Lijiang, ChinaLijiang Old Town
InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort
Naxi courtyard citadel
Lijiang Old Town Lijiang, China
Price
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Resort Local DesignOutside the door
The house
IHGNaxi courtyard citadel
Grey-tiled pavilions, manicured courtyard gardens, and winding stone paths mirror traditional Naxi architecture beneath views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
What it’s good at
Notable
Expansive courtyard grounds featuring an indoor swimming pool, gardens, and dedicated tea lounges.
Notable
Tea masters pouring aged Yunnan pu-erh and regional menus featuring foraged wild mushrooms.
Listed
Low-rise grey-tiled pavilions, exposed timber beams, and latticed window screens inspired by Naxi architecture.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
a substantial modern luxury resort that does its level best to blend in with its richly historical surroundings.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set right by Dayan Ancient Town's South Gate, cobblestone alleys lead directly to the historic Mu Mansion and Sifang Street.
The rooms
Dark timber beams and latticed screens frame quiet courtyard views, paired with deep soaking tubs and separate rain showers.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated indoor pool sits under curved ceiling lights, and the adjacent fitness center includes a sauna.
The spa
Treatment suites feature sunken stone soaking baths beneath woven rattan canopies, offering regional therapies and foot reflexology.
7 Colors Chinese Restaurant
Vaulted timber ceilings and red lanterns set the scene for Yunnan dishes like river fish and small-pot rice noodles.
At the table
The Tea Lounge pours aged pu-erh from apothecary-style drawers, and the lobby lounge looks toward Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
How it began
The low-rise compound was conceived as a contemporary tribute to regional Naxi craftsmanship rather than a strict historical replica.
Good to know
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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.