[2025 Lijiang Stay] Travel Guide for LiJiang Old Town Xiyu Shandu 360-degree high-altitude panoramic resort hotel (Updated May)

🌟 Explore Lijiang's newest viral paradise—"Xiyu Shandu Hotel"—a poetic retreat nestled in the clouds near the ancient town! ✨ Located next to Black Dragon Pool Park in Lijiang Old Town, it offers unparalleled tranquility away from the hustle and bustle, with dreamy views of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Every frame is a showstopper for your social media! 🏞️ 🏨 Stepping into Xiyu Shandu feels like stepping into a perfectly curated atmosphere. The hotel seamlessly blends traditional Naxi aesthetics with modern minimalism, with every detail exuding understated luxury and exquisite taste 🌸 · 📸 For photography enthusiasts, Xiyu Shandu is pure heaven! Not only does the hotel boast breathtaking panoramic views, but it also thoughtfully provides a professional-level travel photography experience for every guest—no extra cost! Just book in advance to enjoy a dedicated photographer capturing your every magical moment in Lijiang, from dawn to dusk 📸 Your memories will be so vivid that even a 9-grid social media post won’t do them justice! 💖 · 💸 When it comes to value, Xiyu Shandu is a breath of fresh air in Lijiang’s accommodation scene. It delivers a high-quality stay at an unexpectedly affordable price, truly offering "more than you pay for." From the cozy room decor to the elegant public spaces, from the attentive butler service to the diverse breakfast options—every detail makes you feel at home 💰 · 💞 In short, Xiyu Shandu Hotel isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a deep dive into beauty, dreams, and the art of living. If you’re looking for a retreat in Lijiang that blends ancient charm with modern comforts, all wrapped in romance and style, then Xiyu Shandu is absolutely worth a special trip to savor. 💖 · 🏨 Hotel Name: Xiyu Shandu Hotel Lijiang Ancient Town Xiyu·Shandu | Golden Mountain Sunrise · Sky Garden · 360° Panoramic View Resort Come to Xiyu Shandu and start your dreamy Lijiang adventure! 🌈

This is the most beautiful sky garden I have ever seen in Lijiang! Xiyu Island·Shandong is amazing✨ I really like this place. Living here is like living in the most beautiful scenery~ 🛏️This Yulong panoramic room completely subverted my imagination of the hotel! The moment I opened the curtains, my breath stopped. From the panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, you can directly see the panoramic view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the sunshine. Of course, there is only one room in this room. If you book a hotel, you can also watch the sunrise in the sky garden. ⛰️ 🍜I thought the view was the trump card, but the service here made me fall completely! 🍳 ✅There are charging stations for trams in the parking lot (at your own expense) ✅Book 3 nights and get airport pick-up ✅Specially delicious breakfast ✅Unlimited self-service coffee + ✅Unlimited seasonal fruits ✅There are also treasure boxes, foot baths, etc. provided. I can't imagine that Winona sunscreen is also provided, which is really amazing 📸Free travel photography is really great! I didn’t believe it when the housekeeper said I would get free travel photography when I checked in...but the next day I actually went to the rooftop to take some great photos! A professional photographer took us to take photos at the Sky Mirror on the rooftop. Highlights: The photo shoot is free and we will help you edit 4 photos! The nine-square grid of Moments can’t fit everything! 🌿 Copy the traditional Naxi Dongba characters and experience the Naxi sense of ritual I didn’t expect that the hotel has such a healing hidden way to play! 🌼 🌟The holiday ecstasy is full, there is no need to go out here ▫️There is breakfast in the morning, afternoon tea in the afternoon, and tea around the fire in the evening, which covers my daily meals. ▫️You can use the laundry room and self-service laundry in the morning ➕ Go jogging in the gym ▫️You can take beautiful photos in the afternoon ➕ Snooker experience on the 2nd floor You really don't need to go out here. 🚴♀️Recommended surrounding gameplay ✔️Rent an electric car at the hotel entrance and get to the waterwheel in Lijiang Ancient Town in 7+8 minutes ✔️5 minutes walk to Heilongtan Park ✔️Check in directly on the top floor and enjoy the beautiful Rizhao Jinshan

