A couple of months ago we booked via Internet the Zen Garden Hotel (Wuyi Yard), thanks to the many excellent recommendations made by others on the Tripadvisor website. However, to our big and very unpleasant surprise, our airport pick-up brought us to the Zen Garden Lion Hill hotel, at the outskirt of the old city and on top of a... more

Zen Garden is an oasis in LiJiang, a charming town, but one that can get a bit overwhelming with its numerous tourists. Off a side street in the old town, quiet, and tranquil, the hotel is beautifully decorated and the staff are courteous and attentive. The hotel would be better described as a "boutique hotel," one that exudes charm and... more

This is a very charming B&B/inn with a lot of character. We stayed here for almost a week recently. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. To start with, the staff here couldn't be more kind and helpful. They go out of their ways to attend to the guests' needs. The public area is beautifully and tastefully decorated. The rooms are well appointed... more

Our travel agent booked us into this horrible place claiming it was a four star hotel. At best, it is a moderately charming little inn. We arrived exhausted and my husband was sick and we were put in a room with no windows (it was very hot) and the hotel doesn't have A/C or even fans. The room was so... more

We recently spent 2 nights at the Zen Garden Hotel (and then 2 nights at the Banyan Tree Lijiang -- see accompanying review). I really cannot complain about the ZGH. Location is great, right in the old town of Lijiang but not near any noisy bars. Staff are courteous and speak very good English. Breakfast is good and plentiful. The... more

We stayed in Lijiang for 3 nights and found the hotel to be extremely conveniently located. The staff were very friendly. When they discovered I had a feather-allergy, they replaced my bedding immediately. They were always very helpful in terms of providing cutlery and other assistance needed for the room. They were also able to arrange for a reliable driver... more

This is a great choice for Lijiang, providing a quiet location, the charm of an older Chinese building, and a base to roam around the old town. We had previously stayed in a more comfortable five star hotel in the new town, and found this a much better choice (although not without its drawbacks). But only if you can get... more

we stayed at new zen garden. its exellent family atmosphere hotel. friendly staff. there is internet connection at hotel , you always get a cup of green tea when you sit at the computer. breakfast is good, with a choice of fresh fruits. there is good life chinese traditional music in the afternoon. loaction i s right in old town.... more

We stayed in this Hotel in April 2008 and it is definitely a place I would recommend. I liked the old style look of this hotel and on arrival, we were given Chinese tea and home made biscuits. We sat and ate and drank on the small terrace outside our room whilst taking in the stunning views over old LiJiang.... more