<4.0-Rated Hotels Near Longtan Waterfall

Qingyun Forest Cabins is nestled within the primary forest zone just 200 meters from Longtan Waterfall. Each cabin uses locally sourced timber and living green roofs, blending seamlessly with the landscape. The property enforces a no-vehicle policy, allowing only electric shuttles, ensuring minimal ecological disruption. Guests can join guided night walks to observe native fireflies, led by expert ecologists.

Lóngtán Streamside Lodge features a private trail entrance just 50 meters from its main lobby, connecting directly to the Longtan Waterfall viewing platform. Daily guided hikes start at 8:30 AM, including safety briefings, wildlife spotting tips, and photography spots. The hotel also provides complimentary luggage storage for early-morning trekkers or late-return visitors.

Qin Wind Pottery Studio Inn hosts daily Qin-style clay sculpting workshops using local red clay from nearby terraces. Guests create miniature waterfall sculptures as souvenirs. On Saturday evenings, the inn organizes 'Mountain Verse Nights'—poetry readings inspired by Qinling landscapes, delivered by resident poets in an open-air garden setting.

Yunyin • Longtan Retreat boasts panoramic night-view cabins with floor-to-ceiling glass walls facing the waterfall. Its rooftop terrace features adjustable ambient lighting that syncs with the waterfall’s glow, creating a dynamic light-and-water spectacle. The hotel maintains strict sound insulation, allowing guests to fully immerse in the natural soundscape of rushing water and nocturnal birdsong.

Qingquan Pavilion Restaurant serves a farm-to-table breakfast featuring eggs from local free-range hens, hand-picked seasonal vegetables, and house-baked sourdough bread. All ingredients are sourced from partner organic farms within the Qinling region. Breakfast is served either in the courtyard garden or on the glass-enclosed veranda, offering serene morning views of mist-covered cliffs.

Qinling Nature Stay offers spacious family suites with private balconies overlooking the waterfall. The resort provides free guided nature classes for children, including plant identification, insect observation, and storytelling sessions based on local legends. Families can also participate in sunrise trekking and evening campfire gatherings—all included in the stay.