This is the most beautiful sky garden I've ever seen in Lijiang! Xi Yu Shanduo is amazing ✨ I really like this place. Staying here is like living in the most beautiful scenery~ 🛏️This Yulong panoramic room completely subverted my imagination of hotels! The moment I opened the curtains, I stopped breathing~ Outside the panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, you can directly see the golden sunlight on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Of course, there is only one such room. You can also watch the golden sunlight on the snow-capped mountains from the sky garden when you book a hotel ⛰️ 🍜I thought the view was the trump card, but the service here completely won me over! 🍳 ✅There are charging stations for electric vehicles in the parking lot (at your own expense) ✅Free airport pickup for 3-night bookings ✅Especially fragrant breakfast ✅Unlimited self-service coffee + ✅Unlimited seasonal fruits ✅There are also first-aid kits, foot bath basins, etc. available. I can't imagine that they also provide Winona sunscreen. It's really amazing 📸The free travel photography is really great! The butler said that a free travel photoshoot would be offered upon check-in, and I didn't believe it... But the next day, I really went upstairs to the rooftop and took great photos! A professional photographer took us to take photos on the rooftop's "sky mirror." Key point 👉🏻 The photoshoot is free, and they will edit 4 photos! My WeChat Moments couldn't even fit nine photos! 🌿Copying traditional Naxi Dongba characters to experience the ritual of the Naxi people I didn't expect the hotel to have such a healing hidden feature! 🌼 🌟The feeling of vacation bliss is maxed out. You don't even need to leave the hotel here ▫️Breakfast in the morning, afternoon tea in the afternoon, and fireside tea in the evening, taking care of my meals for the whole day ▫️In the morning, you can use the laundry room, self-service laundry + gym treadmill for exercise ▫️In the afternoon, you can take beautiful photos + snooker experience on the 2nd floor You really don't need to leave the hotel here 🚴♀️Recommended nearby activities ✔️Rent an electric scooter at the hotel entrance and it's 7 + 8 minutes to Lijiang Old Town's Big Water Wheel ✔️5-minute walk to Black Dragon Pool Park ✔️Check out the super beautiful golden sunlight on the snow-capped mountains directly from the top floor

The hotel area is really big, with a total of eight floors. Here, you can enjoy coffee, fruit, and afternoon tea as much as you like. There are many kinds of fruit to choose from, and there is also a fireside tea in the evening. The breakfast is very rich, with many options to choose from! You can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the sun shining on the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from the top floor ⛰️ The front desk staff is very friendly. The entire first floor of the hotel is a parking lot. The front desk lobby, restaurant, and billiard table are on the second floor. There is a self-service laundry room and a gym on the sixth floor. The laundry can also be dried, which is really convenient for people who travel for a long time! ! The room has a full set of smart home devices. The pajamas are very soft and comfortable to wear. The room decoration is also my favorite log cabin style. The hygiene is very clean. I will definitely choose this hotel first when I come to Lijiang in the future! !

