I only stayed here one night after changing hostel after staying at 5 Elements for 2. Dont get me wrong...Five Elements is fine...but Jade Emu is better....great atmosphere, staff couldnt be more helpful, social but relaxed surroundings, good tours and v clean dorms (with towels!). One of the best hostels ive stayed in. Dave, the owner, does a great job... More

This is a wonderful property with a great staff, good food, and a nice location. It is just far enough from the city to get away from the crazy, but an easy 5 minute walk when you want. Plus, it is right at the base of the mountains, making hiking an easy event any day. However, it is loud. The... More

We stayed here twice, for 4 nights each time and found the management and staff very friendly and helpful. We ended up coming back just because of them! The rooms are nice, clean and well priced, the facilities and information they provide are also very good. They have pool competitions some nights and dumpling making other nights which gets everyone... More

This hostel is the best We have ever slept in in china. We stayed there for 5 night and half of the time just enjoyed relaxing at the hostel. There is a pool table, darts, the best yard to sit in the sun, delicious food, great music ad lots of movies, The food is ten times better than in the... More

Staying at Jade Roo or Jade Emu takes all the hassle out of travelling in China knowing no Chinese language. The staff are very accommodating and the rooms quite luxurious for a hostel. I've stayed here in summer and then again at Christmas when I travelled with my familiy including 2 children. The kids enjoyed it so much that they... More

The staff here is really nice and hel[full. They speak really good English and they are so sweet and helpfull all the time. The rooms are nice and clean and cheap AND you geta free towel as well! :D Overall, this place is really the place to stay when you visit Dali. The staff will help you to the best... More

My girlfriend and I stayed in a double during the winter. The room was fantastic. Big soft bed, nice furnishings, hot shower, heat lamp, kettle and DVD player and pretty extensive DVD collection downstairs. We ate breakfast once and a snack at night and the food was great as well. Further the owner Dave and his staff gave very helpful,... More

This place is outstanding! Rooms are very clean, spacious and comfortable. Staff is very friendly, there is a pool table and various other options to keep you occupied. A place that is hard to leave again. More

I enjoyed my stay in this hostel, especially I want to thank the staff for the amount of effort they put to make you feel home. For me, everything worked just like it should. The staff seems to be always ready to help you in everyday things, their English is fluent and they go even extra length by helping you... More