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The Bivou Lijiang

★★★★★ 16 Zhonghe Cun, Shuhe Old Town, Old Town District, Lijiang, CN

9.7 guest rating· 113 reviews

The five stars

The Bivou Lijiang holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Room service, Terrace, Spa/wellness center, Sun terrace and Concierge service.

Guests score it 9.7/10 across 113 reviews.

About this hotel

Unique Blend of Local and Modern Styles

Located just a short stroll from Shuhe Ancient Town, The Bivou offers a unique blend of local charm and modern comfort. Each room features a flat screen TV, heater, insulation, soundproofing, and electric blankets, ensuring a cozy stay.

Exciting Activities and Amenities

Guests can enjoy a range of activities, from horse riding to relaxing massages. Families will love the kids’ club and barbecue facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and the on-site restaurant, Bivybistro, offers delicious light meals and refreshments.

Relaxing Garden and Convenient Services

Unwind in the garden or on the terrace, or take advantage of the meeting facilities and ticketing services. With a shared lounge and various outdoor activities like cycling and hiking, The Bivou has something for everyone.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and adventure at The Bivou - book your stay now!

Rooms & rates

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Farm Yard Junior Suite

Sleeps 4 · 60 m² · Sofa bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette

Spacious room with a small kitchenette, sunken sofa lounge area and designer showers looking out to lush greenery, great for 3 adults or families with 1-2 children. Room is equipped with a DVD player, space heaters, insulation, space for yoga and electric blankets. Sofa bed can be converted comfortably into a 1.4-yard double bed.

Garden Yard Suite

Sleeps 3 · 48 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Sofa bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

This suite offers a view of garden, a sofa sitting area, a designer bathroom with stone bathtub, and complimentary use of reading and yoga attic lounge with mountain view. Room is equipped with a DVD player, space heaters, insulation and electric blankets.

Garden Yard Deluxe Double Room

Sleeps 2 · Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>Overlooking the garden</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Cable channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), room service (limited hours), and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Farm Yard Family Suite

Sleeps 4 · 2× Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>2 Double Beds</strong></p><p>Overlooking the courtyard</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Cable channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Farm Yard Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 30 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

This unique designer room features a sunken rock shower and a window seat overlooking the village farm. Room is equipped with floor heating, insulation and electric blankets.

Garden Yard Deluxe Room

Sleeps 3 · 40 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Sofa bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Spacious second floor room offering great privacy and occasional views of the snow mountain. This room features a sofa seating area, and is equipped with floor heating, insulation and electric blankets.

Garden Yard Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 30 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

This room features an outdoor sunny porch and seating area facing the garden. Room is equipped with floor heating, insulation and electric blankets.

Farm Yard Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 30 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Located on the secon]nd floor,this room offers great privacy and beautiful views of the farm yard garden, as well as a window seat suitable for quiet reading. Room is equipped with space heaters, insulation and electric blankets.

Farm Yard Deluxe Double Room

Sleeps 3 · 40 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Sofa bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Spacious room features a sofa seating area. Room is equipped with floor heating, insulation and electric blankets and a space for yoga.

Farm Yard Large(Family) Suite

Sleeps 5 · 60 m² · Sofa bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette

Offering one of the best views of the Farm Yard Garden, this spacious suite features a sofa, a swing and a small kitchenette. Room is equipped with a DVD player, space heaters, air conditioner, insulation and electric blankets.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Snack bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet basket
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Tour desk
  • Room service
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  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bike tours
  • Bingo
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Children's playground
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cooking class
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Darts
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Entertainment staff
  • Evening entertainment
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Games room
  • Garden
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Happy hour
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Indoor play area
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Key access
  • Kid meals
  • Kids' club
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Massage services
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Movie nights
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Pub crawls
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Terrace
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Wine/champagne
  • Yoga classes

Location

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16 Zhonghe Cun, Shuhe Old Town, Old Town District, Lijiang, CN

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
until 12:00 PM

What guests say9.7113 reviews

+ Exceptional service+ Beautiful location+ Well-maintained rooms+ Quality amenitiesLimited English by some staffMobility issues in old town terrain
Cleanliness9.5
Service10.0
Location10.0
Room Quality9.5
Amenities9.5
Value for Money9.5

Guest review

7.0

The location is excellent — a lush garden in front, and a lake and mountain view in the back. The facility is well-appointed with tasteful design. Having English-speaking staff is a real advantage, especially rare for non-Chinese guests in this area, and I genuinely enjoyed this particular part of Lijiang.

The premises are small and narrow, much like the many other guesthouses in the area. It also felt a bit pricey for the quality of the facility — the bed, for instance, was disappointing.

Eunsu · KR · 2026-07-18

A gem of a place!

10.0

A lovely, restful sanctuary tucked away in a small alley just off the main street. We stayed here at the tail-end of our trip to Yunnan and it was the perfect place to unwind. Kids really enjoyed hunting for 4-5 leaf clovers and watching the resident cats and squirrels. Food was comforting and fresh (loved the homemade banana bread) and the staff was brilliant, from the initial online communication and all the way to the minute we farewelled them.

Wong · HK · 2026-07-03

Comfortable hotel in a great location

9.0

Great location within Shuhe Old Town. Comfortable room - the two double beds could sleep four people comfortably but there's also a sofa bed if you need more space. Ample charging points and places to put stuff in the very spacious bathroom. Nice additional touches by the host - lip balm and Singapore Kaya (a coconut egg jam). Staff also speak English.

Nothing not to like 😊

Denise · SG · 2026-06-07

Very pleasant stay, a little home abroad.

10.0

A great place, located in a quiet and peaceful area in Shuhe ancient town. It occupies a historic property comprised of beautifully renovated, authentic houses. The staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive, especially to children, who can pet the cat, read the available children's books, or watch a children's DVD in the mezzanine near the entrance, while the parents can enjoy various varieties of locally brewed beer. We appreciated having our evening meals and relaxing in the hotel dining room after a day of intense sightseeing. We also appreciated the staff's helpfulness upon arrival; they met us at the entrance of the Shuhe ancient town and carried our luggage, as well as their availability very early in the morning the day of our departure. We truly felt at home!

SE · DE · 2026-05-31

Guest review

10.0

Amazing experience in Shuhe village. Very authentic, rooms are very charming and staff extremely helpful.

Julia · CH · 2026-05-28

Guest review

9.0

Very

Pawel · PL · 2026-05-26

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is The Bivou Lijiang really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

Guests are required to show a valid government-issued ID card or passport upon check-in.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 10 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

People 10 years old and over stay for CNY 115 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Parking

Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs CNY 4 per hour.