October Inn

Lijiang


A secluded, increasingly popular guesthouse with excellent spacious dorms, a handful of private rooms – book ahead – and a cool roof terrace with great views. There are daily communal dinners (¥25) and bike hire is ¥30. It's a steep, 15-minute climb from the old town; call ahead and they'll pick you up when you arrive in Lijiang.

Friendly owner Tom helps coordinate group trips to popular nearby destinations, including van transfers to Tiger Leaping Gorge.