Hotels near Nine-Tripod Dragon Pond, Lijiang

The hospitality and care for the wellness of their guests go beyond expectations and anything I have ever experienced in a hotel. From the first moment of walking through the doors and being greeted by May and HeiMi (the cat), I felt the warmness of stepping foot into Bivou-instantly, I was at a place that felt like home. Right when we stepped through the threshold, we were offered homemade bread (that I could still taste even now) and some delicious apple tea. The ayis (aunties) helped move our heavy luggage into the beautiful room, and spent time introducing the activities in the hotel, activities we could do around Lijiang, and different hikes that we could go on. Our room was so COMFORTABLE - high ceilings, spacious bathroom with a rain shower, clean and woodsy interior, and firm beds with warming mats. The welcome package included lotion, lip balm, and the most comprehensive maps of Lijiang, as well as a binder filled with activities to do. The activities weren't your typical "tourist" activities but they were incredibly curated, local gems like biking to Baishi village and going to see the Naxi orchestra (Nomi helped booked for us! Thank you!). The owner of Bivou is so fun and helpful - she gave us a map for Tiger Leaping Gorge and even helped us arrange a hotel on the trail! For a lot of my stay in Lijiang, I was sick (some food poisoning), but the ayis, especially May, kept me alive - not even exaggerating. They went out of their way to cook porridge for me, recommended and brewed red tea for my stomach ache, delivered homemade soup and dumplings up to the room, and changed the bed sheets at midnight for us. The Bivou cafe was the ONLY place I trusted to eat at because I wasn't feeling well. The food is so healthy, fresh, homecooked with love, and absolutely healing. Bivou is not your typical boutique hotel, not the Banyan, nor the Four Seasons.

Location is amazing. Free transfer from train station with 7seater van. Spacious traditional style room with bathtub, floor heating and bed heating. Helpful staff organized the day trip to snow mountain cable car.

The room was spotless and thoughtfully furnished with many lovely details. The garden was beautifully decorated, featuring comfortable furniture that made it the perfect spot to unwind. The host was incredibly kind and accommodating—knowing we had an early departure, they even packed our breakfast in advance.

One of the most beautiful hotels I've ever stayed in. The animals were so cute, my kids loved them

Convenient, located inside the ancient town. The owners were very friendly and welcoming . Their pets were also very cute! Room was very big too. The breakfast provided was delicious too.

Excellent place to stay, comfortable and has ambience of a country town, with wooden architecture giving us authentic aura as we stepped in . A bar house at roof top and we spent late evening there relaxing and enjoying nice songs. Our room is well equipped with floor heating and even the washroom, equipped with air heater. The location is remarkable. It is inside the old town itself. We walked around the old town and took our dinner there evening after returning from our site-seeing. The ambience there is relaxing and romantic. The old town itself is not crowded at night and we can enjoy our walk and shopping conveniently. We have marked it as our 'must-stay' hotel in our next trip to Lijiang.