About this hotel
General information
Banyan Tree Lijiang lies at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, right beside the old town of Shuhe and within easy reach of Baisha and its Dongba heritage. It is the second Banyan Tree resort in China, and its architecture borrows the language of the Nakhi people: grey-tiled roofs, water channels, broad courtyards and gardens, with the snowy summits visible from every villa.
There are 123 suites and villas, two restaurants and a bar, a Banyan Tree Spa and a Banyan Tree Gallery shop of crafts and spa products. Between outings guests cycle, join yoga sessions, play tennis or settle into the library. The resort opens a window onto Nakhi customs, from bonfire dancing to Dongba script, hosts weddings either as a traditional Nakhi ceremony or in a modern style for up to 200 guests, and its three function rooms, 568 m² in all, take events of up to 260 people.
Location
The resort stands on Longquan Road in Shuhe, on the edge of Lijiang in Yunnan province. Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is 36 km away and Lijiang railway station about 30 minutes by car. By hotel car it is roughly 20 minutes to the UNESCO-listed Old Town of Lijiang and the same to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain scenic area, while the sister resort, Banyan Tree Ringha, is about three hours’ drive.
Spa
Banyan Tree Spa Lijiang shapes its treatments around the Chinese Five Elements philosophy and natural Yunnan ingredients, with therapists trained in both traditional and modern techniques.
- Yunnan Bounty — a scrub of local ingredients, a hot-stone massage and a nourishing body treatment applied with herbal pouches
- Royal Banyan — the signature massage blending Eastern and Western techniques, with a warm herbal pouch dipped in sesame oil
- Tropical Rainmist — a purifying scrub, extra moisture and a massage beneath a warm rain shower
Sports & leisure
Days divide between quiet time in the grounds and outings to the mountains and old towns, with most routes arranged around the guest.
- a gym with floor-to-ceiling glass walls, instructor-led yoga, an outdoor tennis court and a library
- bicycle rental and the resort’s signature bike tour
- a guided walk through the old towns of Shuhe and Baisha, trips to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (5,486 m) and the 15 km trek through Tiger Leaping Gorge
- the Wenhai trail into a sub-alpine valley at around 3,000 m, horse riding around Lashihai Lake and a drive to the town of Shigu at the First Bend of the Yangtze
- the Stay for Good programme: Nakhi bonfire dancing, Dongba painting on stone with a cultural guide and a workshop shaping the clay tile cat, a Nakhi guardian charm
- Harvest Green, the organic garden, where guests pick seasonal vegetables and fruit for the chef to cook
For children
The Kids Club, set within the spa complex, is stocked with educational books and toys, giving children a space of their own to play.
Restaurants & bars
Dining centres on Chinese and Yunnan flavours, and meals can also be served in the villas.
- Bai Yun — Cantonese and Yunnan cooking beside a koi pond against the mountains, with soft live music
- Ming Yue — Yunnan dishes with a modern touch alongside an international menu; breakfast and lunch indoors or outside with mountain views
- Wen Hai Bar — cocktails, tea, coffee, light bites and afternoon tea; by evening, candlelight and the peaks glowing at sunset
- Destination Dining — private meals in the villa, a table for two in the pagoda, barbecues and menus tailored to the guest
Swimming
Pools belong to the villas: the Jet Pool Villa, Wellbeing Jet Pool Villa and the two- and three-bedroom Mountain View Jet Pool Villas each have a heated outdoor jet pool (warmed over 4–8 hours on request), while the Plunge Pool Villa and the Three-Bedroom Mountain View Pool Villa have private open-air pools.
Rooms
The 123 suites and villas follow Nakhi architecture, ranging from suites with a private garden or balcony to one-, two- and three-bedroom villas with their own pools; every villa looks towards Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Rooms have tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary Wi-Fi, and the suites add a daybed and a pillow menu.
Garden Suite – King
A suite for two with a king-size bed, a living area, a daybed and its own Chinese garden, looking out over the garden to the mountains.
Garden Suite – Twin
A suite for two with twin beds, a generous entrance hall, a living area, a daybed and a private Chinese garden.
Mountain View Suite – King
A suite for two with a king-size bed, a living area, a tended garden and a private balcony facing the mountains.
Mountain View Suite – Twin
A suite for two with twin beds, a Nakhi-style living area, a garden and a private balcony with views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Jet Pool Villa – King
A villa for two with a king-size bed, a study, a large bathroom, a private garden and a heated outdoor jet pool with a panorama of the mountain.
Jet Pool Villa – Twin
A villa for two with twin beds, a study, a large bathroom, a garden and a heated outdoor jet pool.
Wellbeing Jet Pool Villa – King
A villa for two with a king-size bed, a garden and a heated jet pool, plus binaural music for sleep, a yoga mat, stretching belts and a singing bowl.
Wellbeing Jet Pool Villa – Twin
A villa for two with twin beds, an indoor relaxation corner with yoga mats and singing bowls, binaural music, a garden and a heated jet pool.
Plunge Pool Villa
A villa for two with a king-size bed, a Nakhi-style entrance hall, a study, a bathroom with a large tub, a garden and a private open-air pool.
Two-Bedroom Mountain View Duplex
A two-storey townhouse for four: a living and dining floor with floor-to-ceiling windows below, two bedrooms (king and queen) with their own bathrooms above, plus a courtyard, a garden and a mountain-view terrace.
Two-Bedroom Mountain View Jet Pool Villa
A villa for four with two bedrooms (king and queen), two bathrooms, a courtyard, a heated jet pool and sweeping views of the mountain.
Three-Bedroom Mountain View Pool Villa
A villa for up to six with three bedrooms (two king, one twin), a private pool and a pagoda pavilion facing Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Three-Bedroom Mountain View Jet Pool Villa
A villa for up to six with three en-suite bedrooms, a private garden, a heated jet pool and the option of dining in the villa.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.