
Xi'an/El Dorado River Run Top Hotel Picks
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Everything you need to know about El Dorado River Run
Xi'an Tang Dynasty Furong Garden Shangri-La is ideal for families, located just a 5-minute walk from the El Dorado River Run launch point. Its floor-to-ceiling windows frame panoramic views of the Qinling Mountains and river valley. The resort features a dedicated family activity center, indoor hot spring pools, and complimentary shuttle service to the rafting dock. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive early-bird perks and room upgrades.
Yuntop Yinshe Resort sits just 300 meters from the river run’s entrance, offering a 5-minute walk to the starting zone. With its Tang-style courtyard design, each room includes a private balcony overlooking the lush riverbank. Guests enjoy free access to electric paddleboat rentals, on-site outdoor gear storage, and guided nature walks. Reserve through HopeGoo for a complimentary local guidebook and priority entry.
Xi'an Cuiguan Mountain Cloud Retreat is nestled at the river run’s endpoint, surrounded by ancient forests and clear streams. Each villa features a private wooden deck and star-gazing skylight, perfect for night sky viewing. The property offers an eco-guided forest trail program, wildlife spotting sessions, and a complimentary mindfulness kit with handmade tea and essential oils. Book via HopeGoo to secure seasonal rates and a free guided hike.
Xi'an Qujiang Photo Haven is a boutique retreat designed for photographers, located near the river run’s prime shooting spots. Rooms feature light-responsive smart glass walls and minimalist lighting to enhance sunrise and sunset captures. On-site amenities include adjustable photo tripods, equipment lockers, and monthly riverlight workshops. Use the HopeGoo platform to claim a free pass to daily dawn drone photography sessions.
Xi'an Su Liu Clubhouse is the only integrated lodging and rafting hub along the route, situated midstream. It offers self-service rafting gear rental, quick-dry laundry machines, and energy recovery meal packs. All rooms face the river with unobstructed views. Guests also receive a personalized memorial photo frame of their journey. Choose the “All-Inclusive Package” on HopeGoo for a free guide-led tour and two-person HopeGoo experience.
Stay at Xi'an Qinglan Mountain Lodge and begin with a mountain spring breakfast. Then head to the river run for a 2-hour float, followed by a guided forest exploration trail featuring interactive ecological signage. In the afternoon, return to the resort’s viewing tea pavilion for locally sourced herbal teas and a storytelling session about the river’s history. Every itinerary is seamlessly coordinated via the HopeGoo app, including transport and activity bookings.
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