10 Top-Rated Resorts in Lijiang, Yunnan

May 12, 2023 Rebbecca Marino

Lijiang is a beautifully preserved ancient Chinese town, infused with cultural flavor. Strolling along the 800-year-old bridges and waterways of the world-famous Old Town district is like stepping back in time. Don’t miss the views atop Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and the Dongba cultural center of Jade Water Village.
Restaurants in Lijiang

1. InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort

No.276 Xianghe Road, Old Town District, Lijiang 674100 China
Excellent
88%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 1983 reviews

InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort

Set amidst a sprawling 51,000 square meters of lush greenery, InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort is strategically located in World Cultural Heritage-listed Lijiang, Yunnan Province. It is the only international five star village resort hotel in Lijiang Ancient Town World Cultural Heritage Site.

Disappointing food experience

Reviewed By sonamc492

We stayed at indigo but had our breakfast and dinner in Intercontinental. The buffet breakfast was so mediocre, with hardly any choice. Quite disappointing for an intercontinental hotel. We had dinner and whatever we ordered from the beer list was apparently not available. I ordered tuna salad with potatoes and the tuna were stinky and spoiled. The staff tried hard and were pleasant, however, the whole food experience was horrible. No wonder we were the only people in the restaurant.

2. Pullman Lijiang Resort & Spa

Shuhe Entrance Road, Lijiang 674100 China
Excellent
92%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1398 reviews

Pullman Lijiang Resort & Spa

Located adjacent to ShuHe Ancient Town and 10 minutes from downtown Lijiang and the heritage listed DaYan Ancient Town, Resort boasts beautiful, upscale design within traditional NaXi style buildings. As well as 51 spacious rooms, Resort offers 79 villas with private courtyards and mountain views, superior facilities and technology including WiFi access and connectivity panels, plus extensive conferencing facilities, a spa and lakeside dining.

Great stay

Reviewed By raymanleezheng

Great resort ! Good location near Suhe old town, Hotel room facility it is good, Restaurant provide traditional local food. Staff friendly and helpfully. If hotel can provide free shuttle bus to Suhe old town will be better.

3. InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort

No.276 Xianghe Road, Old Town District, Lijiang 674100 China
Excellent
88%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1983 reviews

InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort

Set amidst a sprawling 51,000 square meters of lush greenery, InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort is strategically located in World Cultural Heritage-listed Lijiang, Yunnan Province. It is the only international five star village resort hotel in Lijiang Ancient Town World Cultural Heritage Site.

Disappointing food experience

Reviewed By sonamc492

We stayed at indigo but had our breakfast and dinner in Intercontinental. The buffet breakfast was so mediocre, with hardly any choice. Quite disappointing for an intercontinental hotel. We had dinner and whatever we ordered from the beer list was apparently not available. I ordered tuna salad with potatoes and the tuna were stinky and spoiled. The staff tried hard and were pleasant, however, the whole food experience was horrible. No wonder we were the only people in the restaurant.

4. Banyan Tree Lijiang

Yuerong Road, Shuhe, Gucheng District, Lijiang 67410 China
Excellent
83%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 2088 reviews

Banyan Tree Lijiang

Discover the historic charm, rich culture and sweeping landscapes of Lijiang, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. Located in the highlands of Yunnan province, the resort is adjacent to the Na'xi minority old town of Shuhe and only a 10 minute drive from the ancient Silk Road town of Baisha. Situated close to the base of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, it is surrounded by high peaks and hidden valleys, making it a photographers dream. Many unique experiences are ready to be enjoyed as you explore the back streets of the ancient towns, traverse the mountainous landscape to Tiger Leaping Gorge, Wen Hai lake, or take a cycle trek through the foothills to remote Yi villages. For a more leisurely experience, indulge in one of the many luxurious treatments available at the world renowned Banyan Tree Spa. With clear blue skies for nine months of the year, enjoy a breath of fresh air and escape to the tranquility of Banyan Tree Lijiang.

