Lijiang, ChinaWenbi Village
Xiangwang SOOOAN Luxury Resort Hotel
Wabi-sabi mountain lodge
Wabi-sabi mountain lodge
The hillside lodge pairs traditional Naxi woodwork with unadorned stone walls looking out above Wenbi Lake.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
every room has 270-degree floor-to-ceiling windows trained on both the mountain and Lashi Lake below, and on clear mornings… visible from bed.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Wenbi Village sits on the mountain slopes above Wenbi Lake, looking across the water toward Lijiang Old Town.
The rooms
Panoramic corner windows look out toward Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and private terraces hold outdoor soaking tubs.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A circular sunken lounge sits beside the heated infinity pool, looking straight out toward the mountain peak.
The spa & gym
At the table
The restaurant simmers regional yak and wild mushroom hotpot, and The Cow Shed Café pours coffee on its mountain terrace.
How it began
The hotel takes its name from a Zhuangzi parable, where a lost pearl is found without deliberate effort.
Lijiang
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
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.