The Giggling Tree

Name: The Giggling Tree
Address: Aishanmen Village 13#, Yangshuo, cn

Location: Aishanmen Village 13#, Yangshuo, cn

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Charming Traditional Guest House in Picturesque Yangshuo

Unique Farmhouse Accommodation: Experience a stay like no other in our traditional farmhouses, each beautifully decorated with wood carvings and bamboo furniture.

Breathtaking Views and Exciting Activities: Enjoy stunning views of the Yulong River Valley from our terrace and engage in activities like hiking, cycling, and bamboo rafting arranged by our tour desk.

Cultural Experiences and Culinary Delights: Immerse yourself in Chinese culture with Kung Fu lessons, Tai Chi instructions, and calligraphy classes. Indulge in a variety of Western and local dishes served at our restaurant.

Ready to escape to a tranquil oasis surrounded by nature and culture? Book your stay at The Giggling Tree for an unforgettable experience.

Important Information

Guests are required to show a valid government-issued ID card or passport upon check-in.Swimming pool: Closed from Sun, Nov 1, 2026 until Wed, Mar 31, 2027

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Car hire
Massage services
Packed lunches
Table tennis
Currency exchange
Darts
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Concierge service
Kid meals
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Outdoor furniture
Fruits
Shallow end
Fence around pool
Badminton equipment
Cooking class
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Playground on site
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
Beach umbrellas
Pool sun loungers
Internet access
Games
Housekeeping on request
Wine release events
Pool waterfall
Exercise/lap pool
Japanese garden
Swimming nearby
Bicycle-friendly property
Vegetarian menu options available
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle
Accessible train station shuttle
No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

Suite with Mountain View

Guests will have a special experience as the suite offers a pool with a view. The spacious suite features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as pool views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Pajamas
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Fire extinguisher
- Key card access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Junior Suite with Mountain View

The spacious suite has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as mountain views. The unit has 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Pajamas
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Fire extinguisher
- Key card access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Family Room with Mountain View

Guests will have a special experience as the family room features a pool with a view. Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned family room provides a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as pool views. The unit offers 1 bed and 2 futons.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Pajamas
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Fire extinguisher
- Key card access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Two-Bedroom Suite

This suite features a pool with a view. The spacious suite features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as pool views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Pajamas
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Fire extinguisher
- Key card access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Deluxe Family Room

2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
Soundproofed room

Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Electric kettle and free bottled water
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe and desk
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
Twin Room

The old renovated farm houses hold 23 rooms along a cozy courtyard. This twin room is upstairs, with a patio, electric kettle and air conditioning.

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Concierge services
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Double Room

The old renovated farm houses hold 23 rooms along a cozy courtyard. This double room is downstairs, with a patio, electric kettle and air conditioning.

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Concierge services
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Triple Room

The old renovated farm houses hold 23 rooms along a cozy courtyard. This triple room is upstairs, with a patio, electric kettle and air conditioning.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Concierge services
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Family Room

The old renovated farm houses hold 23 rooms along a cozy courtyard. This family room is upstairs, with a patio, electric kettle and air conditioning.

Max Occupancy: 6 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Concierge services
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Family Plus Room

The spacious family room offers air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The family room provides a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a high chair for children along with an outdoor dining area. The unit has 3 beds.

Max Occupancy: 6 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Concierge services
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Giggling family suite

The spacious suite has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. This air-conditioned suite features soundproof walls, a seating area as well as an outdoor dining area. The unit has 3 beds.

