Celestial Valley is a luxury bed and breakfast on Jundiping Street in the Banli Mountain area of Wulingyuan, set among hills a short drive from the park gates. It is the kind of place you choose for the stay itself rather than only as a bed between hiking days. There are seven room types, from garden-view and hill-view signature rooms with a king bed to large mountain-view rooms and family-sized units that sleep three or four, and the biggest premier room is more than a thousand square feet. Breakfast is a free local-cuisine spread served in the morning, there is a restaurant and a coffee shop, and the property has an outdoor pool for the warmer months. Guests rate it very highly, and the combination of calm surroundings, space and included transfers makes it a strong pick for couples, honeymooners and small groups who want a quieter base than the town hotels.
Location and getting around
The property is in the Wulingyuan district, about a ten minute drive from the Wulingyuan Southeast Gate and the Charming Xiangxi theatre, and around fifteen minutes from the main scenic area. Huanglong Cave is roughly twenty minutes away by car and the Bailong Elevator about twenty-five. That is further out than the hotels beside the gate, so plan on a taxi or arranged driver for park mornings, and ask the staff to book one the evening before.
The hotel offers free shuttles from the airport and from the train station at scheduled times, but the station shuttle needs advance notice, so contact the property well before you arrive.
The rooms
The seven room types are mostly king-bed rooms facing a garden, the hills or the mountains, scaling up from compact signature rooms to the exclusive and premier categories. Two of the larger units sleep four, which suits families or two couples travelling together. The views are the reason to choose a higher category, so request a mountain-facing room when you book. There is no elevator, so ask about ground-floor or low-floor rooms if stairs are difficult, and note that extra beds are not available.
Good to know
Breakfast is free and runs for a few hours in the morning, and free parking is available on site, including for hired cars. A hosted evening meal can be arranged for a fee, which is handy because the hotel is not on a street full of restaurants. The minimum check-in age is eighteen, pets are not accepted, a deposit is taken on arrival, and guests are asked to register online with a passport copy.
The outdoor pool is best in warm months, and the air-conditioned and heated rooms keep it comfortable in winter. Choose it if you value quiet and space over a short walk to the gate.
Why stay here
- ✓Free local breakfast
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Mountain and hill-view rooms
- ✓Free airport shuttle
- ✓Free train station shuttle
- ✓Restaurant and coffee shop
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
How far is Celestial Valley from the park?+
About a ten minute drive from the Wulingyuan Southeast Gate and fifteen minutes from the main scenic area, so you will want a taxi or driver for park mornings.
Does it offer airport and station transfers?+
Yes, free shuttles run from the airport and from the train station at scheduled times. The station shuttle needs advance notice, so contact the property before you travel.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a free local-cuisine breakfast is served each morning. A hosted evening meal can be arranged for an extra fee.
