Best Western Plus Qingxinyuan Hotel is built in a style borrowed from the Tujia people of the region, with blue-brick walls, tiled roofs and horse-head gables that set it apart from the usual glass-and-concrete hotel. It stands on Wuling Road in Wulingyuan, a short walk from the core scenic area and the Charming Xiangxi theatre, which makes it very convenient for a first visit. Rooms are wide and comfortable, with premium mattresses and large televisions, and some have balconies with mountain views. It suits travellers who want local character and easy walking distance to the park gate at a mid-range price.
Location and getting around
The hotel is about five minutes on foot from the core scenic area, so you can reach the gate early without a taxi, and the Charming Xiangxi theatre and a shopping street are within a few minutes' walk. The high-speed railway station is roughly twenty minutes by road and the airport about forty minutes. For farther sights, such as Tianmen Mountain and the Grand Canyon, taxis or an arranged driver are the usual choice.
The rooms
The property covers a large site with a main building and two guest wings, and rooms are wide and comfortable. Some rooms have balconies facing the mountains, which are worth requesting, and the hotel's page lists accessible rooms, kitchenettes and jetted tubs among its features. Check which room type includes which feature when you book.
Good to know
Breakfast is free and served daily. There is a fitness centre but no pool, so plan your relaxation around the mountains rather than the property. Pets are not accepted despite a tag suggesting otherwise, so confirm with the hotel if you travel with an animal. It is a good fit for couples and families who want a short walk to the park. Ask about the quietest wing when you book, and plan one evening at the nearby theatre or shopping street, both within easy strolling distance.
Why stay here
- ✓Free breakfast
- ✓Tujia-style architecture
- ✓Walk to the core scenic area
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Mountain-view balconies
- ✓Wide rooms
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Near Charming Xiangxi theatre
Good questions
Can I walk to the park from this hotel?+
The hotel says the core scenic area is about a five minute walk. That makes early starts easy.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, free breakfast is served daily according to the hotel's page.
Is there a pool?+
No pool is listed. There is a fitness centre.
