Mix Hostel
Since opening its doors in March 2005, Mix Hostel has wasted little time in becoming the busiest and most popular youth hostel in Chengdu. The hostel contains 105 beds in 35 rooms. Rooms with air conditioning incur an extra fee of Y10 per night. There are no private bathrooms in any of the singles, doubles, or dorms at Mix which is part of what keeps the price so low. Laundry is Y10 per load, there are 20 gigs of music stored on the computer, and the hostel also boasts wireless internet. There is a well-stocked DVD room, a bar, and a small restaurant serving up Western dishes and some Sichuan treats for Y5-20.
The hostel was opened by a young Chinese couple named Mix and Gigi, who just wanted to give back to the travel community they love so much. The atmosphere reflects the passion for travel of the owners, as the tastefully decorated lobby is constantly bustling with travelers sharing a drink and a story.
Note: Mix is a great place to meet travelers, relax, and book tours. The only catch is that it is a bit far from most of the nightlife in the southern part of the city, so expect a relatively large taxi fare when you head home at night.
How to get there: IF YOU BOOK AT MIX IN ADVANCE THEY WILL ARRANGE TO PICK YOU UP AT THE TRAIN STATION. Mix is easy to find from the north train station. Chengdu’s main road. From the train station, take bus 16 or 55 and get off at the third stop and head left down Xinghui Xilu. The hostel is on the left side. If you cross the Fu river, you’ve gone too far. From the airport, take the 303 bus to its terminus at the Minshan Hotel. Then walk across the street and catch the 16 bus headed up town. After a few kilometers, you will pass the Wenshu Monastery and Fu river. Get off and turn right down Xinghui Xilu.
