The Giggling Tree
The Giggling Tree
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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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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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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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Guests who stayed here loved
- Juliette
Hong Kong
“Very nice and helpful staff. Good choice of food at the restaurant.” - Duncan
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
“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
“The mix of old and new and the staff who were really nice and helpful” - Holly
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
“The staff is really friendly and helped us to organize all the activities. The location is great!” - Diana
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
“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
“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
“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...”

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Languages spoken
English,ChineseProperty surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Giggling Tree
- CuisineChinese • Dutch • European
- AmbianceFamily friendly
Facilities of The Giggling TreeGreat 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
PetsPets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional 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
InternetWiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo 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 cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- 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
- MassageAdditional charge
Languages spoken
- English
- Chinese
House rulesThe Giggling Tree takes special requests - add in the next step!
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
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.





The fine printNeed-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.