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Laoxie Chemadian Youth Hostel LijiangvsBanyan Tree Lijiang
Both properties are praised by professionals. On balance, Banyan Tree Lijiang ranks significantly better than Laoxie Chemadian Youth Hostel Lijiang. Banyan Tree Lijiang comes in at #5 in Lijiang with accolades from 8 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, Concierge and Jetsetter.
Laoxie Chemadian Youth Hostel Lijiang
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
No.25 Jishan Alley, Xinyi Street, Gucheng District, Lijiang 674100
From $0/night
Lonely Planet "Well-kept rooms of every conceivable variation... set it apart from the generic hostels in town... Hot water available for limited times in the evening only." Full review
Rough Guide "Located at the heart of the old town, with all the information you could ever need about the area; there’s a wide range of rooms, though it’s a little pricier than its competitors."
Banyan Tree Lijiang
Concierge
Insight Guides
Jetsetter
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Gayot
Hideaway Report
Michelin Guide
Yuerong Road, Shuhe, Gucheng District, Lijiang 674100
From $208/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Beds are pampering, powerful showers stand up even to the winter chill, and each room has an outdoor hot tub or a plunge pool."
Insight Guides "Tasteful, immaculate and exclusive."
Jetsetter "It was one of our trip’s most romantic memories, and the best food I ate during my stay here."
Fodor's "The area's only luxury resort, the Banyan Tree is made up of villas designed to resemble traditional courtyard houses." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Venice of Asia for its centuries-old network of canals and bridges, sits in a forested nook of mountainous Yunnan province." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Banyan Tree’s outpost in northwestern Yunnan Province is a retreat 6,500 feet above sea level, with 122 villas and suites facing the glacial peaks of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain." Full review
Gayot "This is the place to be when you seek peace, harmony and stress-free vacationing." Full review
Hideaway Report94.0
"Secluded resort on a grassy plateau at 10,800 feet in the unspoiled mountains of southwestern China." Full review
Michelin Guide "China is vast, and contains multitudes. Lijiang, for example, the home of this particular Banyan Tree resort, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, an ancient town surrounded by endless rice..." Full review
