In the pulse place of the Old Town of Lijiang, adjacent to the landmark water wheel and the babbling jade river, a resort secret place integrating Naxi culture, snow mountain spirituality and modern aesthetics - Lyon | Hexi · Happy Food and Drinks · Snow Mountain Sightseeing Resort Hotel is interpreting the true meaning of "Oriental Slow Life" in a leisurely manner. This is not only a place for rest during the journey, but also a poetic space for awakening the body and mind, and conversing with nature.
**Mountains and waters serve as curtains, and ancient cities are neighbors**
The hotel is located at the entrance of the north gate of the Old Town of Lijiang, and you can walk 5 minutes to the bustling fireworks in Sifang Street, but turn around and enjoy a quiet seclusion. Each guest room takes the Yulong Snow Mountain as the natural picture frame, and the panoramic french window will take a panoramic view of the majesty of Jinshan under the sun and the nimbleness of clouds on the snow top. Pushing open the window in the morning, the light mist envelops the blue tiled eaves of the ancient city; As night falls, the Milky Way echoes with the ancient city lights, weaving a romantic narrative unique to Lijiang.
**Eating and drinking in moderation, the way to nourish the heart**
The core of the "Hexi · Food and Drink Festival" brand runs through the hotel experience, with the concept of "eating according to the times, nourishing the body with food", creating a unique dining philosophy. The restaurant strictly selects plateau organic food materials, and combines Naxi traditional flavor with the wisdom of solar term health preservation: in summer, it launches matsutake Steamed chicken in casserole with wild mushrooms hot pot, in winter, it uses black pottery pot to simmer cured ribs warm soup, supplemented by flower tea and fruit wine brewed by local roses. The top-level observation tea room invites tea artists to perform the Pu'er tea ceremony, accompanied by the twilight of the snow capped mountains, allowing taste buds and visuals to enjoy a feast of scenery together.
**Oriental Aesthetics, Craftsmanship Space**
The hotel design is inspired by the Naxi residential style of "three squares and one screen wall", with wooden structures paired with Dongba text reliefs, and decorated with handmade tie dye and Dongba paper lamps in the corridors. The 14 guest rooms are named after the elegant charm of the Book of Songs, featuring custom-made tatami tea mats, natural stone bathtubs, and underfloor heating systems, infused with Eastern Zen in a minimalist Wabi Sabi style. There is a boundless bathing pool on the star terrace on the top floor, where you can enjoy the snow in winter and the stars in summer, enjoying the double gifts of the ancient city and snow mountain.
**Cultural healing, immersive experience**
The hotel delves deep into local culture and launches a series of customized activities: learn ancient pictographic writing from Dongba inheritors, participate in Naxi ethnic bonfire parties in the courtyard, or book a private guide to visit the hidden villages at the foot of the snow capped mountains. The butler team thoughtfully planned the "light hiking+wild luxury afternoon tea" route, taking guests through snow capped mountains and meadows to taste the natural wilderness in an uninhabited area.
Lyon | Hexi · Food and Drink Festival · Snow Mountain Scenic Resort Hotel redefines the dimension of high-end vacation with the cultural thickness of a city and the natural spirituality of a mountain - it does not provide standardized services, only brews Lijiang memories worth cherishing.
"This was easily one of my favourite stays during my trip to Yunnan. The hospitality from the host was superb, and I genuinely felt welcomed throughout my stay. The level of service was one of the things that really stood out to me.
The location is also very convenient. It is situated between several places I wanted to visit, including Lijiang Ancient Town, Heilongtan Park and Elephant Mountain, with shopping malls also nearby. This made it easy to explore the area without spending too much time walking between different attractions.
The homestay itself felt more like a hotel than a typical homestay. The property is relatively new, modern, and very well maintained. Everything felt clean and thoughtfully looked after, which made the stay very comfortable.
The only thing to be aware of is the access road. The property is located in a small alley, so larger vehicles such as minibuses cannot enter directly. If you are travelling with a larger group or have a lot of luggage, you may need to walk a short distance from the main road. However, I actually found the location in the alley to be an advantage because it kept the property away from the noise of city traffic.
Overall, this was an excellent stay and one I would happily recommend. Great hospitality, a convenient location, a well-maintained property, and a peaceful environment made this one of the highlights of my accommodation experience in Yunnan."