Dear Cris and Stephanie!
Thank you so much for your hospitality, good advise and the warm “feeling of home”, and of course the best humus in China!! We hope to be lucky enough to come back one day. . . good luck with everything.
Nath & Shell (UK):
The best hostel we’ve stayed in, so mush so we got stuck here for 5 nights!! Will recommend to everyone we come across heading this way. Many Thanks
Gary Mullen (Scotland):
Fantastic hostel, good food, electric blankets, well worth a few days. A brilliant experience, Luke and Kirti are great hosts. Watch out for the chocolate cake.
Eva (UK):
Absolutely amazing! From facilities to staff to food to service–above and beyond all my expectations. A real “home away from home” feel. I highly recommend Zhilam to anyone passing through Kangding. Kudos to your staff for being helpful and accomodating with always a smile on their faces. I LOVED my omelet! Peace!
Phil & Del (UK):
Thank you everone!!! We really loved staying here and I’m a little sad it’s time to go! The facilities were great, the style is fabulous and the staff were SO helpful and knowledgeable. . . THE BEST! Good luck with the place–we shall recommend it to all. Smiles from. . . Phil and Del
Martyn and Wendy (NZ):
Thank you for looking after us so well!The accommodation was very comfortable, food was great-really enjoyed the yak burgers. The views are amazing and this is a fantastic base to explore from. Highly recommend a stay here.
Even though the two of you were taking a break for the night we stayed here- you’re still an inspiration to both of us. Never before did I consider that people such as you are working hands on with Tibetan communities in the area.
The hostel was five star as well- by far the nicest, most homely place I’ve stayed in my 6 months in China. I hope to come back soon!
Doug (Illinois):
Kris and Steph,
After talking to you about the running of the hostel it was so great to see it in action! You two have a great place here. Kris, thanks for taking us out to see the Tibetan villages. The yak milk butter tea and barley doughballs will be long remembered!
Jane:
Two years before I stayed here for one night.Till now everytime I excercise YOGA,your lovely hostel and incredible enviroment will show in my mind.I just love it!Hope I can stay your hostel for a long time next time.
Robyn Clerk:
Hi Kris – now that I am safely home downunder I have been reflecting on my amazing China holiday and all the varying experiences that came my way. More specifically I remember the wonderful people I met en route and you are right up there. Your kindness and thoughtfulness towards me was very much appreciated. It was such a lucky break for me to meet you and your family and your wonderful team of staff. I so enjoyed quietly exploring Kangding and listening to fellow travellers about what was happening re the Tibetan people’s current situation.
Please pass my regards to everyone I met and again, Chris, my heartfelt thanks for being such a congenial and caring host.
Kindest regards Robyn Clerk
Spencer:
When I arrived at the hostel, I had bad altitude sickness and throughout my stay, I could not eat or do much with myself. Zhilam was the place that turned my trip around. Even though I was sick until I returned to Chengdu, I enjoyed my time so much while I was there that was honestly the best place I ever stayed. The whole feel and warmth of the hostel along with amazing owners and staff has me missing Kangding and the Zhilam hostel even today.
Thank you so much for your caring and warmth
Julie & Thomas:
A lovely place .. We just want to go through to kangding quickly but we love so much this hostel with tibetan look style so much that we didn’t resist to stay longer. Very relaxing, confortable, and peaceful, it’s the best place to have a rest. The staff is so nice and helpfull.
Just a perfect place !!
Panda:
Really lovely beautiful peaceful comfortable place!!We are all impressed by the great scenery outside the room, the adorable staff Andy, Daniel and Tashi, of course Kris and Steph. Maybe next spring we will go Zhilam again to see you guys and the Azalea flowers in Kangding around.
See you next time!
Maiga:
I was there last year for my birthday retire,in somehow for the security considerations we had to leave the hostel, but still I’m planing to make a trip there again, and wonder if your hostel still available to stay then??
Kris and his team were very helpful (Tour planning) and welcoming! Their place is very cozy and offers nice views! We enjoyed it! Rudi & Lisa, cyclists, Vienna
krubesh:
We are open and busy. . . please come on by!
chris:
just logged in to see how you were doing after the difficult times with landslides in the summer. I’m so glad you are up and running as normal. Thank you again for sharing your beautiful place , for the great food, for your presence – help with practical things, advice, your smiles – and just for being there.
Wishing you all the best for the future
chris
Hannah Miller:
Hello everybody
I just wanted to give a very late thank you for our wonderful stay this May. I was there with my friend Chris for a long weekend getaway from Beijing. We both had an amazing time and I can’t wait to come back. It is by far the best hostel I have ever stayed in, and was also one of the coziest places I have ever been. We made great new friends while we were there and had an amazing time hiking around the beautiful mountains near Kangding. Also, Tamara, the cake we took away was amazing and made for a great lunch on the bus ride back to Chengdu. I hope you all and the kids are doing well. Hopefully I’ll see you guys again in Kangding or Seattle. I know you were planning on coming back to Seattle this year, so if you ever need anything while you’re there, let me know. Thank you all again.
Dear Cris and Stephanie!
