The Bivou (Lijiang) - Hotel reviews, photos, rates

Address: 16 Zhonghe Cun, Shuhe Old Town, Lijiang, China

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Region: China > Yunnan > Lijiang

Amenities:

Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Shuttle Bus service Suites

Hotel Style:

Ranked #7 of 343 hotels in Lijiang

Price range (per night): INR5,853 - 5,962

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Bivouac - an old Swiss word meaning “temporary encampment” – is now used by adventurers to describe an improvised shelter. A bivouac is about simplicity.The Bivou is our version of the bivouac for today’s discerning travelers. It is a bed-and-breakfast built around the notion that modern adventurers have modern needs: comfort, sustainability, authenticity and style. We are uniquely located within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lijiang, just a minute away from the historic village square of ancient Shuhe. Our vision is simple…We are Designed for Adventure ... more less

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JoyinChina

london

1 review

“Home away from Home”

Reviewed 11 May 2013

The Bivou is a real hiddden gem! A boutique hotel in a class of its own! From the moment you enter you feel like you entered your own little palace. The staff make you feel really welcome. They have a lot of amazing ideas from trekking to cycling off the beaten track in the beautiful landscape and other tips to... More

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Lotwell

Reviewer

5 reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

“The bivou at shuhe”

Reviewed 6 May 2013 via mobile

The Bivou must be the best place to stay in Lijiang. Its in shuhe away from the noise of city but has a maze of streets that make for excellent wandering. The staff is incredibly warm and friendly and will go out of their way to help you. Also I cannot forget to mention the breakfasts were some of the... More

Hello Lotwell, thank you for your great review and it was lovely having you around with us! We do indeed appreciate our location - away from the hubbub of Dayan (the "Old City" of Lijiang) but still at the very heart of the even more ancient town of Shuhe (itself within the UNESCO World Heritage designated zone). As you have... More

SoMaSH

Shanghai, China

5 hotel reviews

9 helpful votes

“Super Cute”

Reviewed 28 April 2013 via mobile

Friendly and very warm welcome. Rooms are well equipped and they even provided a baby bed for our Child. Great place to stay a bit away from the very touristic center. There is a menu for warm breakfast but the choice was made for us....

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Dear SoMaSH, thank you for your lovely review. We do indeed pride ourselves in being a family-friendly destination for travelers as we do understand the many challenges faced by many of today's young couples when choosing a place to stay. We've always felt that Lijiang's amazing cultural diversity, natural beauty and varied entertainments give it a broad appeal to all... More

Sonja W

Hong Kong

“A beautiful boutique hotel, a home from home!”

Reviewed 27 April 2013

I stayed at The Bivou during the Easter holidays after seeing the reviews on TripAdvisor. Before arriving I was impressed with the efficiency and helpfulness of Hwee Ling's e mails, in particular, when helping me organise a female guide for my solo TLG hike which I certainly could not have arranged alone from overseas! On arrival we were welcomed and... More

Dear Sonya W, thank you so much for your card! Such lovely gestures by our guests truly make our jobs all the more rewarding and let us know where and what we've done right. As you've mentioned in your review, we do very much see our role as your "family away from home" and strive to give visitors a true... More

MichaelHFreeman

London, United Kingdom

“A great designer adventure lodge”

Reviewed 22 April 2013

I just led a 6-day photography workshop based out of The Bivou, so I'm not unbiased in this review. Nevertheless, it was my first time here, and with the workshops I do, I'm highly critical of comfort, service and so on. When participants are travelling from as far as London, Moscow and Jakarta, everything really does have to be right.... More

Thank you Michael for your encouraging review! Indeed, it has been not only a great pleasure, but a real privilege for us here at The Bivou to have hosted your workshop. Though the role we played was but a supporting one, we were able to learn so much not only about photography, but also the history and culture of the... More

Maggy-bubble

Los Angeles

1 helpful vote

“Hidden Gem”

Reviewed 7 April 2013

We very much enjoyed our stay at The Bivou. I don't think I will enjoy Shuhe / Lijiang as much without The Bivou. The room is clean and comfortable, and the manager Hwee Ling is extremely helpful, she is willing to run the extra mile for any guest. I have stayed at the Bayan Tree, Lijiang 2 years ago, it... More

Dear Maggy-bubble, thank you for your wonderful review about The Bivou! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us, the activities we helped to put together for you, as well as the special breakfast touches that we have come up with for discerning guests such as yourself. We certainly enjoyed having you around too! And when it comes... More

Tanclan1809

Penang Island, Malaysia

“Personal Customised service in Old World Charm”

Reviewed 5 April 2013

The Bivou lives up to all the raves and more. We stayed at the three storey Villa and would have stayed far longer if we could! It was'nt just the rustic, archaic charm of the Shuher old town with its cobbled streets, horse and carriage and natives selling their daily fare. The Bivou is efficiently run with caring attention to... More

Thank you Tanclan1809 for your most encouraging feedback! We would have loved for you to have extended your stay as well! We are glad that the advice we provided you have helped you to enjoy these lovely historic towns we call our home. Equally so, we have enjoyed the conversations we had with your group which has also given us... More

Jack_CCC

Singapore

Senior Contributor

48 reviews

22 hotel reviews

Reviews in 22 cities

31 helpful votes

“Well-run cosy refuge”

The Bivou is located in Suhe town which is about a 15 minutes taxi ride from the main city and about 60 minutes from Lijiang airport. It is a quaint little boutique hotel not visible from the main street of Suhe town. As taxis and mainstream vehicles were not allowed in Suhe town, we alighted at a car park just... More

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Dear Jack_CCC, thank you so much for your recommendation of The Bivou! It is a great source of encouragement to our entire team. Your thoughts about the service you received during your stay are very much taken to heart, and we are grateful that you appreciated our Bivou hospitality and our attempts to speed up the check in process for... More

Shirley A

Singapore, Singapore

“A cosy stay with amazing service! Great combination of luxury and adventure!”

Reviewed 2 April 2013

My family and I just came back from a 6D5N stay in The Bivou, which was situated in ShuHe Old Town. Initially, we thought it was rather far away from the main town area (Dayan Old Town), but we grew to love the location! You would not want to stay in Dayan Old Town because it is very noisy and... More

Benlai87

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

“Gem within a gem”

Reviewed 27 February 2013

Situated in the heart of the gorgeous town of Shuhe in Lijiang, The Bivou was an unforgettable experience that brilliantly married antiquity with modernity. The hotel is born from a refurbished farmhouse and retains every bit of its traditional flavour without sacrificing any luxury. Upon arrival, we were treated to a spectacle of a view, with the snow-capped peaks of... More

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