My girlfriend and I had an incredible time staying at this new hotel in Shuhe Old Town.
Ricky, the manager, is a great person and keen on making everyone's trip to Lijiang memorable. He is particularly well acquainted with Yunnan and its cultures, food, and attractions, making for an excellent source of inspiration and information.
The room was clean, bright and well designed. We booked a simple room, but still had a balcony, bathtub, super comfortable bed, and an in-room router along with the standard amenities.
The hotel includes a standalone tea house that's perfect for experiencing Yunnanese tea, local spirits or even Chilean wines. It was an excellent spot for late-night conversations.
The on-site restaurant brings together the foods from the ancient tea-horse trail in a beautiful, intimate setting overlooking the central courtyard and mountains.
The hotel is located in an excellent, quiet section 10 minutes from the old town and the trail head for the ancient Tea-Horse trail.