Thank you so much for your hospitality, good advise and the warm “feeling of home”, and of course the best humus in China!! We hope to be lucky enough to come back one day. . . good luck with everything.
The best hostel we’ve stayed in, so mush so we got stuck here for 5 nights!! Will recommend to everyone we come across heading this way. Many Thanks
Fantastic hostel, good food, electric blankets, well worth a few days. A brilliant experience, Luke and Kirti are great hosts. Watch out for the chocolate cake.
Absolutely amazing! From facilities to staff to food to service–above and beyond all my expectations. A real “home away from home” feel. I highly recommend Zhilam to anyone passing through Kangding. Kudos to your staff for being helpful and accomodating with always a smile on their faces. I LOVED my omelet!
Peace!
Thank you everone!!! We really loved staying here and I’m a little sad it’s time to go! The facilities were great, the style is fabulous and the staff were SO helpful and knowledgeable. . . THE BEST! Good luck with the place–we shall recommend it to all. Smiles from. . . Phil and Del
Thank you for looking after us so well!The accommodation was very comfortable, food was great-really enjoyed the yak burgers. The views are amazing and this is a fantastic base to explore from. Highly recommend a stay here.
GREAT SERVICE WITH A SMILE!
LOVE THE FOOD.
THANKS.
Which post are you referring to?
This hostel is so nice that I fall in love with it.Every time I stay there ,I donnot want to leave at all!
Just rrived here 10 minutes ago, and loving it already! Going to have some Yak Burger right now!
Femke
Femke, so good to have you here! Go Dutch!!
Very nice and unique! Thank you for everything.
One of the best hostels in China. I had a great two nights rest
thanks for a really nice stay! I hope you enjoy the mosaic table created by helena and myself…
Even though the two of you were taking a break for the night we stayed here- you’re still an inspiration to both of us. Never before did I consider that people such as you are working hands on with Tibetan communities in the area.
The hostel was five star as well- by far the nicest, most homely place I’ve stayed in my 6 months in China. I hope to come back soon!
Kris and Steph,
After talking to you about the running of the hostel it was so great to see it in action! You two have a great place here. Kris, thanks for taking us out to see the Tibetan villages. The yak milk butter tea and barley doughballs will be long remembered!
Two years before I stayed here for one night.Till now everytime I excercise YOGA,your lovely hostel and incredible enviroment will show in my mind.I just love it!Hope I can stay your hostel for a long time next time.
Hi Kris – now that I am safely home downunder I have been reflecting on my amazing China holiday and all the varying experiences that came my way. More specifically I remember the wonderful people I met en route and you are right up there. Your kindness and thoughtfulness towards me was very much appreciated. It was such a lucky break for me to meet you and your family and your wonderful team of staff. I so enjoyed quietly exploring Kangding and listening to fellow travellers about what was happening re the Tibetan people’s current situation.
Please pass my regards to everyone I met and again, Chris, my heartfelt thanks for being such a congenial and caring host.
Kindest regards Robyn Clerk
When I arrived at the hostel, I had bad altitude sickness and throughout my stay, I could not eat or do much with myself. Zhilam was the place that turned my trip around. Even though I was sick until I returned to Chengdu, I enjoyed my time so much while I was there that was honestly the best place I ever stayed. The whole feel and warmth of the hostel along with amazing owners and staff has me missing Kangding and the Zhilam hostel even today.
Thank you so much for your caring and warmth
A lovely place .. We just want to go through to kangding quickly but we love so much this hostel with tibetan look style so much that we didn’t resist to stay longer. Very relaxing, confortable, and peaceful, it’s the best place to have a rest. The staff is so nice and helpfull.
Just a perfect place !!
Really lovely beautiful peaceful comfortable place!!We are all impressed by the great scenery outside the room, the adorable staff Andy, Daniel and Tashi, of course Kris and Steph. Maybe next spring we will go Zhilam again to see you guys and the Azalea flowers in Kangding around.
See you next time!
I was there last year for my birthday retire,in somehow for the security considerations we had to leave the hostel, but still I’m planing to make a trip there again, and wonder if your hostel still available to stay then??
Kris and his team were very helpful (Tour planning) and welcoming! Their place is very cozy and offers nice views! We enjoyed it! Rudi & Lisa, cyclists, Vienna
We are open and busy. . . please come on by!
just logged in to see how you were doing after the difficult times with landslides in the summer. I’m so glad you are up and running as normal. Thank you again for sharing your beautiful place , for the great food, for your presence – help with practical things, advice, your smiles – and just for being there.
Wishing you all the best for the future
chris
Hello everybody
I just wanted to give a very late thank you for our wonderful stay this May. I was there with my friend Chris for a long weekend getaway from Beijing. We both had an amazing time and I can’t wait to come back. It is by far the best hostel I have ever stayed in, and was also one of the coziest places I have ever been. We made great new friends while we were there and had an amazing time hiking around the beautiful mountains near Kangding. Also, Tamara, the cake we took away was amazing and made for a great lunch on the bus ride back to Chengdu. I hope you all and the kids are doing well. Hopefully I’ll see you guys again in Kangding or Seattle. I know you were planning on coming back to Seattle this year, so if you ever need anything while you’re there, let me know. Thank you all again.