Max Occupancy: 6 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Concierge services
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Double Room with Mountain View

The pool with a view is the standout feature of this double room. Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as pool views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Pajamas
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Fire extinguisher
- Key card access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath

This suite's standout feature is the pool with a view. This spacious suite is consisted of of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as pool views. The unit offers 1 bed and 2 futons.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Pajamas
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Fire extinguisher
- Key card access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

Guest Reviews

Melanie (9/5): Ondanks de ietwat mindere hygiëne toch een aanrader. - Mooie accomodatie op een goede locatie en zeer goed restaurant Hygiene kom beter evenals de verstrekking van toiletpapier etc.
Valentine (10/5): - Tout était super ! Autant la localisation « un peu mais pas trop » éloignée de la très touristique ville de Yangshuo, le personnel très serviables et gentils, le charme du lieu (le coucher de soleil est époustouflant) mais aussi la cuisine proposée.
Amina (9/5): Would highly recommend! - Amazing staff!! They were so kind and helpful, we had food poisoning during our stay and they cooked a specific dish for us. Clean, good location and atmosphere The facilities are a bit outdated (beds could be more comfortable). But good value for money!
乐怡 (10/5): 非常好！ - 很少给民宿留评论。但是这家民宿真的很值得。基本设施都非常好，位置也很好就在景区附近，服务人员态度也很好。本人比较吃服务态度，简直没得挑。吃的也很好吃。最喜欢干锅鸡没有下次去阳朔还会住这家店。
小娟 (10/5): Warm, comfortable and tastefully decorated place. The vibe is relaxing, and the host provides though -
Franklin (10/5): - The staff were really warm and friendly. They could converse in both English and Chinese. The location is very scenic and peaceful.
Pawel (10/5): werde bestimmt nochmals hinfahren. - Das Team war super freundlich. Viele können englisch. Man hat jeden Wunsch erfüllt bekommen. Es gibt wirklich Spitzen Kaffee (und ich komme aus Wien) mit einer sehr guten Siebträger Maschine. Das Wasser, was man im Zimmer und überall in Flaschen zur Verfügung gestellt bekommt ist so gut. Die Zimmer sind sehr sauber und schön eingerichtet. Den Swimmingpool hatte ich nicht benutzt aber er war sauber und die Familien die mit Kindern da waren meinten, es wäre der Hit. Das Essen ist ausgezeichnet. Es gibt westliches Essen was sehr gut ist. Auch eine gute Pizza. Das lokale Essen werde ich vermissen. Alles in allem: ich werde ganz bestimmt nochmal dort hinfahren
月贝 (10/5): -
彤彤 (10/5): - The staff are considerate and easy to talk to, service is thoughtful, meals taste great, and the room is very clean. We had to check out the next day due to travel plans, and we’d love to stay again next time. Nothing else
Karen (10/5): Un de beaux souvenirs de notre voyage - C’est un véritable petit havre de paix et de bonne humeur. On y mange vraiment bien (appréciable après les restos de rues !) et le patio du restaurant est incroyablement reposant. Les chambres du nouveau bâtiment sont ultra confortables et la vue est très chouette (bien qu’entre 2 autres bâtiments). L’emplacement est idéal pour aller à pied au bambou raft ou faire des balades à pieds ou à vélo le long de la rivière. Enfin et surtout le personnel est adorable, parle bien anglais (rare!) et est de très bon conseil pour tout + ultra efficace. Nous avons vu pas mal d’autres établissements très beaux et bien placés au bord de la rivière, mais si nous devions revenir nous reviendrions au même endroit..
Stephanie (9/5): As a family of four with two kids, we would found The Giggling Tree exactly what we needed. The gorgeous property had an - A quaint and gorgeous little property, with an ancient Chinese feel, and an option of modern rooms.
Jessica (9/5): -
Ivan&Ana (8/5): Old style farm vibe, tasty food, good pool and lots of activities - We stayed here for the second time - our first visit was over 8 years ago, and now we returned with kids. It was just as good and pleasant as we remembered. The hotel atmosphere has a charming old-style farm vibe, and the swimming pool offers a beautiful view of the mountains. The hotel also arranges cool (paid) activities for children, such as dumpling making and fan painting, which our kids enjoyed. We rented bikes to explore the nearby river, and Laura was great helping us book tickets and a driver for the Sanjie Liu show. The room lighting could be better; illumination felt quite poor. And there's a minor inconvenience (not the hotel’s fault): there were a lot of mosquitos. Given the countryside location, this is expected and not something the hotel can fully control.
