One of eight vibes
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
1 hotel
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Amandayan
Private hilltop steps connect courtyard suites directly to ancient cobblestone lanes below.
5 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Banyan Tree Lijiang
Grey clay-tiled courtyards frame Jade Dragon Snow Mountain outside historic Shuhe Ancient Town.
InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort
Tea masters pouring aged Yunnan pu-erh and regional menus featuring foraged wild mushrooms.
Paralloge
Traditional Naxi courtyard architecture pairs with Lion Hill sunrise vistas and hands-on Pu'er tea-cake pressing workshops.
Xiangwang SOOOAN Luxury Resort Hotel
Panoramic windows frame the morning golden sunrise over Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Zen Garden Hotel
Hosts pour Pu-erh tea ceremonies over views of Dayan Old Town's tiled roofs.
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.
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.
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.