An good experience

Reviewed By angie1ktn

We encountered some issues during our checking in, more on the room conditions. We notified our problems to front desk, Anna Teng and Alice tried very hard to help and to solve them. Great thanks for your efforts to make our stay safe and comfortable, thanks again.

5. HOLA DESIGNER HOTEL

No.40 Chongren Lane, Qiyi Street, Gucheng District, Lijiang 674100 China
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
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5 based on 15 reviews

HOLA DESIGNER HOTEL

The world cultural heritage of the ancient city center by German and Japanese designers to rebuild a hundred years old Lijiang courtyard, preservation of the original building, room facilities collected from around the world, with the central air conditioning heating is presented. The optimum temperature, toiletries from France imported natural fragrance brand furniture, bedding mattress Nordic wo

6. Lijiang New Huifeng Resort Hotel

No.30 Zhonghe Village, Longquan Village Committee, Shuhe Old Town, Gucheng District, Lijiang 674100 China
Excellent
81%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 62 reviews

Lijiang New Huifeng Resort Hotel

Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Lijiang, Lijiang New Huifeng Resort Hotel is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its boutique environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Lijiang New Huifeng Resort Hotel makes it easy to enjoy the best of Lijiang. Lijiang New Huifeng Resort Hotel offers guests an array of room amenities including air conditioning, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available. The hotel offers room service, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features a pool and free breakfast. Close to some of Lijiang's most popular landmarks, such as Puji Temple of Lijiang (2.4 mi) and Lijiang Mural in Baisha Village (2.5 mi), Lijiang New Huifeng Resort Hotel is a great destination for tourists. During your visit, be sure to check out one of Lijiang's popular hotpot restaurants such as Qianli Zoudanqi Restaurant and TuoJiang Yu Fu, all a short distance from Lijiang New Huifeng Resort Hotel. If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Shuhe Ancient Town (0.2 mi), World Heritage Park, Lijiang (1.2 mi), or Shuhe Food Street (0.4 mi), which are popular attractions amongst tourists, and they are all within walking distance. Whether you’re traveling for business, pleasure or both, Lijiang New Huifeng Resort Hotel is sure to make your visit to Lijiang one worth remembering.

Perfect place

Reviewed By JakobH237

Great place in shuhe old town. Great help from the very friendly staf, and great rooms and surrondings. Highly recomended. The hotel is located in the north part of shuhe old town in walking distance to everything.

7. Tsingpu Baisha Retreat

Zhongyi Sishe, Baisha Village, Baisha Town, Lijiang China
Excellent
100%
Good
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5 based on 7 reviews

Tsingpu Baisha Retreat

Tsingpu Baisha Retreat allows you to fully immerse yourself in local Naxi Minority life. Dress in local costume to join Naxi weddings, hike in nearby mountains and villages, listen to interesting talks about local legends, love stories, religions, make your own handicrafts, or join in a traditional bonfire celebration.

A true retreat and activity center

Reviewed By 384brianw

First keep in mind the room rate includes 3 meals a day for two people and 2 activities a day. The staff will earnestly work with you to accommodate food preferences and schedules. The retreat center and in fact all of the Lijiang, Shangri-la area is geared to tourists from China. We saw very few westerners and there is little English spoken but that just makes the experience more special. The hotel is new and the design is a nature infused modern with local Naxi flair. It is like a photo shoot of Dwell magazine. Our room had a view of snow mountain so my partner woke up on her birthday with the sun rising over the mountain creating sparkles on the glaciers and clouds in hues of pink and brick. The activities were really cultural and local. Explanations of the local Dongba religion which is mostly animist but a little Buddhism and Daoism for good measure. A visit to the nearby Tibetan Buddhist temple, Yuhu village etc. Plus the shops, cafés and restaurants of Baisha always with the Snow Jade Dragon mountain in the background.

8. Huamei Holiday Xueshanju Hotel

Taiping Village, Baisha Ancient Town, Lijiang 674101 China
Excellent
50%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 20 reviews

Huamei Holiday Xueshanju Hotel

The first exclusive and luxurious vacation club in China.

