Intercontinental Lijiang

Lijiang


The most popular luxury hotel in the old town – a magical space with lofty ceilings, little gardens and epic views of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The bathrooms are the finest in town, the beds huge and comfy. Other amenities include two restaurants, a swimming pool, day spa and children’s play room. Discounts of 25% are sometimes available.


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1. Mu Family Mansion

0.35 MILES

The home of a Naxi chieftain, the Mu Family Mansion was heavily renovated (more like built from scratch) after the devastating earthquake that struck…

2. Puxian Temple

0.4 MILES

This pleasant little temple at the heart of the old town is among the best-preserved in Lijiang. Look for signs off of Chongren Alley near the Wanzi…

3. White Horse Dragon Pool

0.53 MILES

Ancient pool still used by the locals to wash veggies from the nearby market and clothes from surrounding homes. The White Horse Dragon Pool Temple next…

5. Lion Hill

0.57 MILES

Towering over the west side of Lijiang's Old Town, Lion Hill's 23 hectares of park land are a pleasant diversion. The obvious high point is the panoramic…

6. Wàngǔ Lóu

0.58 MILES

At the peak of the park atop Lion Hill – views of Lijiang from here are unbeatable. Take a moment as well to admire the 1st-floor reproductions of Dongba…

7. Lijiang Old Town

0.65 MILES

The old town is centred on busy and touristy Old Market Square, with the Waterwheel defining the northern edge and the lively Zhongyi Market marking the…

8. Waterwheel

0.83 MILES

This wooden waterwheel is a popular photo op.