Yachajiao Manor, nestled in the core area of Tiger Leaping Gorge, is an ideal residence to immerse yourself in the grandeur of the canyon and the poetry of the mountains. Adjacent to the Tiger Leaping Gorge hiking trail, the manor is a short walk from the Chama Café Observation Deck. Push open the window in the morning to enjoy the panoramic view of the 13 peaks of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain; sit in the courtyard in the afternoon to admire the afterglow of the snow-capped mountains; look up at the star-studded mountain night sky in the evening — natural beauty blends into every moment of your stay.
The manor features an original ecological mountain style. Guest rooms retain the warm texture of wooden structures, paired with simple and comfortable bedding and private bathrooms, embodying mountain simplicity without sacrificing living convenience. The public area includes a viewing tea corner and a leisure courtyard, where you can sit around to taste local tea, listen to the owner share canyon stories, and experience the slow mountain life.
Whether you are an adventurer hiking Tiger Leaping Gorge or a traveler seeking tranquility, you can escape the hustle and bustle here. During the day, explore the Tiger Leaping Gorge High Road, one of the "world's top ten boutique hiking trails"; in the evening, watch the sunset dye the river valley red; at night, sleep to the sound of the canyon wind, and immerse yourself in the comfort of "living in the scenery".
"Travellers from Aus here! This accomodation is such a hidden gem, everything is as pictured! Located a 10 min car ascent from the main road, it’s a perfect balance of rural and a tourist destination. We had some trouble finding the property at night with our Didi but by sending a picture of our location, they were able to locate us quickly. I’d recommend arriving during the daytime to avoid any confusion.
We stayed in the single Villa which is a 10 minute walk away to the main reception/ restaurant/ other guest houses. Warning that this will be uphill but if you walk at an easy pace, you will be fine. You can also contact them 10 min in advance and they can drive you to the main area if needed.
Everything is as pictured; super clean and well stocked with enough drinks 😆 (they gave us about 5 cases of water + soft drink for 3 nights)! There are 2 bathrooms one upstairs and one downstairs and both which are well stocked with necessities. They also have heated carpet upstairs and heating / AC both upstairs and downstairs. The balcony - which has a swinging seat and outdoor bathtub - has an uninterrupted view of the Yulong snow mountain.
The staff here are so lovely and caring! Everyone seemed like they genuinely enjoyed working here 🥹. They are even willing to go above and beyond to help you - despite a slight language barrier.
Communication is also done through WeChat group chat with all the staff members which is very efficient.
The property also grows most? of its produce so everything is fresh and organic. We saw some chickens, corn fields etc. The breakfast served daily is seen in the picture below - super healthy and organic.
You can also access the famous Tiger Leaping Gorge trail from the property - 5 minute walk up some stairs behind the property + through some other hotels / guest houses. So for anyone planning to complete / see the trail, this is a great destination!
If you are to stay here, we would recommend bringing some snacks as the accomodation is quite isolated (the closest supermarket is a 20min car ride away - which we asked them to take us to)."