📍 Celestial Coordinates Located in the golden zone for viewing snow-capped mountains, it is a 40-minute drive from the airport/high-speed train station. Self-driving navigation leads directly to the hotel's underground parking lot (equipped with new energy charging piles). An 8-minute walk will take you to the ancient city's lively alleys, and you can enjoy a view of the snow-capped mountains right from your window. 🏡 Stay Above the Clouds ✅ Panoramic Smart Room: Full house voice-controlled lighting/curtains, dry and wet bathroom with floor heating, 270° floor-to-ceiling windows frame the snow-capped mountains and starry sky Twilight Limited: 17:00-19:00 golden light beams pass through the window mullions, and the smart curtains can be set at any opening and closing angle to create a light and shadow blockbuster ✅ Obsessive-Compulsive Guardian: Deep disinfection three times a day, linen is treated with ultraviolet + ozone, and the micro-cement floor feels like barefoot 🌄 Peak Experience ✔️ Rooftop Sky Garden: Sunshine Golden Mountain Theater: 06:30-07:30 in winter and spring, 06:00-06:50 in summer and autumn, hold a hotel-specific snow mountain coffee and wait for the first ray of golden sun to dye the top of the mountain red Poetry around the stove: Charcoal-fired tea after 20:00 (reservation required), served with dried yak meat and highland barley cakes, the butler tells the story of the Ancient Tea Horse Road ✔️ 7th floor Sky Mirror: -It is recommended to wear a red dress for shooting at 09:00-11:00, and the snow-capped mountains and clouds in the reflection present a double shock 🏔️ Vertical Life Guide New energy vehicle charging pile (scan the code to use) / luggage butler on standby 24 hours 2F Viewing fish pond koi with breakfast (Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles/Tibetan Tsampa), billiards room is open for free until 23:00 6F Panoramic gym (treadmill faces the snow-capped mountains) + self-service laundry room (laundry and drying 3 hours/barrel, free disinfection beads) 📸 Light and Shadow Law ✔️ Floor-to-ceiling window shooting in the room: side backlight station, use smart curtains to adjust 30% light transmittance, snow peaks and character contours form a silhouette ✔️ Tea scene around the stove: Please ask the butler to light the butter lamp and use long exposure to capture the trajectory of Mars and the outline of the snow-capped mountains When the halo of the sun shines over the clouds, Xiyu Shanduo is a letter written to the world by the sacred mountain A love letter sealed with clouds. 🗻

At the foot of Yulong Snow Mountain lies a hidden gem of a homestay, offering not only comfortable accommodations but also breathtaking views. From the homestay's windows, the majestic Yulong Snow Mountain unfolds before your eyes. As the first rays of morning sunlight grace the mountain peaks, the golden spectacle of the "Golden Sunrise" is a magnificent gift from nature, instantly melting away worldly worries. · ⭐⭐This homestay is equally committed to providing top-notch facilities, incorporating local Naxi cultural elements and using high-quality materials. Inside the rooms, handcrafted solid wood furniture exudes a natural ambiance, and custom mattresses ensure a restful sleep. The minimalist design, complemented by premium JO Loves toiletries, a Laifen hairdryer, and specially blended aromatherapy, allows you to savor the beauty of nature while indulging in a refined lifestyle. · 🔖During your stay, the homestay offers a variety of enriching experiences: ▫️Participate in Dongba script copying and immerse yourself in the traditional Naxi culture; ▫️Gather with like-minded travelers on the homestay's viewing platform to witness the magnificent sunrise over Yulong Snow Mountain and capture this unforgettable moment; · 🌈Adding to the convenience, this homestay is just a few minutes' walk from the Yulong Snow Mountain viewing platform, allowing you to effortlessly enjoy the stunning "Golden Sunrise" without the need for an early morning commute. The homestay is also close to popular attractions such as Lijiang Old Town and Dayan Ancient Town, enabling you to delve into Lijiang's rich cultural heritage while immersing yourself in the natural beauty.🌈

🏗️Xiyu·Shandu丨Rizhao Jinshan·Sky Garden·360-degree high-altitude panoramic resort hotel is located next to the Big Waterwheel & Black Dragon Pond Park in Lijiang Ancient Town, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province. 🌄With mountains and sea as its companions and sunset as its home, friends who stay here during their travels can stop and slowly enjoy this moment of tranquility 🚶🏻Explore the beauty during the journey. 🏗️Xiyu Shandu Hotel integrates the local Naxi architectural style and the aesthetics of the quiet style. Each room is designed to be a quiet place, combining light and shadow with the surrounding natural landscape to create a comfortable space🪵 so that families who come here can feel the beauty of the changing seasons in all seasons, 🍃 and enjoy the quiet and luxurious time away from the world. 🏘️Xiyu Shandu Hotel has a total of 27 guest rooms, and the public space is equipped with a restaurant, billiard room, viewing fish pond, conference room, parking lot, sky mirror, tea room, cafe, stove tea making space, etc. The hotel has a unique natural landscape facing the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Here you can experience the authentic Naxi ethnic enthusiasm, taste the authentic Naxi ethnic cuisine, and feel the peaceful life in harmony with nature. There is also a great service experience here 💯 ✅Including two breakfasts ✅Free parking ✅Afternoon tea with snow mountain view ✅Traditional horse caravan tea-making experience ✅Traditional Dongba script copying

