Beihai Hotel


This is the best located hotel, but the four-star Beihai is also the busiest and lacks charm. Situated a 1.2km walk from the top of the Cloud Valley cable car, there's professional service, money exchange, a cafe and 30% discounts during the week. Larger doubles have older fittings than the smaller, better-fitted-out doubles (same price). The cheaper doubles are in the three-star compound across the square.

Dorms can dip to ¥150 when it’s quiet, but otherwise book out fast.


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