Lijiang Intercontinental｜A Perfect Encounter of Snow Mountain Views and Ancient Town Charm

📍Prime Location Adjacent to the south gate of Lijiang Ancient Town, the hotel's back door leads directly to the town's alleys, just a 5-minute walk to Sifang Street. The lobby faces the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, offering stunning views of the "Golden Sunrise" on clear days. The garden-style layout seamlessly blends Naxi architecture with natural landscapes. 🛎️Service Experience • Quick-response concierge with attentive luggage handling and town tour services • Front desk efficiency is average, but the Naxi staff's warm smiles are infectious • 24-hour golf cart shuttle service, available even for late-night returns from the town 🛏️Room Review • Room Options: Base rooms start at 55㎡. Recommended: "Deluxe Room" (2nd floor) > "Garden Suite" (1st floor with multiple courtyards but 30% pricier). For families, request "Building 7/8" for quieter, centralized rooms. • Amenities: Byredo Mojave Ghost toiletries (polarizing desert ghost scent), Dyson hairdryer (older model), BOSE speakers, some rooms feature Marshall speakers. • Altitude-Friendly: At 2,400 meters, no altitude sickness risk compared to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain resorts, ideal for elderly and children. 🍽️Dining Highlights • Breakfast: Must-try Lijiang baba and jidou liangfen (chickpea jelly). Fresh juice bar includes Yunnan tamarind juice. • Executive Lounge: Afternoon tea features yak yogurt + rose jam, and hot pot rice noodles during happy hour. • Hidden Perk: First-round mini-bar free (8 soft drinks + 2 beers), replenishable if room isn’t serviced the next day. 📸Photo Guide 1. Lobby Bar "Skyline" Water Terrace: Capture snow mountain reflections before 9 AM without crowds. 2. Room Window Views: Deluxe corner rooms (e.g., 8321) frame both the mountain and courtyard. 3. Garden Area: Shoot with ethnic-style shawls when lanterns light up at dusk for stunning shots. 💡Practical Tips • Off-season (Mar-Apr/Nov) base rooms start at ¥1,500+/night, with reward nights often available. • Airport transfers via hotel Mercedes van (¥280/one-way, pricier but comfier than taxis). • Nearby Activities: 10-minute walk to Zhongyi Market for morning hustle; hotel can book "Impression Lijiang" VIP tickets. ✨Stay Summary "Wake under the snow mountain’s gaze, sleep amid the ancient town’s glow"—here, Intercontinental’s standard service meets the soul of Naxi culture. If there’s a drawback, it’s the slightly thin walls. But when dawn gilds the mountain peaks outside your window, these flaws become reasons to return.