Lijiang is a city full of charm, harmony and peace. An ideal place to relax. There you will be able to soak up the atmosphere of one of the few most well preserved historic cities in China. Lijiang lies at the foot of the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, a cult place of particular importance. According to legend, in ancient times the mountain was a bastion of ethnic minority and its unique culture.

In December 1997 the old town of Lijiang, known as the Venice of the Orient, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage. With it’s luxuriously designed and furnished villas Banyan Tree Lijiang reflects the diverse architecture of the town.

Guests will delight in the romantic retreat with a garden apartment or a charming villa with unforgettable views of the hills, with up to three bedrooms and a beautiful garden with a heated swimming pool, and a traditional Chinese two-story house with two bedrooms and gardens on a majestic presidential property. All offer a holiday destination characterized by natural harmony.

Location: downtown Lijiang, approximately a 30 minute drive from the airport.

Restaurants: available at two restaurants – Bai Yun, serving Chinese cuisine and Cantonese and Yue Ming, which encourages you to taste mouthwatering Asian cuisine. Meals on request, guests are also served in their villas. Wen Hai Bar is a night bar with impressive views of the Snow Mountain Jade Dragon, and Chun Feng Tea House – a place where you can sample teas from different regions of China.

Sports and recreation: the hotel has a tennis court, fitness center and full-service spa. Tours can be organized, for example; To Tiger Leaping Gorge, and visiting the old town.