Baiduju Hotel  

Tucked into Shuhe Old Town in Lijiang, this boutique hotel sits close to Dayan (Old Town), Wang Gu Lou and the Mu Family Mansion. You can spot Yulong (Jade Dragon) Snow Mountain from some rooms. Pet-friendly and with on-site parking, it’s a handy base for exploring.

Just 12 air-conditioned rooms with thoughtful tech and comfort touches. Expect Kohler bathrooms and intelligent toilets, mobile-phone control of lights and appliances, MUJI goose-down quilts, imported latex mattresses, complimentary Evian water and Mr. Silk facial masks. Rooms have desks, electric kettles, cable TV and private showers, with daily housekeeping.

24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance and concierge services. On-site restaurant and bar, shared kitchen and a BBQ area for casual nights. Luggage storage, safe-deposit box, laundry and dry cleaning are available. Self-parking is offered (charges may apply).

Complimentary wireless Internet across the property and concierge support for transfers and bookings. An elevator makes upper floors accessible.

On-site restaurant and bar plus a shared kitchen and BBQ area. Local-cuisine breakfasts are served daily from 8:30 to 10:00 for a fee.