"A rather swish place in a quiet residential compound close to the bus station. Dorms are spacious and the private rooms are comfortable...feels more like a hotel than a traditional guesthouse. " Full review

"The main Mama Naxi guesthouse is set around a courtyard. The dorms are a little cramped, but the doubles are clean and decent value. It's a good place to meet other travellers for treks and tours." Full review

"The spacious balconies, in particular, make the most of its dramatic setting of snow-capped mountains, mirror-flat lake, green fields and pine forests. " Full review

"Amandayan’s near neighbour, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, is the stuff of legend." Full review

"Overlooking the clay-tiled roofs of Lijiang, capital of the Naxi Kingdom, with its winding streets, endless bridges and ancient architecture, the beautifully-designed Amandayan is a haven of tranquillity under the seemingly perpetual blue skies of Yunnan" Full review

"The universal luxury signifiers are here in the clean lines and lofty ceilings, of course, but the specifics will astound you: pagoda roofs, courtyard-core, and expertly carved screens and ornaments " Full review