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Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈)

Property class: 3.5
Peaceful mountain retreat offers rooftop terrace views near Three Pagodas, with a garden to relax in and helpful staff to assist with local excursions

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Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat is near the Three Pagodas and Dali University. Guests love the tranquil rooftop terrace with mountain views, the library, and the garden. The staff is praised for helping arrange tours and tickets to nearby attractions.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AED 170
AED 199 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug

Room options

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Boutique Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Classic Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large bed with multiple pillows, bedside tables, and a hanging light fixture.

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a large window with curtains.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden bench, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Mini Family Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a desk, and a hanging light fixture.

Classic Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Special Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Boutique Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Dali, Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈) is in the historical district. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Dali Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Erhai Lake and Zhonghe Peak. South Gate and Three Pagodas are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Dali travel guide
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No.133 Yinxian Road, Shuidui Village, Dali, Yunnan, 671003

What's nearby

  • A traditional pavilion with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by trees and two tall pagodas in the background.
    Three Pagodas
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Yu'er Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • South Gate
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Dali University
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cangshan National Geopark
    3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Dali Railway Station
    54 min drive
  • Dali (DLU)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • 星巴克
    14 min walk
  • Luckin Coffee
    9 min walk
  • Cafe De Jack
    11 min walk
  • 大象咖啡館
  • Fly me to the moon
    15 min walk

About this property

Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈)

  • Bed & breakfast near Three Pagodas
  • Located close to South Gate and Dali University, Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈) provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking and valet parking
    • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
    • Luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈) boast perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • 29-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CNY 28 for adults and CNY 28 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately CNY 28 for adults and CNY 28 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay and WeChat Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈) pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈)?

As of 14 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈) on 21 August 2026 start from AED 170, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈)?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈)?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈) located?

Situated in the historical district, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Three Pagodas and South Gate. Dali University and Erhai Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Dali Yanyuan Mountain Retreat（大理晏清山居客栈) Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Torsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was so pretty specially tge courtyard that we clicked so many photos. Rooms were spacious and well kept. Staff was so polite and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it’s an amazing experience! The host is very friendly and gave us great advice about sightseeing. The location is also convenient for shopping and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jinzhou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and knowledgeable front desk, who provided a lots of suggestions on where to eat and where to go based on our length of stay in Dali. Guest room was very clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at Dali Yanqingshanju Inn and had a wonderful experience. The staff was very friendly and helpful, ensuring a warm welcome throughout my stay. My room was clean, comfortable, and provided a relaxing retreat. I especially appreciated the hotel's unique style and tranquil atmosphere. I highly recommend this inn for a distinctive and peaceful getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Soon Tiong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great manager that helped us whenever we have any needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First Visit

Excellent location to walkable sight seeing places, F&B and market place. Cleanliness and condition were at immaculate and very hospitable hosts, the sincerity were evidently displayed throughout the interaction. If you are someone who don't plan for your trip, your itinerary will be very well taken care of as guest.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was the best hotel that I have ever been to by far. Safe, clean, beautiful, with fantastic service. I would 1000% recommend it and hope to go back soon! The landlord and staff become friends very quickly; they picked us up from the airport and took care of us the entire time going far beyond what we paid for. Each evening, they made some special dish as a treat for all of the guests, and once when we were caught out in the rain, the landlord came and picked us up and then we were met at the hotel with warm blankets and ginger soup. I cannot recommend this place enough; it feels like a garden paradise in a perfect location; right between the mountains and the lake, and beside Dali Old Town. Breakfast every morning is the most fresh, delicious, and healthy food that I have ever had in China. I speak a little Chinese, but the guests who speak no Chinese got along very well. The landlord and some of the staff speak English. You will not regret a single moment here!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

François

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Chambre spacieuse, bon emplacement très accessible, personnel très disponible
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frédéric

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Très très b

Très joli petit hôtel de charme tenu par l'excellent Ling, de très bon conseil. Il est bien situé, près de la vieille ville et de la route principale. En revanche, contrairement à ce que dit l'application, il n'y a pas de petit-déjeuner. L'offre gigantesque de restauration à proximité y pourvoit aisément.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at breakfast area are very friendly. The hotel adds a wooden platform on top of ceramic tiles to prevent slopping.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had specific breakfast options that you could between that could suit nearly everyone's taste. The beds were fairly soft and they actually had a shower stall that didn't leak into the bathroom. The staff was more than generous when I told them I was missing breakfast to climb the nearby mountain, giving me milk and bread.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Look no further !

