The Baiyun Hotel (Baiyun Binguan) is located in the Tianhai Scenic Area of Huang Shan, China's famous "Yellow Mountain". Surrounded by soaring peaks and wistful pines, this mountaintop hotel backs onto Bright Summit, one of the best spots to witness the majestic sight of the sun rising over the misty mountains. It's a sight that is well worth the early start, and the morning chill is alleviated by thick down jackets available to all guests.The hotel is built in traditional Hui style with rustic but cozy wood-lined "eco" rooms. More traditional-style options are available, many of which offer exceptional mountain views. All guestrooms feature high-speed broadband Internet access, satellite TVs, mini-bars and in-room safes.Dining options on Huang Shan are limited to hotels and snack stalls with the Baiyuan Hotel's restaurant offering a range of Chinese and Western options. Other facilities include a small shop and a business center for those all-important emails, but really Huang Shan is all about the magnificent scenery and a mountain-top stay is the perfect way to enjoy it to the max.
"Staying one night at this hotel turned out to be a fortunate decision — I will definitely return.
The staff were kind and attentive, the room was clean and well-maintained, the buffet offered a wide variety of delicious food, and the location was ideal for accessing nearby scenic spots.
Among the many things that impressed me, the most remarkable was the attentiveness of the staff. They were genuinely considerate, quickly recognizing our needs and going out of their way to assist. It’s clear that the hotel’s policies support and empower the team to deliver thoughtful service.
Let me share one memorable experience:
My son and I arrived at the hotel completely soaked from unexpected rain. The front desk promptly arranged a warm, comfortable room for us and even allowed check-in several hours earlier than usual. The room had a compact yet powerful clothes dryer that quickly dried our wet clothes. A staff member also brought us a shoe dryer and a cup of hot tea to help us warm up.
Throughout our stay, the staff kept us updated via the WeChat app with helpful information — including weather forecasts, buffet reservation updates, and events like a cultural performance in the lobby. We were also offered thoughtful perks, such as a complimentary massage chair coupon.
Although the cloudy weather prevented us from catching the sunset or sunrise at Guangming Peak, the excellent experience at the hotel convinced us to return this fall to try again.
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What I Enjoyed:
1. A cozy coffee shop with around 10 tables in the lobby — perfect for relaxing with my son after dinner.
2. Snickers bars and Korean Choco Pies from a small self-service snack corner in the lobby.
3. Thoughtful in-room extras beyond standard amenities: two umbrellas, thermal jackets, and a foot bath bucket — great for unwinding after hiking.
4. Tasty fast food just 50 meters from the hotel — two hamburgers, three chicken wings, and crispy fries from nearby snack booths. These paired perfectly with two cold cans of refreshing Qingdao beer from the coffee shop fridge.
5. Guangming Peak — around 1,800 meters above sea level and only 500 meters from the hotel. The uphill stone steps took me 15–20 minutes to climb.
6. Xihai Cable Car Station — located about 15 minutes on foot from the hotel, offering another scenic way to explore the mountain."