Baihe River Valley (Furong Town Waterfall Store)

Stayed June 2026 — 5/5, would book again I picked Baihe River Valley because it sits right inside the core scenic area of Furong Town, and that turned out to be the best decision of the trip. The inn is only about a 5-minute walk to the Grand Waterfall, opened in 2020 with just 21 rooms, so it feels small and personal rather than a big hotel. First impression: awesome staff. I was met at the entrance, luggage carried up, and even though my Mandarin is limited we sorted everything on WeChat in two minutes. That matches what other guests keep saying — “really friendly and helpful… view was amazing and rooms clean”, and “staff are so lovely, kind and helpful”. They also arranged a free pickup from the train station and dropped me back the next morning, which took all the stress out of arriving in the ancient town. The environment is exactly what you hope for in Furong. Chinese-style décor, warm wood, and it’s spotless — 24-hour hot water, strong WiFi everywhere, daily housekeeping. My mountain-view queen room was 25m², quiet, no dust, bed made perfectly each day. Others note the same: “room is clean and bed was comfortable”. Food was a real highlight. The in-house restaurant runs a la carte from 07:30 to 19:30 with outdoor tables, and breakfast is Chinese-style 07:30–09:30. I tried their Tujia national cuisine in the evening — simple, hearty, locally sourced — and the home-cooked breakfast the next morning was tasty and warming, just as another guest described. Breakfast was “nice” is an understatement when you’re eating it with the waterfall mist in the air. And the views. One of a kind is not marketing. From my third-floor window I could see the tiled roofs of Furong Ancient Town, and at night the whole gorge lights up. The hotel is positioned “very well, close to the waterfall at 5 minutes walk”, and I was upgraded to a room looking down onto the ancient town — “particularly amazing at night”. Waking up to the roar of the falls, drinking tea on the balcony, watching the lights reflect off the river — that’s the memory I’ll keep. Practical bits: 24/7 front desk, check-in after 12:00, check-out before 14:00, free shuttle service available, pets allowed, and the staff will help with town entry tickets. Overall: friendly people who actually care, great local food, an impeccably clean and calm base, and waterfall views you can’t get anywhere else. It’s currently rated 9.5/10 from 757 reviews, and after staying, I get why. If you want to experience Furong Town without the crowds and noise, stay here — and ask for a mountain-view room on floor 3 or 4.

I had a great stay here! The reception staff were incredibly welcoming and happy to help. The room was solid, no issues at all. The location is convenient too, still offering a decent view of the town if that’s what you’re looking for. As it’s not situated in the lower, narrow streets, it is great for those who don’t want the hassle of navigating the village streets with their luggage as well. Would definitely stay here again!

My friends and I loved our stay here! We only got to stay for one night but the hotel staff made sure to give us the best and smoothest experience for our time. The hotel itself is beautiful and really fits into the scenery whole offering a gorgeous view of the town at night. They offered pick up from the train station which really helped out with travel. Really worth the price cannot recommend enough🙌

Great city view from balcony! The host are awesome, the place was so beautiful i wish i stayed more, i loved the breakfast too

I had a really pleasant stay at this hotel. The place was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The amenities were complete and very convenient during my stay. There is also a spacious public area which is perfect for relaxing, working, or hanging out with friends. The host was very friendly and always active in helping guests whenever assistance was needed. Their hospitality made the experience even better. I would definitely recommend this place to others and would love to stay here again in the future.