Kimberly (10/5): Highly recommended - Very good service Room is beautiful and clean NIL
Michael (9/5): The team at the Giggling Tree were exceptional and everything to make sure our trip to Yangshuo was a lot of fun. - The staff were amazing! The location and views were fantastic. And the food was delicious.
Lucy (10/5): -
Julia (10/5): -
Lindsay (8/5): Geweldige locatie tussen de karsttorens. Uitmuntende medewerkers. - De medewerkers van het hotel waren enorm vriendelijk. Het voelde als een hechte groep collega’s die alles voor de gasten over hebben. Alles verzorgde ze op en top. Ze deden enorm hun best om in het engels te communiceren. De bedden zijn wat verouderd
Joseph (10/5): - The staff was very friendly.
Pauline (10/5): -
James (10/5): -
Mieke (9/5): Fantastisch - We waren hier 14 jaar geleden al eens geweest. Inmiddels een andere eigenaar maar de sfeer, het comfort, het eten en de vriendelijkheid en behulpzaamheid van de medewerkers zijn nog altijd hetzelfde, top. Heel blij met het zwembad en de beschikbaarheid van fietsen voor tochtjes door de fantastische omgeving. Aanrader!
jerome (9/5): Îlot préservé - La qualité des vieux matériaux
Anna (8/5): Atmospheric hotel in beautiful location - Beautiful hotel in a very pretty (though undeniably touristy!) location. The food could be improved: I found it very salty. Some staff were really friendly and helpful but some also verged on rude and gave misleading information.
Lukas (10/5): - Best place to stay around Yangshuo. That is for sure .
Vicente (10/5): Hotel con encanto y buena gente - Todo es un sitio con mucho encanto, hemos estado 3 veces en Yangshuo y este es el mejor hotel con diferencia. Los dueños son un encanto, muy buena gente y muy humildes. Estuvimos toda la familia y las habitaciones limpias, las camas muy cómodas. El restaurante muy bueno, con comida muy buena. Estuvimos desayunado y cenado allí. Mi hija se puso mala y los dueños acompañaron a mi marido y mi hija al hospital y se quedaron allí hasta que la subieron a planta para ayudar a traducir el chino. Un encanto estoy muy agradecida. Y a las 7 de la mañana volvieron al hospital para ver como había pasado la noche y si necesitaban algo. Las chicas que trabajan allí un encanto. Encima hablan todos ingles que eso también es un punto a su favor.Volveremos allí seguro Nada
Kevin (7/5): -
Shannon (10/5): I will be back. The staff were helpful and warm like family. - Stunning location; quiet, authentic and traditional stone buildings mixed with modern comfort.
Emeline (10/5): - Hôtel très charmant et personnel très attentionné et agréable. Les activités proposées sont très intéressantes, ils vous aident dans l'organisation de votre voyage!
Valerie (10/5): - Personnel très sympathique. Très belle chambre, spacieuse avec belle vue, joli coin aménagé pour prendre le thé. Nous avons pris le repas du soir qui était parfait (canard gingembre,) le personnel fait des efforts pour communiquer avec les hôtes, C est agréable. Nous avons loué des vélos pour faire une balade le long de la rivière. Rien, on y serait bien resté plus longtemps
Stephanie (10/5): Tolle Auszeit in einer sehr familiären und persönlich geführten Unterkunft - Die Freundlichkeit des Personals. Das Hotel gehört einem Niederländer, was man an der Ausstattung merkt. Alice, die chinesische Managerin, ist die gute Seele und schafft es, dass die Unterkunft einen sehr familiären und persönlichen Flair hat, man fühlt sich dort gleich sehr wohl. Die Umgebung ist traumhaft und ich hab mit dem Rad eine tolle Tour den Fluss lang gemacht. Räder kann man im Hotel mieten.
Pablo (8/5): Nice hotel, helpful staff, very "western" oriented - Very cozy hotel with a nice pool and helpful staff. They spoke English and helped us organise activities around the area. It can feel too "western" and oriented to the western tourists. Not the best place if you are looking for a more authentic Chinese experience. also the food in the restaurant wasn't particularly good
Kim (9/5): - Heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel. Zwembad met een mooi uitzicht. Restaurant met uitgebreide kaart. Het hostel bevindt zich in een heel sfeervol gebouw.
