Dali li li wan xiang youth community hostel

This is my second trip to Dali, and it was a perfectly wonderful journey. I absolutely love "Lili Wanxiang" – their atmosphere, their convenient yet tranquil location. It's so quiet and comfortable, and you can even see Erhai Lake right from the guesthouse. I also adore the furry friends there; they're truly therapeutic! I even met a kindred spirit here, who added so much color to what would have otherwise been a solitary trip. On my last night, I met up with an old friend at Zouma, which really tied the whole experience together. The hidden meanings of this trip were all tucked away in Chen Li's songs. Farewell, Dali!

Extremely satisfied with my stay! Lilicangxiang (the hotel's name) has a great location, close to the ancient city yet quiet, and the environment is clean and comfortable. The service is warm and attentive, with a complimentary shuttle to the ancient city which was a thoughtful touch. I also really enjoyed interacting with the pets. The facilities are comprehensive, the common areas are fun, and it offers excellent value for money. It's perfect whether you're traveling solo to unwind or with friends. Highly recommend! And the latte was adorable!

The dog is super well-behaved and lets you pet it all you want! The hostel has about 4-5 floors, with a communal terrace on the 3rd floor perfect for sunbathing (pics 2-3). The top floor is a spacious laundry area with plenty of drying racks, and the washing machine costs around 3-5 yuan per load. It's just a few minutes' walk from the hostel to rent an e-scooter, which you can ride directly to the Old Town (about 10 minutes). From there, you can rent an e-bike for the day (25 yuan/day – I rented mine near the Nanshiku area of the Old Town) and head to Erhai Lake.

Absolutely loved this place! It's brimming with character and warmth, and the cats and dogs are just adorable. You can truly unwind here and let time slow down. Even just basking in the sun by the entrance with the locals feels wonderful. The location is perfect – peaceful yet central. The hotel offers a shuttle service to a fixed spot, but renting an e-bike made it even more convenient to get around whenever I wanted. They also offer shared meals, which looked delicious – I'm bummed I missed mealtime this visit! All in all, it's definitely a place I'll be coming back to!

The room was clean and tidy, and the front desk service was excellent. There were many New Year's Eve activities nearby, and the hostel had a great, lively atmosphere. You could share meals at the hostel or go out with friends you met there. In the evenings, everyone played board games together. The hostel also offered unlimited shuttle service. For a hostel costing only a few dozen yuan, it's really great value for money. I'll definitely stay here again next time.

The room was beautiful, but it would have been better if the toilet were separate. The service was excellent; they helped us with our luggage both ways. Any requests via WeChat were answered almost instantly. The puppies and kittens were also adorable. I was very happy to visit this place.