Tom’s Home is hosted by Flora, an English-speaking host who enjoys talking with travelers and helping them understand Lijiang and Yunnan in a practical way. If you are planning Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangri-La, Yubeng, Dali, or other routes in Yunnan, I can help you understand the options, transport, weather, luggage storage, and what might fit your time and energy. I can also recommend quieter local places, simple food options, and less touristy spots around Lijiang. Many travelers find China beautiful but sometimes difficult to navigate because English is not widely spoken. Here, you can ask questions, talk through your travel plan, and share information with other international travelers. I cannot make every decision for you, but I can help you see the choices more clearly. If you like a small hostel with real conversations, route sharing, coffee, and a relaxed international atmosphere, you are very welcome here.

Hello and welcome to October Inn (Tom’s Home)! 【 search 汤姆家 in Chinese】 Tom's Home is not only a place to sleep. It is a small international travel hub in Lijiang, where travelers can rest, work, meet others, and get clearer information for their next route. We are not only a bed for the night. Tom's Home is a small international travel hub in Lijiang: a place to rest, meet other travelers, share routes, work quietly for a while, and get clearer information before your next stop. Many guests stay with us before or after Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangri-La, Dali, Chengdu, Yangshuo, cycling routes, or longer China trips. People naturally talk here: about hiking, trains, buses, border crossings, weather, food, and where to go next. We are in a quiet local neighborhood near Xiangshan Hill and Black Dragon Pool Park, about a 15-minute walk from Lijiang Old Town. You can rest away from the busiest tourist area, but still reach the Old Town easily. Important arrival note On Chinese map apps, please search the Chinese name: “汤姆家” or “汤姆家客栈（北门坡）”. Some guests cannot find us by searching “October Inn” or only the English name. If you take a taxi, please show the driver: 汤姆家客栈（北门坡）. 1. Dorm: International Travel Hub Our dorms are for travelers who want more than a bed. You may meet backpackers, hikers, cyclists, long-term travelers, and people planning their next route in Yunnan or China. Good for solo travelers who want real conversations in English. Good for sharing plans about Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangri-La, Dali, Chengdu, Yangshuo and other routes. Good if you enjoy hostel atmosphere, route exchange, and meeting people naturally. 2. Family: Private Second-Floor Setup For families, our second floor can work as a private family setup: one double room and one twin room close to each other, with two private bathrooms and extra space for luggage. 3. Work / Slow Travel: Quiet Common Area If you are tired from moving between cities, or if you want ........

We are in a quiet local neighborhood near Xiangshan Hill and Black Dragon Pool Park, about a 15-minute walk from Lijiang Old Town. You can rest away from the busiest tourist area, but still reach the Old Town easily. Important arrival note On Chinese map apps, please search the Chinese name: “汤姆家” or “汤姆家客栈（北门坡）”. Some guests cannot find us by searching “October Inn” or only the English name. If you take a taxi, please show the driver: 汤姆家客栈（北门坡）.