DIEGO (10/5): Una experiencia rural en la China más idílica - Nuestra experiencia en The Gigglling Tree no pudo ser mejor. La atención de su personal ha sido exquisita sobre todo una mención especial para Laura, que nos ha ayudado en todo y ha hecho que nuestra estancia sea 10 puntos. No tengo nada negativo para remarcar.
Giulia (10/5): - Posto splendido nella campagna di Yangshuo, personale accogliente che parla inglese. Offrono vari servizi, c’è il ristorante con colazione occidentale. Molto consigliato! Niente
Roeland (10/5): Goede locatie met mooie uitzichten - Zeer vriendelijke en behulpzame mensen werken er, met name Alice. Ze was erg vriendelijk voor onze kinderen. Ook het eten is er uitstekend, van ontbijt, lunch tot aan diner. De omgeving bij het zwembad had netter gemogen als ook het water wat na een paar dagen troebel was.
David (10/5): Hotel pequeño, con mucho encanto, situado en una zona que enamora! - Hotel situado en un entorno privilegiado, tiene 2 zonas, la "antigua" y un edificio más moderno justo al lado. Nos alojamos en el edificio moderno y fué una pequeña desilusión hasta que entramos en la habitación. Muy nueva, limpia y moderna, y con 2 grandes ventanales uno en cada lado del "piso", que enmarcaban las maravillosas montañas de Yangshuo como si fueran lienzos! El restaurante tiene bastantes opciones, y está bastante bien. Hicimos un curso de dumplings interesante. Tienen bicilcetas que no pudimos utilizar porque ibamos con un bebé, pero tienen algunas con sillas de niños, que para visitar la zona, tiene que ser un lujo. Nos ayudaron en todo. Para repetir sin duda! Todo perfecto, nada que objetar!
Emmanuel (10/5): - la gentillesse du personnel et le cadre
Oliver (9/5): A great base to enjoy the beautiful scenery around Yangshuo whilst escaping the hordes of tourists - Wonderful staff, excellent activities that the hotel could arrange. The pool was a great way to escape the heat, and enjoy the views.
Francesca (10/5): -
bjorn (7/5): - Super friendly staff that go the extra mile! Very cosy place The pictures on booking.com do not give an accurate reflection of reality. There is a building constructed right in front of the building of The Gigglng tree which takes away 50% of the view. We love the place for the people but the expectations where managed differently. Also cleaning could be much more profound!
May (10/5): Exceptional - Booked this room for my 70 year old father and his partner who lives in China. He loved the hotel and kept saying over and over what a great choice it was. The 2 bedroom suite was extremely comfortable, clean and the views are stunning. Food is so good at the restaurant and the staff ware very hard working and friendly.
May (10/5): Absolutely perfect place to stay. Highly recommend! - The most stunning place you can stay in Yangshuo. Surrounded by the famous mountains, the converted barns are made into cosy rooms/dining areas and the terrace is as charming as it is beautiful. We stayed in the newer part in a 2 bedroom suite which comfortably slept my whole family (2 adults, 3 kids). We had stunning views from almost every window. The beds are very comfortable and the Aircon was very cold (much needed in July). What really makes this hotel special are the staff. Everyone is so friendly, hard working and happy to help. You can book almost everything through them. Most of the staff speak excellent English. Their menu is extensive and in the 5 days we stayed there, we had almost all our meals there and every dish was delicious. Honestly, the few meals we had outside didn’t compare to the quality of the hotel’s. Thank you to all the staff at The Giggling Tree. What an amazing place run by wonderful people. Absolutely nothing. A solid 10/10 experience. We are a well travelled family and this stay is up there with the best.
Gavin (10/5): Super helpful staff - Front desk staff were excellent! Incredible mountain views (from some rooms). Menu slightly limited. Be sure to request room with mountain view.
Anne (10/5): Wonderful experience - The ambiance is lovely and the staff is really nice and helpful! They can help you book different activities with discount as well, which is nice.
George (9/5): Superb - Nice location, easy to rent bikes and explore the surrounding areas. Staff were all very nice and helpful. We enjoyed our time No dislikes - it was great.
Alice (9/5): Superb -
Brownell (9/5): Superb - Rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable. Staff was extremely kind and helpful. Nice pool area. Restaurant service at times were very slow.
Juliette (8/5): Great stay at the giggling tree - Very nice and helpful staff. Good choice of food at the restaurant.
