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Just 5 km from Yangshuo, The Giggling Tree is an unique guest house which is located in the tiny village of Little Mountain Gate. It features traditional farmhouses, a beautiful courtyard and an outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi access is available. All rooms come with a private bathroom with Western-style toilet and air conditioning. Rooms are spacious and nicely decorated with wood carvings, bamboo furniture and old Chinese advertisements. Lovely views of Yulong River Valley, mountains and rice fields can all be enjoyed on the terrace. Guests can arrange activities at the tour desk such as hiking, cycling or bamboo rafting. Chinese cooking courses, Kung Fu lessons, Tai Chi instructions and calligraphy classes are all provided upon request. Movies, books and games are all available in the DVD room. A fine selection of Western food and authentic local dishes are served. The guest house is 4.4 km from Darongshu Scenic Area, 4.4 km from Yangshuo Bus Station and 4.7 km from Yangshuo West Street. Guilin Liangjiang International Airport is 66 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
2 sofa beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 futon beds
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
2 futon beds
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Juliette
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Very nice and helpful staff. Good choice of food at the restaurant.
  • Duncan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    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....
  • Laurent
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The mix of old and new and the staff who were really nice and helpful
  • Holly
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    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
    France France
    The staff is really friendly and helped us to organize all the activities. The location is great!
  • Diana
    New Zealand New Zealand
    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...
  • Mattia
    Italy Italy
    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...
  • Timothy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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...
  • Emma
    New Zealand New Zealand
    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...

Managed by Team and Guest

Company review score: 9.8Based on 101 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Our team has 22 lovely hosts, kind, warm, hard working, looking forward to meeting you here.

Property information

We are In the middle of a green valley, between rice paddies, Karst mountains and the Yulong river. Our renovated farmhouses are scattered around a beautiful courtyard. We also have a outdoor swimming pool (open from April till October), relax garden and terrace with great views.

Neighbourhood information

The area we are in is famous for its outdoor activities: bamboo rafting, cycling, hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, river drifting but also just relaxing while seeing the local farmer life at your doorstep. And not to forget:...clean and fresh air!!

Languages spoken

English,Chinese

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Giggling Tree
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Dutch • European
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of The Giggling Tree
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Children's high chair
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Badminton equipment
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Children's playground
  • Games room

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Reception services

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Plunge pool
  • Shallow end
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool

Wellness

  • Kids' pool
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Chinese

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
CNY 100 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
CNY 100 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroUnionPay debit cardUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a valid government-issued ID card or passport upon check-in.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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