The Yangshuo Moon Resort

“English speaking owner of the property was very helpful. Help us to find a wonderful waterfall Pu Bu Tang known only by locals, 24 km from hotel, by iscoter/ ibike ( rent- 50 CNY per day) approximately 1 hour to drive.”

“Thanks to the manager for the valuable tips, places to experience and for the conversation”

“Great location, great view from room, and Mark was great at arranging various activities for us!”

“My wife and I were in Yangshuo as one of our bi-annual travel adventures. It was my second time in China and our goal was to see the countryside. Our week’s long experience began with Xiao Ma (eg. Mark) picking us up from the Train Station. I cannot emphasize enough how easy this made our arrival for such a small added cost. We stayed on the third floor with a Queen sized bed, jaw dropping views of the Karst Mountains, and a western style toilet. We had a chilly week and so very thankful for the heated bed. Our experience shined with Mark’s personal involvement in guiding us into the remote locations within the area, helping us with discounts from the local Tea plantation, and traveling to see the local sites. Mark’s English speaking skills were a true asset as a guide both in helping us understand what we were seeing and in negotiating basic needs throughout the day. One of our adventures involved his directing us to a remote hike overlooking the Li River. The vantage point was far superior to the public’s viewing. We worked up an appetite and so were handsomely rewarded with a bowl of wheat noodles at the conclusion of our hike. Later that afternoon we tried different Teas at the most delightful and out of the way plantation high in the mountains. Neither activity would have been possible without Mark’s guidance. Mark’s cooking skills are exceptional as he provided us a daily breakfast and several dinners. The breakfasts balanced both an authentic experience and something familiar to two western travelers. We feasted on “Chinese Pancakes” filled with bananas and a locally made jam, fresh fruit (that we could never find from home), and a Congee or rice porridge. Several nights we opted for a Mark’s dinner versus going out. We feasted on a delicious soup, stir fried vegetables, and the fabulous Dumplings. He involved both my wife and I making the Dumplings both in rolling out the rice flour and shaping the actual structure. It was a memory!”

“Very charismatic housekeeper, we recommend a lot to organize everything with him!! And he cooks like God!! The bed in our room was an incredible beautiful vintage and the views are stunning!!! We decided to stay one more day there.”