Duncan (10/5): Exceptional - This was the best hotel we stayed at in China. Really enjoyed it. Staff were very helpful in organising activities. Room was spacious with great facilities. We also really enjoyed the range of chinese food at the restaurant. Would highly recommend.
Gregory (9/5): Highly recommend for active families - great location & staff - The staff at the Giggling Tree are great. They make the place so good. Always proactive, accommodating and willing to help. Great facilities nearby for biking, climbing, kayaking etc. and the team will book and arrange these at decent prices. Food is good/OK. Perhaps better for kids than adults. The hotel was recommended to me by 2 sets of friends and I will do the same for any families visiting
Laurent (9/5): Excellent overall- great stuff, good location, perfect blend of old and new and great place to go and hike nearby. Great - The mix of old and new and the staff who were really nice and helpful Didn’t realise from website they had “older” style room and “newer” style one - staff was very quick in accommodating though as soon as we told our preference
Holly (10/5): A lovely family holiday experience! - The hosts were so lovely and helpful. Nothing was too hard. They made excellent activity recommendations and took care of all our bookings. The hotel were great with our children - highlights for them were the pool and bikes!
Cecile (10/5): Exceptional - The staff is really friendly and helped us to organize all the activities. The location is great!
Marlou (6/5): Pleasant -
Zisis (10/5): Exceptional - Very helpful people, nice ambient
Diana (10/5): We had a wonderful stay at the Giggling Tree. Such a friendly place, we highly recommend it! - The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. We loved the location, such a beautiful place. The family suite was great for the 5 of us, and being able to take bikes around was great. The food was excellent, and we can't wait to stay again one day!
Yas (10/5): Exceptional -
Mattia (9/5): Superb - Location is very convenient and close to many hot spots. Room is very clean with a nice view of the mountains, staff is extremely helpful and went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. Every activity including transportation, tickets etc was planned carefully from the staff. The hotel is constantly being renovated whilst maintaining its traditional charm. We felt right at home.
Monique (9/5): Superb -
Cathy (8/5): Very good -
Timothy (10/5): Perfect stay in a lovely hotel with idyllic views and wonderful staff and restaurant! - The Giggling Tree was just perfect! It is an amazing hotel - friendly and welcoming, lovely room with amazing views, wonderful staff and restaurant. Laura was simply brilliant and made some great food recommendations. Eating in the quaint courtyard restaurant area was perfect, especially the Beer fish from the Lijiang River! Great dumplings too! And the pool was a nice bonus with fantastic views. Good bicycles to rent and trips/taxis can be organised. We'd love to return again one day - the scenery is simply unforgettable! Thank you Laura! Tim and Ann Nothing
Emma (9/5): Amazing staff! - The staff were incredible, super helpful with organising activities and transport and really lovely people. We stayed in the 2 bedroom on the 4th floor, it has really good views and each bedroom was large with a huge bed. There's also a rooftop hangout area available for guests, with gorgeous views and outdoor seating. The restaurant was great, they let us BYO wine, even kept it in the fridge for us and provided glasses. There are bikes to hire (cheap), a pool and the riverside area for biking or walking is close by. The shared bathroom in the two bedroom room has 2 windows into one of the bedrooms but the windows don't have proper coverings so you can see in (and out). This means it is not really private when using the bathroom or for the people in that bedroom. The other bedroom only has a paper and thin wood door so isn't soundproof at all. Note that the 2 bedroom option has only the 2 bedrooms, no shared indoor living space, although a balcony is available accessible via one of the bedrooms. There isn't anywhere to hang wet towels to reuse, they changed them daily though.
Nicolas (9/5): Such a beautiful view from the window of my room - Everything was perfect, the integration of modern building with old village houses, the team, their friendliness, their advise when doing some activities in the area, the location, the surroundings. Wished i had stayed longer Perhaps the breakfast options could be improved, but it was already good enough
