About Tujia

Get to know Tujia and its homestays in China

Tujia Homestay officially launched on December 1, 2011. Today, Tujia homes cover 400 cities and more than 1,500 counties across China, as well as over a thousand cities worldwide. Served more than 50M+ satisfied guests, Tujia has become one of China's leading homestay booking platforms, helping travelers feel the warmth of a home away from home.

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Why homestays matter

A stay with character and human connection

Helping non-standardized homestays provide reliable accommodation consistently has always been a priority for Tujia. For years, Tujia has followed its “Good Hosts + Good Homes” strategy, using refined operations and technological innovation to create a different kind of marketplace—one that helps travelers find reliable, good-value homes and interesting hosts, while helping more strong hosts stand out. Tujia also uses technology to support the industry, advance standardization and deliver lasting value to guests, merchants and the wider homestay sector.

Tujia provides professional business operations and management services for homestay owners. Through data analysis and market research, we help hosts continually improve service quality and their ability to welcome guests, making every stay more comfortable and the guest experience more consistent. This is the business management support Tujia provides to its partners as a platform.

Our journey

Growing around a simple idea

2011
Tujia officially launched on December 1, beginning its work to make homestays and vacation rentals easier to discover and book.
2015
After several rounds of financing, Tujia entered its next stage of product and market growth.
2016
Tujia strategically acquired Mayi's short-term rental business, followed by the apartment and homestay businesses of Ctrip and Qunar.
2017
Tujia completed its Series E financing and continued investing in its platform and service network.
2018
Dayu joined Tujia, adding another part to its homestay and short-term rental platform network.
Today
Tujia continues to help travelers find distinctive stays for family trips, group travel and longer visits.

Guest reviews

The moments guests remember

“The room was wonderful—warm and beautifully decorated. The housekeeper and Tujia staff were professional and always available. Best of all was the courtyard, which we could decorate in our own style.”

“The host was patient and kind, and the housekeeper was very responsible. Our group spent such a happy day here. We would love to return when we have the chance.”

“On our first trip to China, two families—four adults and two children—booked a three-bedroom private courtyard through Tujia. The design was beautiful, service was excellent and the kitchen was fully equipped.”

“On my second business trip to Shanghai, I chose this homestay on Tujia again. The room was spacious and clean, the kitchen was well equipped, and it felt warm—just like home.”

“The room had everything we needed, and the Tujia homestay felt warm and home-like. The host was kind, the location was easy to find, and the room was clean and comfortable.”

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