Amandayan  

Perched on Lion Hill above Lijiang’s UNESCO-protected Old Town, Amandayan delivers panoramic mountain views of Snow Dragon Jade Mountain and Black Dragon Pool Park. About 40–50 minutes from Lijiang Sanyi Airport and roughly 10 km from the railway station, it’s within walking distance of Sifang Street and the ancient town.

This 5-star retreat, opened in 2015, blends Nakhi culture and traditional Chinese medicine with contemporary luxury. Thirty-five suites open onto tranquil courtyards for privacy, rooms offer free in‑room Wi‑Fi, TVs and mini‑bars, and the grounds include a private 30‑seat cinema and an Aman Spa that uses local herbs and balms.

Indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, massage and spa facilities, a library and barbecue area round out the on-site options. Wake up to crisp mountain mornings, stroll the narrow lanes of old Lijiang, and enjoy concierge services, free parking and transfer/pickup assistance—pets are welcome.

Flexible event facilities suited to weddings and retreats include a private cinema and meeting spaces, plus free in‑room Wi‑Fi/high‑speed internet, concierge support and ample parking.

On-site dining ranges from the Man Yi Xuan and Tea House to a Western restaurant and bar, with atmospheric venues serving Yunnan, Cantonese and Western fare focused on seasonal, locally sourced produce.