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Situated amid the many hotels and guesthouses of Lijiang, the Lijiang Wangfu hotel, with its simple and uncomplicated architecture, is charming and unique. Blending local cultures, with emphasis on the Naxi culture, the building style is representative of the ancient residential construction techniques.
Zen Garden Hotel (The Lion Hill Branch) is located at Lion Hill in the Old Town of Lijiang. It is 28 km to Capital Airport and 300 km to the Sifang Street (Square Street). Most of rooms in this hotel have wonderful and marvelous panoramic view over the Old Town and the surrounding mountains.
In terms of comfort, location, and value for money, this Thai-managed hotel is the best choice of all the hotels outside the old town.The large rooms are remarkably well outfitted with a range of amenities, including in-house American movies.
The Treasure Harbour International Hotel, Lijiang, which is designed and constructed in line with the standards of platinum 5-star hotels, is located in the main trunk highway of Lijiang –Shangri-la Road.
In the historic city of Lijiang in Yunnan province, there is an inn just inside the old town section called the Zen Garden Hotel. Located just 200 meters from Sifang Street, it is close enough to reach the historic section easily, yet far enough so that the noise of the town will not disturb you.
Amid the tourist bustle in Lijiang, there is a quiet retreat for a gathering of family and friends.
Hutiao Gorge is located on the upper reaches of the Jinsha River, to the northeast of Lijiang, in southwest China's Yunnan province.
Heilongtan Park is located at the foot of a snow capped mountain in the tourism town of Lijiang, in southwest China's Yunnan province.
The old town of Lijiang was formally licenced as the national 5A tourism attraction spot, the top one among China's tourism ranking system, on July 27, 2011.
Chinese Calligraphy is a brush art which is unique to Asian cultures. The four main disciplines of the cultured scholars of China include Shu (Calligraphy), Hua (painting), Qin (a string musical instrument) and Qi (a strategic board game).
Renting a bicycle: it is most convenient to travel by foot or bicycle in the old quarter. Bicycles can be rented at Sifang Street and the prices vary from 15 yuan to 80 yuan per day based on their quality.