Amandayan

From the windows of this luxurious hotel located on a slope, you can admire the UNESCO-protected old town of Lijiang. The hotel is an excellent base for trips to discover the unique architecture and culture of the Naxi people. Guests will have the opportunity to see the complex canal system of the city famous for its 354 bridges. Some lead to objects of historical importance, such as the estate of the Mu family (the clan that contributed to the creation of the city). The towns of Baisha and Shuhe are also worth visiting. The former was for some time the capital of the Naxi kingdom and did not change much over the following centuries. The second one is known as the home of outstanding shoemakers. In the unique village of Baoshan, not only houses but also furniture are made of stone. You can fully enjoy the panorama of the area from the Wangu Pavilion, a 33-meter-high structure at the top of Lion Hill. It is worth going to the white marble bridge over the Black Dragon Pond, because from it you can see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with the highest peak, Shanzidou. This view is considered one of the most beautiful in all of China. Both photographers and hiking enthusiasts will be interested in the natural wonders located in the area, including: Lake Lashihai (a great place for bird watching) and the picturesque Tiger Leaping Gorge. Experienced hotel guides will guide guests on a trip to these beautiful places. Guests have at their disposal apartments whose furniture and decor refer to the Qing and Ming dynasties. They are finished with local materials and fabrics (e.g. wood from Yunnan pine and Dong Bei elm). The apartments offer views of the rooftops of Lijiang, Lion Hill or the old city. Restaurants serve traditional dishes of the Naxi people, made from locally sourced products (e.g. meat from organically farmed animals and mushrooms). The spa offers massages, exfoliation and cupping, as well as a variety of other treatments. Therapies are based on traditional Chinese medicine and knowledge accumulated over 2500 years.