Candice (10/5): Magnificent place in all aspects - Most friendly staff! We stayed in the suite in the new building with a gorgeous view. Very comfortable and modern. The old courtyard was perfect for breakfast (good options!) and the dinner on the terrace very ‘gezellig’. We even used the pool. The staff arranged all drivers and activities for us. Very special place!
Zoë (8/5): Very good - The old part of the Hotel is beautiful, with a very romantic yard. The menu is amazing, with a lot of options. The location is great and the staff helps book a lot of activities. My door couldn't close fully and there are so many mosquitoes. I changed to the new building, the rooms here are amazing!
John (10/5): Exceptional - They help with everything, tours, scooters, bike rentals etc.
Patricia (10/5): Amazing - Excellent location. Nice ancient building including with new guest house with modern interior. Overall it was an amazing stay and I rate it with 10 points. The only negative thing is that the modern guesthouse faces the neighbour building pool. It can get quite noisy until 10/11pm with children playing in the pool.
Enric (10/5): Complete Yulong experience, absolutely recommended - Alice knows very well to choose the better family activities to enjoy and discover the Yulong lanscape and the people. Excepcional point to acess the villages. Nice and very warmy hotel. Good restaurant. Very clean. A complete experience, absolutely recommended. Everything was simply perfect.
Ryan (10/5): Exceptional - Great location and amazing staff
Frank (10/5): Perfect hotel in a perfect location - We loved the hotel from the second we stepped onto the proprety. The front yard was cosy and was a lovely place to have breakfast or dinner. Our daughter could roam around without any danger. The food was amazing and the whole staff was super friendly. English was spoken as well. During our whole trip in China this was our favorite place and we felt sad leaving it. The rooms have a vintage feel and look, the bathroom was modern. The location, the view from the pool, the staff, the food was extraordinary. The matrasses were a bit hard, but nothing to complain about
Jingjing (7/5): The staff made sure a pleasant experience for us as a family - The hotel is located at the very scenic point of Yulong river; the staff really looked after us during our stay. The daily room cleaning service wasn’t up to standard; the facilities were basic; the pool water was cloudy.
Stefano (9/5): Superb - Nice hotel near the river. It's the perfect place to enjoy the countryside and avoid the confusion of the city center of Yangshuo. The staff is very nice and they speak a good English. They are also always happy to help you for any issue or to organize your trip around Yangshuo. You can choose small room in ciuntryside style or new modern and larger rooms in a new buiding close to the original one. Hughly recommended also for the foreign tourists
Thomas (10/5): welcoming unique place - the team is very welcoming and helpfull. Kids loved playing with the rabbits Also they have a great team in the kitchen providing a wide selection of yummy food! The hotel is located in perfectly quiet and beautiful area as you want to avoid downtown yangshuo
Elisabeth (10/5): a great getaway and super kind and helpful staff - a must stay when in Yangshuo -
Elena (8/5): Very good -
Choy (8/5): Wonderful accomodation to experience Yangshuo - The staff was so nice, patient and helpful. Food was nice and the atmosphere is very charming If you order the breakfast set, you could get different items each time. That was a bit confusing but not a big deal at all
Loo (10/5): Can’t wait to go back! - All their staff were so amazing and went out of their way to take care of my family and I. They’re super helpful and their service was absolutely top notch. I love how they have their on site restaurant and served great western and Chinese food which meant we could pretty much choose to stay in the hotel all day long if we wanted to. It made meals for kids a lot easier and stress free! The small touches pushed the experience over the top - when I brought an apple to the courtyard for breakfast they immediately asked if I wanted it peeled and cut!
Rosien (10/5): Exceptional -
Anna (7/5): Good -
