Gardens Retreat of Kunming Tea Horse is located in the core of Tea Horse Flower Street in Xishan 4A scenic spot. It is a new Chinese Zen hot spring resort with tea culture as its theme. The hotel is surrounded by mountains on three sides, the vegetation coverage is high, the natural forest oxygen bar is surrounded, and the negative oxygen ion concentration is more than 20 times that of the city center area, so it is an ideal place for respiratory therapy. All private soup bubble pools are heated by Xishan spring hydropower to 55 ℃, rich in calcium, magnesium and other minerals, independently transported to the guest room, free control of water, can enjoy the double experience of private soaking and watching the moon. The room type includes courtyard view room, Yunnan lake view room, children's fun parent room and executive suite. The whole room is equipped with a small intelligent system to support voice control of lighting, curtains and audio-visual equipment. The hotel combines tea art, meditation and hot spring recuperation, pushing the window to see the waves of Dianchi Lake and the green meaning of the West Hill. it is a high-end holiday choice to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in natural healing.
"You can enjoy a luxurious 'staycation' for just 300 RMB! I was amazed, incredibly satisfied. The hotel is located right at the foot of Xishan Mountain. Some room types offer direct views of Dianchi Lake, while others come with private courtyards. I truly enjoyed waking up to such private greenery, a perfect place to relax, daydream, and fully immerse myself.
I booked this last-minute for New Year's Day. When a room became available, I wanted to upgrade, and the hotel staff proactively upgraded me for free. I absolutely loved the small room with a courtyard. Listening to the wind, watching the sun, and daydreaming – it made even going to work feel pleasant!
My mom went ahead of me, and I'm very grateful to the hotel for helping with her reception and guidance. Not only did they assist with her check-in, but the service in general was excellent.
Also, friends, don't worry about it being far from the city center. I honestly think Xishan is the happiest place in all of Kunming.
Recommended Itinerary 1️⃣: Spend a whole day at Xishan. You can overlook all of Kunming and see many, many migrating seagulls. Stay until sunset, it's absolutely stunning (there are private cars at the South Gate to take you back to the hotel; don't just walk blindly, as walking at night can be a bit scary).
Recommended Itinerary 2️⃣: Take the cable car down from Xishan, which leads directly to Haihong and Haigeng. I personally prefer Haihong; Haigeng Dam is practically a street full of live streamers.
For other areas in the old city, the subway and taxis are also very convenient.
Finally, I will definitely be back!!
P1-3 are views from the hotel's internal observation deck.
P3-6 are the views you wake up to right from your room. Highly recommend 817 – it's incredible, super beautiful, and private. You can completely immerse yourself and daydream, nobody will see you, so you can truly be yourself. I was blissfully happy.
P7 onwards are all Xishan scenery. Climbing up there is truly worth it."