtyard, the old theatre, the dining rooms and the bedrooms. We stayed here with 2 other families, 7 kids in total aged 4 - 10, and we filled the whole place. The rooms were quite nice and practical but nothing special,... More

I'm pretty sure that Shaxi is my absolute favorite spot in China. After just a day wandering through the villages and eating at local restaurants I felt more relaxed than I had in years. The Old Theater Inn is the perfect way to experience the kind of authentic, rural China that is fast disappearing. Mr. Wu and his wife make... More

We visited the Shaxi Valley in November 2011 and loved it. The mountain and foliage scenery is outstanding, the air is pure, and the people are friendly. We also highly recommend the Dragonfly Guesthouse. Mr. Wu and his family are gracious hosts, and will serve you delicious meals and introduce you to all of the sights and experiences of Shaxi.... More

Jianchuan is not often on travelers' radar in Yunnan, but it surely is a wonderful place to visit. We didn't stay in the town centre but instead in this lovely guesthouse 5km from town. The room we had is simple but very comfy. we particularly love the courtyard and the old theatre attached to the whole complex. The home-cooking is... More

Had a great three days staying here. Mr Wu and his wife did everything possible to make us comfortable and at home. The guesthouse is just out of Shaxi Town so you feel very peaceful in the middle of the countryside surrounded by rice fields and close to the river. The courtyard is filled with sun all day, perfect for... More

We stayed for one night at the Dragonfly in late September 2011. We were the only guest at the guesthouse and enjoyed the peace and tranquility of the location. Mrs Wu was the perfect hostess and prepared lunch, dinner and breakfast for us - all delicious, some of the best food we experienced during our 7 day Yunnan trip. More

Our family of three stayed here in June 2011. It was a highlight of our trip round China. We were thrilled that as vegetarians we were deliciously catered for and really enjoyed the local food served by Mr Wu's wife.And to top it off the coffee was great! The view of rice fields and the location just out of town... More