A must-stay designer hotel in the Tibetan secret land
by Bess Cooper
Nov 4, 2025
Stay in a French-style healing guesthouse on the edge of Dukezong Ancient Town
📍SFEEL Designer Hotel (No. 9 Chigu Alley, Cangfang Community, Jiantang Town)
Just a 5-minute walk to explore and eat around the ancient town, with attentive butler-style pick-up and drop-off service
The best part! This place is so pet-friendly~
My corgi having fun in the courtyard is so healing
🛏️ Details that make the stay amazing:
▪️Each room has an intelligent oxygen supply system! Say goodbye to altitude sickness
▪️270° floor-to-ceiling windows + projector screen, lie down and watch documentaries about Meili Snow Mountain
▪️Goodnight rose oat milk works better than any sleeping pill
▪️Pet-exclusive cookies and toys, my dog is overjoyed
📸 Must-check-in spots:
• Rooftop terrace and prayer wheel photo combo is amazing
• French fireplace afternoon tea area in the lobby
• Hanging chairs and swings in the Tibetan-style courtyard
• Snow mountain silhouette in front of the room’s floor-to-ceiling window
🐶 Pet-friendly tips:
Remember to inform in advance if you need a pet room
The hotel provides pee pads and food bowls, very thoughtful
Many restaurants in the ancient town allow dogs inside
🍰 Hidden perks:
Tibetan-style afternoon tea desserts given upon check-in are absolutely delicious
The front desk guy’s secret photo spots at Songzanlin Monastery
Be sure to try the special barley wine cocktail at the bar in the evening
Post by Bess Cooper | Nov 4, 2025



