Exceptionally quiet, fantastic view from a huge window in the room.

Reviewed By ggm96822

Stayed three nights and would return. Coordinates that may help you find it: N 026° 57.471, E 100° 13.257 as it is on a street parallel to the main road, not exactly in "Baisha Old Town," more like an adjacent upscale neighborhood of walled compounds, Taiping Village. Useful to have the address 华美度假 · 雪 ⼭居. Decor (e.g. deep purple bed sheets clashing with a sick yellow carpet) will not be to everyone's taste, but the view was great. It was easy to communicate by text messages with the manager, who was away, no one else speaking any English.

9. Ayu Thaya Guest House

No.124 Bayi Down Section of Qiyi Street, Gucheng District, Lijiang 674100 China
Excellent
76%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
6%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 17 reviews

Ayu Thaya Guest House

Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Lijiang, Ayu Thaya Guest House is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its charming environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Ayu Thaya Guest House makes it easy to enjoy the best of Lijiang. You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer a flat screen TV, a kitchenette, and a desk, and you can stay connected during your stay as Ayu Thaya Guest House offers guests free wifi. The resort features room service and a concierge. Plus, Ayu Thaya Guest House offers free breakfast, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day. For guests with a vehicle, parking is available. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Deyue Tower (0.4 mi) and Ancient Tea Route (0.4 mi), guests of Ayu Thaya Guest House can easily experience some of Lijiang's most well known attractions. While in Lijiang be sure to experience local dumplings favorites at LaMu's House of Tibet. Should time allow, Old Town of Lijiang - China, Mufu Palace, and Black Dragon Pond Park are some popular attractions that are within walking distance. Ayu Thaya Guest House is sure to make your visit to Lijiang one worth remembering.

Good value in quiet courtyard location

Reviewed By M5839

We stayed at Ayu Thaya for several nights as part of our honeymoon. Our room was huge with a comfortable and massive bed, dressing gowns, 24 hour hot water, computer with internet and TV. It had windows overlooking one of the streams running through Lijiang. The owners were so friendly despite having little if any English (we managed to communicate via Google translate). Breakfast could have been better - it was rice porridge with pickles and spices, bread and hard boiled eggs, but saying that for what we paid we were more than happy. We arrived early and were allowed into our room and provided with breakfast too. If you don't mind the language barrier then this is a fantastic place to stay in a quiet area of Lijiang.

10. Xiruoru Boutique Holiday Hotel

No.1 Group 3 Renli Village, Longquan Neighborhood Committees, Gucheng District, Lijiang China
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
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5 based on 3 reviews

Xiruoru Boutique Holiday Hotel

Excellent value for money!

Reviewed By Pic152

Loved this little hotel about 3 minutes stroll from the entrance to Shuhe Ancient Town. If you show your hotel key card at the ticket office, entrance to the town is free. Best hotel of our China Trip. Really helpful, friendly young staff, even those who did not speak english, were able to communicate perfectly using the translation app. Attractive, spacious, clean, rustic rooms and comfortable bed, the best shower I have ever used. Lovely balcony and garden areas, lots of nice places to sit and chill out. Ask and you can use their washing machine and there is a safe outdoor covered drying area. Great location. Given the price per night and the budget/mid range status of this hotel, it is excellent value for money. I would rate it higher than 10 if I could. The staff encourage guests to take tea and relax with them, they then offer lots of info on where to visit (their recommendation of dinner at ‘Small Pot Of Rice’ restaurant in Shuhe Ancient town was spot on). Asian breakfast includes Congee, freshly cooked noodles, corn, bau, boiled eggs and tea, is simple but good. Bus stop for Lijiang and Baisui Naxi Village is a couple of minutes stroll or taxis are plentiful and cheap. This is just a nice, relaxed place to stay. We apologise for not leaving a tip but until later in our trip we were mistakenly under the impression that tipping was frowned upon in China. These guys deserved a big tip! It was a hard place to leave. Nice dogs too! Just note, they do not take cards, so make sure you have cash, machines are available in the old town and most accept western cards.

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