Renowned as a paradise on Earth, Yangshuo is famous for its landscape of Karst mountains, green hills and winding rivers, resembling a beautiful Chinese painting. In the midst of this stunning scenic landscape, an old sugar mill takes on the heritage setting for a modern retro design resort that is Sugar House Yangshuo. Sugar House Yangshuo paves the way for an exhilarating journey into the region's natural and cultural splendours, where guests may explore the many curated arts, music, culinary and outdoor programmes available to them. Join in the rock wall climbing challenge, or catch a performance of the legendary 'Impressions of Liu Sanjie' water show, performed at night on the Li River. Alila Yangshuo's unique architecture is a blend of new and the retro' 60s, resurrecting an era lost to the Cultural Revolution. The site is set against a green backdrop of misty hills, overlooking a beautiful panorama of the Li River.Since July 2020, the hotel has added art and cultural activities to enable the guests to gain a unique new holiday experience in a strong artistic atmosphere.
"We chose the Superhouse by the Li River because we had previously stayed at a resort by the Yulong River and were looking for a bit of variety – and it definitely did not disappoint.
The property is truly impressive: a converted former factory with a spacious layout and many interesting buildings. It’s a highlight in itself, especially if you are interested in architecture and design.
The view of the Li River is fantastic, and the pool is great as well – although it is not heated, so you need to be a bit brave in spring.
The rooms are exceptional, with high-quality materials and a strong focus on design and detail – truly impressive.
One small downside was the bar: even when it wasn’t very busy, the music was quite loud, even in the late afternoon. The drink selection was somewhat limited, and it seemed that the bartender was not extensively trained – but these are minor points.
Dinner, on the other hand, was excellent – very high quality and absolutely enjoyable. The next morning, breakfast was also outstanding, with a great selection and excellent quality – nothing was missing.
Overall, it was a great experience and definitely worth recommending. The location is a bit remote, which adds to the peaceful atmosphere, but it also means you’ll usually need a Didi to reach other restaurants. However, that’s easy and inexpensive in China.
A must-stop."