The Great Wall
The poshest option at Jiankou, with comfortable, modern rooms that sleep up to five on long kàng-style beds. Can book via www.trip.com.
Must-see hotels in China
Eastern Tibet
It's just on the right side of acceptably clean, acceptably quiet and acceptably priced; but if your first choice is full, this is a possibility.
Guizhou
When you crave the anonymity of a large hotel, this option will deliver discretion, soft carpets and powerful showers. Buffet breakfast included.
Hunan
Opposite the bus station, this simple place has a slightly bizarre name and a variety of room choices, all with air-con, TV, bathroom and wi-fi.
Ngari
This two-storey concrete guesthouse boasts Nepali food (mains ¥40) and real beds for up to 200 guests but hardly a single functioning toilet.
Fuzhou
The tallest building in town is a classic five-star number with a stunning breakfast buffet and gym. The family suites are excellent value.
Yunnan
A few minutes' walk west of the Gongchang Tower, with big rooms and a strong wi-fi connection. Staff are friendly, if not exactly helpful.
Jiangxi
This friendly and welcoming guesthouse beside the arched bridge serves hearty hiking fare and the man of the house speaks some English.
Mohan
The best option in Mohan if you end up in town for the night. It's just south of the bus station, on the opposite side of the highway.
Qinghai
This clean, centrally located hotel has western toilets, 24-hour hot water and heating. Discounts usually bring prices down to ¥210.
Shaanxi
The top location on the East Peak for watching the sunrise also has the best restaurant. Triples and quads have views from upstairs.
Jiangxi
Simple but welcoming family-run guesthouse on charming Lao Jie (Old Street). Large rooms and clean bathrooms with squat toilets.
Guizhou
Clean and spacious rooms, friendly staff and a decent Chinese buffet breakfast make this a solid option in the centre of town.
Xiangcheng International Hotel
Guangxi
This colossal-sized hotel with business-style rooms is definitely one of the more comfortable places to stay in Pingxiang.
Sichuan
Thick carpets and mattresses make this dated town-centre hotel a reasonable option, though it doesn't have much character.
Guizhou
Basic rooms with western-style toilets, located in the square in front of the Qingyang Gate (eastern) entrance to Longli.
Fujian
Built in 1729, this tǔlóu with two concentric wings is now a guesthouse. The family room is handy for some.
Shaanxi
Rustic and basic, but also the friendliest place on the mountain. It shares its premises with an old Taoist temple.
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Conditions are clean but basic at this small hotel run by the monastery. It's at the eastern end of Mamba village.
Jiangxi
Large well-run budget business hotel next door to a supermarket, up the hill a bit from Old Street on Zhengfu Lu.
China
For lodging in the old town, try this place. Rooms are old and somewhat rundown, but they are clean and quiet.
Kuanju Lingjiang Riverview Private Hotel
Guizhou
The floorboards, stylish interior design and quality fittings surpass anything you'll find elsewhere in town.
Jiangxi
One block back from the main entrance to the park, this little guesthouse is friendly and spotlessly clean.
Inner Mongolia
A fresh place with very clean and spacious rooms, this hotel is in a building right by the bus station.
Inner Mongolia
This modern business-style hotel towards the west end of Shangdu Dajie has clean and affordable rooms.
Yunnan
In the newest section of town about 450m south of the bus station. Rooms are large and squeaky clean.
Hubei
The midrange rooms here rival some of the more expensive options in town. Good central location.
Shaanxi
A few doors down from the main bus station, this place has simple but serviceable rooms.
Jiangxi
A comfortable choice, situated 20 minutes' walk past the top of the eastern chairlift.
Ngari
This simple monastery guesthouse is an option if you are walking the Manasarovar kora.
Jiangxi
Opposite Yushan bus station, this midrange business hotel is smart and spacious.
Yuen Long
Hong Kong's take on glamping is this funky 'farm' where you can choose to sleep in a foldable house, a caravan, a bouncy castle, or a half-transparent…
Pousada de Juventude de Cheoc Van
Macau
This government-run, beachside hostel is excellent value, but conditions apply. You'll need to be between 15 and 45 years of age, book at least eight days…
Kunming Cloudland Youth Hostel
Kunming
Facilities are high quality at this long-established hostel, but the location isn't close to much and the staff don't quite have it together. It attracts…
Macau
Formerly Hotel Taipa, this a good-value option that's a 10-minute saunter from Taipa Village. It has a swimming pool, and 300 rooms that are small, but…
