Opening May 01, 2006, consists of 55 villas and the first luxury resort in Lijiang is Banyan Tree Lijiang. Traces of the Naxi culture can be found in the architecture of the roofs and courtyards. Each villa has its own private pool, living area, bedroom, heater and television views of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Hotel is located in Yunnan Province, 2000 meters above sea level and in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River.

Location:
Banyan Tree Lijiang is the first luxury resort in Lijiang. Hotel is located Northwest of Yunnan province, 2000 meters above sea level, and in the middle reaches of Yangtze River. Lijiang is accessible by car and coach from cities in Yunnan like Kunming, Dali and Diqing. Hotel is 40 minutes from Lijiang Airport; 15 minutes by car from Dayan, the historical old town.

Restaurants:

• Ming Yue West Restaurant: Days Open: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday; Type of Cuisine: International; Meals Served: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner; Seating Capacity: 73 seats. Enjoy a delightful array of local and international cuisines in this café offering buffet-style dining.
• Bai Yun Hours of Operation: Days Open: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday; Type of Cuisine: Chinese; Meals Served: Dinner; Seating Capacity: 45 seats. Other Information: Serves Nouvelle Chinese Cuisine The grandeur of the Chinese banquet-style setting lets you dine in an atmosphere of old-world elegance while being entertained by musicians on the outdoor stage.
• Chun Feng Tea House: Days Open: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday; Others Meals Served: TBA; Seating Capacity: 28 seats. Few countries in the world have perfected the art of tea appreciation as well as China, where hundreds of varieties of tea are grown in the different provinces. Adjourn to the Tea Lounge to learn about the fascinating array of brews; and try some of the finest selections.
• Wenhai Bar: Days Open: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday; Type of Cuisine: International; Meals Served: TBA; Seating Capacity: 45 seats. Enjoy live music, finger food and a nightcap before you turn in. The band here will play local favorites, evergreen western music, or whatever your heart desires.