Tibet Guest House 虎跳峡卓玛客栈 - Shangri-La

Walnut Village guesthouse with balconied rooms and direct access to Tiger Leaping Gorge trails

Accommodations

Tibet Guest House offers queen rooms with private balconies that look directly into the gorge and the Jinsha River below. Several family rooms and two-bedroom suites provide space for groups, all with air conditioning and electric kettles. The property also has a shared kitchen for guests who prefer to prepare their own meals.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves home-cooked Tibetan and Chinese dishes, with specialty items like yak meat buns and Tibetan butter tea available with advance notice. Breakfast options include banana pancakes and noodle soups, while the bar stocks local beers. A snack bar offers lighter fare throughout the day.

Services

Guests can rent bicycles or hire a car directly from Tibet Guest House to explore the surrounding mountains and villages. The 24-hour front desk arranges paid airport shuttles to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, 66 miles away, as well as drop-offs and pickups at local trailheads. Laundry facilities and luggage storage are available on site.

Activities

The guesthouse sits within walking distance of the middle and lower sections of Tiger Leaping Gorge, with guided hiking tours and horse riding available through the concierge. Guests can join walking tours that include visits to the family's farm in Walnut Garden village, where produce for the restaurant is grown. Fishing and cycling outings can be arranged at the tour desk.

Family

Family rooms at Tibet Guest House accommodate parents and children together, with shared kitchen facilities and outdoor BBQ equipment available for family meals. The minimarket on site sells snacks and essentials, and the property includes a garden and sun terrace where children can play. Babysitting or child-minding services are not provided, but the family-run atmosphere means staff are attentive to guest needs.

• Location: Walnut Village, 5-minute drive to Tiger Leaping Gorge Thin Strip of Sky Point
• Rooms: Balconied queen rooms and two-bedroom suites with gorge views
• Dining: Restaurant serving yak meat buns and Tibetan butter tea
• Activities: Bicycle rentals, horse riding, and guided walking tours
• Services: Car hire, paid airport shuttle, and laundry facilities