Xiaoxi Natural Reserve

Amazing hotel! The view alone would be worth choosing this location, but the level of care from the owners and staff really makes the place special. It’s a short ride from the national park gates and very cheap in a taxi so well worth it over staying in town which is busy and noisy so not relaxing after a busy day in Zhangjiajie park.

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. Pandora Boutique Hotel isn't just beautiful -- it's the staff that makes this a truly wonderful experience. Zhangjiajie National Park can be difficult to do without a tour group, but the owner was extraordinary. She would lay out plans for us each night, from helping us with trip bookings to highlighting the best look-out spots to detailing bus routes that we needed to take down to the minute. I would also highly recommend eating at the hotel for dinner. The food is all made in-house (you can actually see the staff folding dumplings in the morning) and everything is absolutely delicious / is a super reasonable price. 11/10 would recommend. This is a must book if you're visiting the national park.