The ancient city of Lijiang has become world famous for its wonderful canals, beautiful scenery and charming landscape. It is a town that requires that you relax and enjoy life just by nature of its gentle atmosphere. Because of its rare attributes, Quick Guide attracts a multitude of visitors from China and abroad. This increase in tourism has occasioned the building of new hotels and guest houses. Some are very modern buildings and others are built as replicas of courtyard style inns. Regardless of the style, the hospitality and accommodations are excellent. Most of these hotels are located in picturesque old town Lijiang or just a short walk from it. The per room rate is moderate, although the price may increase a little bit during May 1st Day and the Chinese National Day. The peak travel season in Lijiang is March to November and visitors are advised to book hotels beforehand. Regardless of when you go, you will find the mild weather conducive to a rewarding visit.

Here are some hotels with excellent reputations and reasonable prices.

Luxury Hotels
Quick Guide Jian Nan Chun Courtyard Hotel
(4 star)
In Old Town
The Lijiang Jian Nan Chun Courtyard Hotel is a two-storied courtyard hotel is exquisitely decorated with yellow glaze mixed with shinning red. It is an ideal place to stay to enjoy the aura of this ancient town. It opened in 2001 and has 83 rooms.

Adange Hotel, Lijiang (4 star) Ancient City
'Adange' means 'the living place for beautiful and elegant girls' in Lijiang's local language. Adange Hotel is a 4 star hotel located a pleasant 10 minutes walk to the old town. The hotel has 8 floors with 128 guestrooms ranging from standard rooms to executive suites.

Moderate Hotels
Grand Lijiang Hotel, Lijiang (3 star)
In Old Town: In terms of comfort, location, and value for money, this Thai-managed Grand Lijiang Hotel, Lijiang is the best choice of all the hotels outside of Old Town. It is located between the old town and the new town. Opened in 1996 and re-decorated in 2003, this comfortable and nicely appointed hotel has 127 rooms.

Quick Guide Sanhe Courtyard Hotel
In Old Town
The Lijiang Sanhe Courtyard Hotel is a 3 star hotel located in the exit of Lijiang Old Town. It is designed and built with a strong Naxi Minority aura. Its main courtyard is regarded as one of the best preserved hotels in Lijiang. It opened in 1995 and was newly decorated in 2004. It has 47 rooms/suites.

Budget Hotels
Lijiang Ancient City Youth International Hostel
Address:
No. 25, Jishan Alley, Xinyi Street, Dayan Town, Lijiang, Yunnan
Telephone: 0888-5102345

Lijiang Ancient City Courtyard Youth International Hostel
Address:
No. 46, Zhongyi Alley, Guangyi Street, Dayan Town, Lijiang, Yunnan
Telephone: 0888-5102339

Lijiang Ancient City Lao Jie Youth International Hostel
Address:
No. 61, Shuagshiduan, Xinhua Street, Dayan Town, Lijiang, Yunnan
Telephone: 0888-5188611