Lijiang Old Town Lijiang, China
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
AmanNakhi courtyard pavilions
High on Lion Hill, traditional tiled-roof pavilions and tranquil courtyards offer a peaceful refuge above the bustle of ancient Dayan.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Sloping pagoda roofs canopy courtyard pavilions fitted with hand-carved Nakhi lattice screens.
Remarkable
Discreet hosts arrange custom tea preparations and surprise guests with regional gifts.
Remarkable
Private hilltop steps connect courtyard suites directly to ancient cobblestone lanes below.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
The affect is open, soothing, and softly lit throughout, extending into the bathrooms with freestanding tubs for the requisite soak.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Cobblestone lanes, stone footbridges, and weeping willows along Dayan Old Town's ancient canal network are a short walk down the hill.
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The rooms
Suites feature local pine and elm craftsmanship, embroidered Nakhi motifs, and deep freestanding soaking tubs set over heated floors.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 20-metre heated outdoor pool sits in the central courtyard, framed by two-storey carved timber pavilions.
Gym and pilates studio
Reformer machines sit beneath exposed timber ceilings, alongside cardio equipment and daily morning Tai Chi sessions.
The spa
Treatment suites draw on Traditional Chinese Medicine, using heated bamboo massages and herbal compresses with lemongrass and ginger.
Restaurant
Man Yi Xuan
Latticed dining rooms serve regional Yunnan dishes, seasonal mountain-foraged mushrooms, and traditional hotpots.
Furnished with local pine and stone, elm furniture, embroidered throws and elaborately carved timber screens, the 35-suite hotel is modelled after traditional buildings and courtyards.
Restaurant
The Tea House
The two-storey pavilion serves aged Yunnan Pu'er tea and dim sum on a terrace overlooking Dayan Old Town.
How it began
The compound was constructed around the preserved 1725 Wenchang Palace, an 18th-century examination hall for Imperial civil service scholars.
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Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.