Sean’s Spring Guesthouse

Tiger Leaping Gorge


One of the original guesthouses on the trail. The eponymous Sean is a true character, a good source of travel info and one of the few locals seriously concerned with the gorge's environmental well-being. There are 28 rooms here, including a couple of cheapies; the best have great views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The meals are all-organic and tasty.


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