We had a wonderful time at Dali. Our stay at Dali YanYuan Mountain Retreat was fabulous from the minute we stepped into that classic wooden door. Warmest and friendliest greeting from the host Charlie and his staffs. Charlie recommended for us to rent a car for our one day trip. Mr Dung, our driver also our tour guide was fantastic, he was friendly and knowledgeable. Overall, a trip to be remembered.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Jinhyeok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

강력추천

숙소 스태프들은 모두 친절하였습니다. 특히 Micheal, Ming 두 스탭은 따리에서 머무는 시간을 특별하게 만들어주었습니다. 호텔에서는 전기자전거를 무료로 빌릴 수 있으며 얼하이호를 다녀오기 편리합니다. 숙소 위치는 따리고성과 삼탑의 중간에 위치하고 있어 도보로 다녀오기 수월합니다. 이 숙소에 대해 강력 추천드립니다.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel ever! i reccommend you guys to stay. It’s quite clam and silent. The room is clean with a very good service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Chengyuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

像家的感觉 满分体验

在网上搜了好久，看到了这家住客一致满分的客栈——果然是靠实打实的服务赢得了用户的心。客栈就在大理古城对面，走5分钟就能从苍山门进古城，走1.2公里就能到崇圣寺三塔景区，背靠苍山景区，出门就能回望苍山云海。客栈风格可谓独树一帜，看得出主人是精心设计过的，透着浓浓的生活情趣和宁静的禅意。客栈是一座三层小院，加盖了透明的房顶，因此整体感觉并不与外界隔绝，却又宁静怡人。绿植随处可见，还有小鸟为伴，小桥流水，茶室、阅览室一应俱全。服务人员更是值得大赞：每天回到酒店就端上热乎乎的新鲜饮料，绿豆沙、银耳羹，而且不重样。同样，早点也是每日现做，虽然不像大酒店那么多，但是精心调配，每日换样。每天在我们出行前给出许多有益的建议。最后一天，我们正担心拖着大行李从三楼不好下去，店员听到声音已经三两步蹿上来提了下去。酒店还有一个特别周到可靠的司机董师傅，建议大家到当地跟随他包车旅游。这是店里的金牌司机，驾龄几十年，而且人特别值得信赖，作为当地土生土长的白族人，董师傅给我们推荐的景点和游玩方式都让旅游体验加分不少，发现了不少自己去找不到的惊喜。而且，董师傅把我们送到景区后从来不给限制游玩时间。我们从石宝山回来已经是最后一批出来，停车场都没人了，董师傅一点都不介意——这点真是太难得了！ 真的是在国内旅游非常满意的一次住宿体验，强烈推荐各位朋友到此休假。
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hyggeligt hotel

Hyggeligt hotel med gårdhave i midten i gammel traditionel stil, men stadig med ok moderne værelser. Parkering er inkluderet, men kræver man kan kinesisk for at finde ud af hvor (faktisk er det blot på sidevejen foran indgangen, hvor bilen vil blokere vejen). Kort gåafstand til den gamle bydel med restauranter, barer og små turist butikker.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Et rigtig godt hotel med dejlige oplevelser

En rigtig fantastik hotel både god beliggenhed til andre attraktioner og meget tilfredsstillende service. Jeg vil anbefalde dette hotel til mine venner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service! We were delighted to find that one of the receptionists, Catherine, spoke fluent English and we enjoyed talking to her. Both receptionists, 小常哥 and Catherine, were very hospitable and friendly. The room was clean and beautiful with many amenities. The hotel also offered a variety of delicious breakfast foods, snacks, and drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Jesslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice staffs, especially Catherine, warmly service to every guests
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A slice of heaven in Dali

After almost two weeks of traveling through Hong Kong, Chengdu and Kunming... I needed a break from cityscape and hordes of people. So we did a quick breather trip to Dali. From the moment we pulled up to Ancient City, Dali... I started breathing more easily (ironically enough, given the 6400’ altitude). And then we pulled into YanYuan Mountain retreat and all was right with the world. The hotel itself is absolutely beautiful. It’s a three story old-style architecture building with a wonderful courtyard in the center. There is a tea house theme. There are nooks everywhere and the place is covered with plants and trees. The courtyard is covered with a glass roof so you can take in the beautiful clouds and even Cang Mountain. But the beauty is truly in the details and the service. They have a couple electric bikes to loan. When we came back at the end of the day, they had sweet soup ready for us. They offer a tea service anytime you wish. The stay included breakfast and it was a delightful assortment of noodles or rice porridge accompanied with fruit, eggs, corn, pickled wood ear and steamed bun. Their bed was comfy with some great sheets. The best sleep I had during my two weeks. Even their slippers were better than the average hotel slippers. Even their bottled water. And the service!! Catherine took such incredible care of us. Also a young fellow who spoke my dialect. They took such great care of our family - 10 people old and young. I will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

HYEONJIN

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고즈넉하고 분위기 있는 멋진 곳

고전적 분위기가 아주 인상적이었고 소소한 편이 시설이 아주 적절히 있어 만족한 숙박이었습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Xiaofeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The hotel I enjoy

It is wonderful place to stay. The hotel is super friendly serving you and accommodation is pleasing. It is very clean and thoughtfully prepared, and it is romantic. The location is great, it is walk distance to ancient city. Weather always prefect for walking. The manager is very kind and make my stay comfortable. I definitely would come back for leisure and enjoyment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
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8/10 Good

Ong

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019