Aline (10/5): Exceptional - The site is beautiful, the staff super nice. This hotel is perfect for a family with kids. There is space to run around, the swimming pool is easy to access with a nice view on the mountains. Our children enjoyed playing with the 2 rabbits owned by the hotel, they can feed them etc.. The staff does everything to simplify your stay, from the daily service, to the organization of some activities. You can rent bikes to discover the area. The restaurant offers a large choice of meals, Chinese and western. The Chinese food on the menu is amazing (beer fish and cucumber salad as an example). I really recommend this hotel!
Torrey (10/5): Exceptional -
Dominique (9/5): Superb - The building and courtyard were beautiful, it felt very special. We went in the winter and there were fires in the common areas which felt like a really nice cosy touch. The staff were really friendly and accommodating. The room and bathroom were clean and spacious and the furnishings were lovely. The food at the restaurant was good. The food is a bit on the expensive side when compared to what you can get locally, but it was delicious and the location and convenience was obviously a massive advantage so can't complain too much
Kien (10/5): Highly recommended particularly for young tourists. - Very safe and quiet. Many European guests. Restaurant menu includes both Chinese and Western. Nothing.
Victoria (8/5): Beautiful place, and love that the hotel restaurant serves western food. All in all a great place to stay for the value! - Gorgeous view and attentive staff First room was very dark. Switched to a better room the 2nd night
Johannes (9/5): Highlight of the trip - Super friendly staff, Great room, good food, Great service. No dark bread in the morning. Only white
Victoria (8/5): Delightful, charming, and whimsical. Great place for a weekend getaway where your focus is on nature - The restaurant on site is amazing! Has local dishes and western choices. THe Staff are very responsive to our needs, questions, and wondering! The bed on our first night was not comfortable. Creaky floors, and you could hear the other guests through the walls. We switched to the guest house on the next night and it was much more comfortable. Highly recommend it!
Kerry (10/5): A relaxing stay in a picture-perfect location with excellent hosts! - We enjoyed a delightful four night stay at Giggling Tree! Our hosts Alice, Laura and Helen and all the staff were helpful, friendly and attentive. Not only was the location picture perfect and gorgeous, the personalised service provided by the team made our stay special, and meant that we could enjoy the sights and experiences of the area easily. No negatives! It’s worth remembering that as converted historic buildings the rooms are not sound proof so there can be a bit of occasional noise from outside (but mostly it was very peaceful!)
Rambling76 (10/5): Giggleness - Great place, staff were friendly, beer was cold and the food was amazing. Situated opposite the entrance to the river walk were everyone comes from town to walk. Truely beautiful surroundings and an amazing place, fully recommended. Really appreviated how my room was already chilled by the aircon...not sweating for 20 mins waiting for the room to cool down. -
Eva (9/5): highly recommend staying here: friendly staff, beautiful courtyard and good location - The courtyard is a real heaven of peace in the middle of the otherwise quite touristic neighborhoods that Yangshuo and the villages around it are. The swimming pool, the kids playroom and toys and the good breakfast were all an extra asset. The old house in se is beautiful and the fact that the staff can help you plan different trips and rent out bikes makes your stay easy. I thought the menu for diner was just too large, too much choice so the quality wasn't fantastic. That being said, there are enough options in the neighborhood, so this shouldnt stop you from having the giggling tree as your base. Mosquito season was on, but they provide enough measures against (repellent, mosquito nets...)
Koen (10/5): Exceptional - We had a great stay at The Giggling Tree. Alice, Helene and the rest of the team were super helpfull and gave us great tips (especially one viewpoint at sunset really stood out and we would have never gotten there without Alice's help!). I would definitely come back here. Thanks so much Giggling Tree Team! -
