Hotels with Newly Opened Near Erlong Pond

Stay at Yuyan Yunshe Eco Resort, a boutique retreat nestled just steps from the Erlongtan trailhead. Each room features floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the waterfall and misty valley, with complimentary bamboo rafting and forest tea ceremony workshops included. Built with reclaimed wood and local stone, the resort integrates native medicinal plants into its garden, creating a true immersive nature wellness experience. Book via HopeGoo for early-bird discounts and free shuttle service.

Erlongtan Starwatch Lodge is ideal for sunrise seekers, boasting a 270-degree open-air viewing deck that captures the full spectacle of dawn over the waterfall and surrounding cliffs. With only 12 rooms, each equipped with a private balcony and featuring night sky tours and morning camping-style breakfasts, it ensures intimate, tranquil mornings. The lodge is a 5-minute walk to the main trail, and all rooms include air purification systems and underfloor heating for comfort. Reserve early—especially during spring and autumn due to high demand.

From Yuyan Yunshe Eco Resort, a 10-minute walk leads to the Erlongtan Waterfall Pool, where you’ll follow a moss-covered stone path through ancient forest, passing by rare ferns and rock formations resembling duckbills. The resort’s eco-guided team offers daily moss exploration walks and nighttime firefly tracking, using biodegradable markers to preserve the environment. Some sessions include crafting natural herbal sachets, giving guests a meaningful keepsake from their journey.

Base yourself at Erlongtan Starwatch Lodge for a seamless wellness retreat: start with mountain spring tea on your private balcony at sunrise; enjoy a bamboo rafting tour along the river, gliding past towering cliffs and hanging vines; spend the afternoon meditating in the bamboo pavilion with osmanthus honey iced tea; then join a forest bonfire gathering with live guqin and dizi performances, followed by a wild vegetable hotpot dinner. All activities are within walking distance—no car needed—perfect for deep rest and reconnection with nature.

Yuyan Yunshe Eco Resort features the Mirror Glass Room, designed specifically for photographers with adjustable tripod mounts and low-light lighting systems for night and golden hour shoots. The façade mimics natural textures, blending seamlessly into the forest canopy. The resort also provides free photography tours led by certified nature photographers to prime spots like the "Two Dragons Playing Pearl" rock formation and the "Mist-Enveloped Pool". All images shared on the HopeGoo Photo Hub qualify for monthly nature photography contests.

Erlongtan Starwatch Lodge partners with local conservation groups to run the Guardians of the Forest Program, hosting two eco-education workshops monthly covering stream biodiversity surveys, plant identification, and waste reduction practices. Led by certified natural guides, these sessions use reusable tools and provide each participant with a personal ecological journal. Guests may also apply to become temporary resident observers, earning free stays in exchange for participation. These initiatives deepen understanding while promoting sustainable stewardship of the Erlongtan ecosystem.