yiban Inn (Dali Ancient City South Gate Branch)

This place is amazing! Room was big and clean. Location was just enough outside the old town to be peaceful, but not too far as to be inconvenient. Lots of food and bike rentals nearby. And the owner was super helpful and friendly. Speaks Cantonese as well! But the best part had to be August the dog. He made my day coming back everyday. The most adorable dog.

The nice hotel room was quiet and the bed was spacious. We booked it because we thought it was in the old town (as indicated in the listing) but far enough to not be very noisy. Turns out it lies outside of the old town's city walls. It was a 20-30min walk along a busy street with lots of traffic (not really a pedestrian sidewalk) to reach the main street within Dali Ancient City. Therefore, I wouldn't book the room again. But the owners are nice and their dog is very affectionate. Bonus points for that. :)

I'm so grateful to have found this wonderful home stay! You could reach the host via WeChat,he show us the way to inn and help us with the luggage when Didi drop us in wrong place.Room is very comfortable,you can enjoy the tea with mountain view. My hosts have been absolutely delightful, going out of their way to make me feel welcome and comfortable. From offering me a warm cup of tea to getting to know each other and sharing stories, they've made me feel like part of the family. And of course, their adorable dog has been a constant source of joy and companionship! The little touches, like providing comfortable sandals when my shoes were wet, have really made a big difference. This home stay truly feels like a home away from home, and I couldn't be more thankful.