We wanted to be out if town and were recommended this hotel. Beautiful place.the owner Alf is a really nice Australian who used to run a business in the village before building this lively retreat. No TV so you get perfect tranquility. Very good WIFI in rooms

We stayed three nights and could have stayed longer. Everything from the moment we arrived was about laughter, friendliness and relaxation. Our room was superb overlooking the peaks and river. The attention to detail and mix between Western comforts and Chinese culture was perfect. I cannot recommend this retreat more highly and hope you have the wonderful opportunity to visit... More

All the more reason to stay a little ways away from it. A peaceful quiet place to chill, go for walks, bike rides, sleep in late, and wake up to the most incredible scenery in the world except for the Grand Canyon.

Li River retreat – while Yangshuo is interesting and lively it also busy, touristy and noisy, so it is well worth going slightly further up the river, and out of town (a 20 minute walk). There were four of us (2 adults and 2 children, aged 8 and 5) and could fit easily in to one room, which was a... More

Stayed with our two daughters in their twenties. We asked our daughters what was the place they loved best during our 2 week trip round China and they said the Li River retreat! We stayed in Guilin the night before and then did the 4 hour cruise through the spectacular Karst peak Landscape to arrive in Yangshou and be driven... More

We stayed at the li river retreat for 3 nights 10-13th April and thoroughly enjoyed it! What a stunning view of the Karsts mountains from our balcony. The staff are outstanding and always willing to help. An easy pathed walkway along the river takes you into town for shopping and eating. This retreat is so peaceful and beautiful you'll wish... More

I stayed at the Li River Retreat in 2007 and it is still in my heart. After traveling all around China, by myself, while I was there teaching English in the North, I found myself in a true paradise. The food was great, the location was perfect and the views are to die for. I was so pleased that of... More

We stayed here (2 rooms) for just one night to enable us to see a bit of Yangshuo whilst on holiday in Guilin. Li River is a hit on account of its amazing views - for the price you pay I think this place is good value! OK so there are spots of mould in the corner of the shower,... More

Lovely place, very high quality accommodation, great staff and really good value. The only downside would be the food, which was mediocre and a bit overpriced - but it's only 20 minutes walk into Yangshuo where there are lots of better eating options. That way you get the best of both worlds - accommodation away from the tourist bubble of... More