🏔️Propose in Lijiang Sky Garden, a sea of ​​flowers + golden mountain in the sunshine! Sisters, let me first express my respect for this romance! 🌸 Sisters, I must reveal a beautiful proposal scene today! It’s right in the Xiyu Shandu Sky Garden in Lijiang! 💐 · 👇 Highlights to share with you: 1️⃣ Spreading white floral art: The entire viewing spot is covered with white flowers, turning into a romantic sea of ​​flowers, perfect for taking photos! White represents pure and noble love. It makes me feel like my love DNA has been revived. 2️⃣ Rise of Golden Mountain Background: When proposing, it happened to be the sunset over Golden Mountain. 🌄The snow-capped mountains were shining with golden light, which was simply a blessing from nature! · 💡 Surprise process sharing: - The boy arranged the flowers in the garden in advance and pretended to bring the girl up to take pictures📸 - When we got to the best viewing spot, the boy suddenly knelt down on one knee and took out a ring💍 - "Marry me" with the witness of both parents💫 - Sunshine on the golden mountain + sea of ​​flowers + proposal, who can resist this!

In the time-carved Black Dragon Pool Park, a secluded residence with the soul of Wabi-Sabi philosophy quietly grows. Here, Eastern Zen and Naxi ancient charm dance together, the rugged texture of raw stone and the simple aesthetics of Wabi-Sabi intertwine, every inch of space is like an unfinished poem, telling eternity in the blank spaces. 🌿Rooms | Objects Have Souls, Living Becomes Art Interpreting luxury with humility: Jomoo bathroom flows with a serene sense of ritual, King Koil mattress cradles dreams under the stars and moon, Naxi craftsmen hand-polished wooden utensils, engraving the warmth of the Tea Horse Road, a gentle word awakens 'Xiaodu', and light and air transform into poetic fingertips. 🌿Naxi Feast | Mountains and Rivers, Memories on the Tongue In the morning, a bowl of authentic Yunnan rice noodles unveils the mist, handmade soup dumplings evoke the misty rain of Jiangnan, in the afternoon, the pastry chef carves Naxi-flavored afternoon tea with Naxi romance; at dusk, brewing tea by the stove like moonlight pouring into the cup, soothing the restless heart. In the café, Yunnan small-grain coffee resonates with the snow of Cangshan, taste buds wander through the thousand-year tea path in the woody aroma.

Wabi-sabi style homestay🏡, a spiritual journey💖 🏡 Stepping into this wabi-sabi style homestay is like traveling through time☄️ to a secluded and tranquil world. The fragrance of wood🪵 fills the air, and the delicate texture of micro-cement is within reach. Every grain tells a story of time. Light and shadow filter through bamboo curtains, casting on the rustic furniture, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere that calms the mind and immerses you in this simple yet sophisticated aesthetic space. ☕️ The rooftop garden features a café☕️ and a traditional Tibetan stove room🔥. The interior is decorated in a simple and stylish style, with wooden tables and chairs🪑 and warm lighting creating a cozy atmosphere. Gather with friends around the stove for tea🍵, enjoy the past and future, sit by the window to savor delicious coffee☕️, and enjoy the sunset🌅 and cityscape🌆 outside the window, leisurely enjoying the lazy afternoon. 📸 Photos taken here are dreamlike, capturing beautiful moments📸 from any angle, whether it's the leisure by the bathtub🛁 or the tranquility of the evening, the Naxi-style water wall, and the koi pond🐠. Each photo brings back fond memories. An unexpected encounter at the foot of the snow-capped mountain, writing a chapter of free and beautiful vacation together.