No.31 Chujia Alley Zhangjiajie
by the TopOfHotel team
No.31 Chujia Alley is a design-heavy homestay ringed by mountains, with balcony rooms and a generous spread of shared space — score 9.0.
No.31 Chujia Alley is a design-heavy homestay ringed by mountains, with balcony rooms and a generous spread of shared space — score 9.0.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
The building blends traditional Tujia architecture with modern decor — a Chinese-style roof, wood floors, big panes of glass, and a courtyard planted with bamboo. Rooms run from plain doubles of about 22 sqm up to suites of around 45 sqm with a private balcony that fills the frame with mountains. Expect king beds, 100% cotton sheets, a rain shower and a bathtub in some rooms, strong Wi-Fi, and underfloor heating in the bathroom for winter.
Food and amenities
What sets Chujia Alley apart from an ordinary homestay is how much shared space there is. The cafe-bar stays open till 23:00, there's a reading nook stocked with Wulingyuan art and photo books, a shared kitchen for cooking your own meals, a living-room fireplace for winter, a pool table, a ping-pong table and a small gym. Guests tend to spend the evening over a Tsingtao with people they met in the cafe, swapping notes on the Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain routes. There's a restaurant serving punchy Hunan food, free karaoke, and pets are welcome for about $4 a night.
Location and getting there
The address is No.31 Chujiatai Alley 1, Airport Road, Yongding District, about 4 minutes by car from both Tianmen Mountain park and Lotus Airport — ideal if you arrive late or fly out early, with no cross-town drive. The Chujia bus stop out front runs into town every 15-20 minutes for about $0.30; most guests grab a Didi to the cable car station for about $1.40, a 6-7 minute ride. The train station is roughly 4-5 km away, about 10 minutes by car. Real guest scores on Trip.com sit at 9.4, and rooms start near $26 a night.
Things to know before booking
It's down a small lane, so it can be hard to find the first time — ask the host for a pin or map before you set off. You can't walk to the train station, which is 4-5 km out, so plan on a ride. And rooms fill up fast in high season, so book well ahead if your dates are locked.
Our take
No.31 Chujia Alley Zhangjiajie is the best fit for couples and travelers who want a homestay with real nature close at hand, away from the city's bustle, plus a full spread of shared space. We give it 9.0/10 and rate it the strongest choice in the "atmosphere homestay plus mountain views" group in Zhangjiajie — a clean balance of privacy and easy access to both the park and the airport.
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The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Design-led homestay ringed by mountains on a quiet alley, blending traditional Tujia architecture with modern touches — Chinese-style roof, wood floors, big glass and a courtyard planted with bamboo.
- Sits at No.31 Chujiatai Alley 1, Airport Road, Yongding District, about 4 minutes by car from both Tianmen Mountain park and Lotus Airport — handy if you land late or fly out early.
- Unusually generous shared space for a homestay: a cafe-bar open till 23:00, a reading nook with Wulingyuan art and photo books, a shared kitchen, a winter fireplace, a pool table, a ping-pong table and a small gym.
- Many rooms have a private balcony looking straight at the mountains, with king beds, 100% cotton sheets, and a rain shower plus a bathtub in some rooms.
- Free airport shuttle, free laundry and free karaoke; the Chujia bus stop out front runs into town every 15-20 minutes for about $0.30.
- It's down a small lane, so it can be tricky to find on your first arrival — ask the host for a pin or map before you head over.
- You can't walk to the train station, which sits roughly 4-5 km away (about 10 minutes by car), so you'll need a ride.
- Rooms fill up fast in high season, so book well ahead if your dates are fixed.
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Insider Tips
- Ask for a room with a private balcony facing the mountains.
- Make use of the shared space — the reading nook, fireplace and pool table.
- Get a pin or map from the host before you arrive, since it's down an alley.