The Xi Jie hostel displays the International Hostel symbol but is not part of the International group of hostels. There was no one at the desk initially but we waited for a couple of minutes before a fellow arrived. He introduced himself as Darrin and showed us around. He show us some rooms but seem more interested in selling us... More

Having stayed at this hostel (known as Xi Jie hostel on hostelworld) in Jan 2009, I disagree with the comments written here. We were met by Thomas (Mr Li) off the bus – admittedly there were lots of pushy touts to greet us and Thomas was the only one to give us space to read out lonely planet and decide... More

we were approached by thomas, the brother of the hostel owner, at the bus stop and as we were really tired, we decided to have a look at his place. when we entered, his mother was cleaning the room he showed us. later on we found out that she wasn't cleaning but trying to dry the floor. the rooms are... More

While I was on the bus from Guilin to Yangshuo, I was approached by I guy who called himself Larry. He was trying to offer me a hotel in Yangshuo, I told him I was not interested and I thought that was it. When the bus arrived somewhere and some people got off, he told me that this is the... More