The Bivou Lijiang

酒店很多外國人，在束河古鎮裏面，周圍有田地有流水，有小橋，附近的食店味道不錯。有個外國小朋友生病，不會説英文，店員還一直送他們去醫院，服務態度很好，值得一住的客棧。

We arrived late in the evening but asked the restaurant to prepare food for us in advance which was delicious! The very helpful reception staff guided us through the process of hiring a driver to take us to tiger leaping gorge and then to take our suitcases ahead of us to our accommodation after the hike. Rooms are lovely and have everything you need, we stayed for 2 nights. This is my second stay with the Bivou and I’d happily stay again.

In 10 years (on and off) of travelling in China, this is definitely one of the best places I’ve stayed in. Comfortable, clean, chic, with a handy location tucked down a side alley in Shuhe old town. Staff were super friendly (including with our toddler) with both good English and high levels of patience for foreigners speaking bad Chinese. They were able to connect us with local drivers and a range of local activities but it never felt as if they were giving us a hard sell to buy extra services. In house food was relatively simple but good, and staff were generous with local restaurant recommendations when asked. Only slight downside being that breakfast doesn’t start until 8am so if you have children who wake up early it can be a bit of a wait. Definitely strongly recommended.

Coming from Shanghai, Bivou was the perfect escape. It is tucked away from the main old town streets surrounded by some farmland with a cabin feel. The staff is so sweet and attentive - very nice change from other hotels. They are warm and friendly and offer awesome advice in English and Chinese. Their amenities are also plenty. Rooms are equipped with the usual but this one also offers humidifier, fan, bicycles, and fun local treats. The only complaint is the sound. Rooms didn’t seem too sound-proof as we heard convos at night and some mornings at normal volume. The main lounge/cafe area is great at any time of day. For those deciding between Lijiang old town and Shuhe, definitely go with this. Much calmer and less commercial feeling. Bivou is also close to entrance but tucked away so only a short walk with luggage. Staying here also avoids going through the traffic that surrounds Lijiang so getting in/out is much easier if you want to do trips to Yulong, Tiger Leaping Gorge, etc. I would love to return!

Service was amazing, you feel like home. Definitely I would recommend it and go back again. They speak english, western and Chinese food and they help you to plan your trip if needed. They are lovely!

Best hotel in Lijiang! Foreigners friendly, great food, location and amenities!

Team very kind. Property standards in rooms not outstanding but it is very cleaned.

Comfortable rooms and small garten with many details. Delicious breakfast and also western style food in the restaurant. We would like to come back!

Located in Shuhe ancient town. Warm and cosy hotel.