Y.l. (10/5): Giggling has great western and chinese food, clean swimming pool, great location at Yulong river, - The Giggling hotel has great location at the Yulong river. we rented electric scooters to ride along this river. you can also ride to Yangshuo downtown. Kids like the outside swimming pools a lot. they swim twice a day. the large one is 1,40m deep. food is excellent and affordable (chinese and western). kids like the french fries with self made chicken nuggets a lot, we ate other chinese food, all very delicious (salads, eggplant, lemon chicken etc). Employees are very friendly and help with everything. Large rooms have good airconditiing, large comfortable beds (with mosquito nets if needed) and bathrooms are large and very comfortable and stylish. we also took taxi to Guilin (sevenstars park and downtown) and ofcourse we also went to ride boat on the Li river and to dazhai longji rice terraces. Swimming pool was a big suprise and big PLUS. no bus closeby. travel by taxi or electric scooter or bike.
Robert (8/5): Very good -
Alexander (10/5): Great stay in a renovated old Chinese house, with western options and nice swimming pool - - the personnel is very friendly and helpful, and there is always someone around who knows good English. When we were leaving, they actually gave a small neat gift for our son, that he very much likes; - you can arrange several activities there, from kayaking to rock climbing. You can also rent good quality bikes and electric scooters for a good price. We did both. You can bike a truly beautiful bike/foot path which follows the Yulong river, with locations to swim and to take a little trip on a bamboo raft. The bike ride is probably the best activity in the area, and one of the better in China; - the room was clean and spacious, with a great bathroom and shower, and good beds with mosquito nets (which actually didnt seem necessary, but watch out for the bugs in the outside space). The 2 person bed of the original room booking.com suggested for us was too small for us and our very tall 8 year old son, but the personnel immediately arranged a fitting room with two beds for us for a small surcharge; - the swimming pool made the deal for us, in particular because we were staying over in the furnace-like summer. The swimming pool is just big enough to really enjoy the swimming, and especially our son spent a lot of time there; - we consider the location as excellent, because it is really a bit out of busy Yangshuo (which is fun, but you go to a place like this for the natural beauty), and close enough to get there by cab or bike/scooter (app. 10 minutes). It is nice and quiet there, which is quite difficult to find in overcrowded China. It's also very near the aforementioned bike path and a bamboo raft harbour, and relatively near (by bike/scooter) other top locations such as Moon hill and the Gold cave; - the property of the hotel, which is housed in an old Chinese family house, has been very well renovated by the original Dutch owners, that regretfully have leaft. - someone thought it was a good idea to build a 15 meter high hotel directly next to the swimming pool. That was a regretful choice. But it's not near the rest of the hotel, doesn't disturb the view of the nearby mountains and provides some necessary extra shadow when you take a dip, so we didn't mind it. - the state of the property is still quite good, but will soon need some maintenance. Also the pool could be somewhat cleaner.
Stephen (9/5): Amazing time! - Friendly and traditional chinese authentic Maybe a bit too many bugs
Donna (10/5): Exceptional - Charming property! In a quiet location that is an excellent base for exploring the surrounding areas. The menu offered a nice variety and the food was excellent. The staff really went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. They arranged scooters for our use and a driver to take us back to Guilin. They made sure our granddaughters (3&4) were taken care of too. The amount of activities they offer is impressive! Unfortunately, our stay was short so we were not able to take advantage of the wide range of activities... I wish we had more time to partake in the offerings. We enjoyed everything!!
Shelley (9/5): Superb - Excellent service. Comfortable beds. Good food. Good environment.
Heather (10/5): Exceptional -
Romain (9/5): Lovely stay in a charming place - Charming hotel located in a small village at 10min taxi from Yangshuo city center. Quiet and beautiful place. Some stuff would need a bit refurbishment or maintenance but overall, the room is clean and nice. Food at the hotel is excellent and staff is very nice. Area around the pool would need renovation.
Shelley (9/5): Very unique quaint style hotel. Comfortable and the staff are very helpful indeed. - A very comfortable stay. The staff were friendly and very helpful in every way. A nice convenient location.