Lijiang

With a hard-to-beat location, the Pullman Lijiang Resort offers views of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain so beautiful that is has a dedicated viewing area. — Fodor's

This amiable hostel at the quieter eastern end of Wuyi Jie has some of the best dorms in town: large with en-suite bathrooms and big lockers, as well as clean private rooms with shared balconies. — Lonely Planet

Although calling it a"resort" may be a bit misleading, the New Huifeng offers plenty of peace and quiet. — Fodor's

A lovingly restored boutique inn with classic decor that befits this World Heritage city. — Lonely Planet

This is the place to be when you seek peace, harmony and stress-free vacationing. — Gayot

The spacious balconies, in particular, make the most of its dramatic setting of snow-capped mountains, mirror-flat lake, green fields and pine forests. — Wallpaper

Big and busy hostel popular with Chinese travellers. — Lonely Planet

A serene, hushed establishment... The furniture and design in the communal areas is tremendous, even if the rooms themselves are a little more functional than their price suggests. — Lonely Planet

With each room uniquely decorated to represent one of Yunnan's many different ethnic minorities, the Huifeng Inn is one of the most remarkable hotels in Lijiang. — Fodor's

One of the country's first "green" resorts, Wenhai Ecolodge is in the mountain valley that is home to Lake Wenhai, a seasonal lake that appears between July and March. — Fodor's

This boutique hotel on a quiet side street in Shuhe offers nice rooms similar to the ones found elsewhere in the area, though each has its own unique touch. — Fodor's

The main Mama Naxi guesthouse is set around a courtyard. The dorms are a little cramped, but the doubles are clean and decent value. It's a good place to meet other travellers for treks and tours. — Lonely Planet

One of two YHA-affiliated places in town, set inside another old courtyard home; rooms are bare but clean, and there’s a large atrium area for socializing. — Rough Guide

Located at the heart of the old town, with all the information you could ever need about the area; there’s a wide range of rooms, though it’s a little pricier than its competitors. — Rough Guide

The four-star Grand Lijiang is a modern, well-equipped hotel with fine views across to the mountains and the Old Town plus a pleasant ­restaurant beside the stream. — Insight Guides

Tucked below the majestic Snow Mountain, Tsingpu Baisha Retreat hotel combines the best of nature and culture. — Mr & Mrs Smith

This large, modern five star hotel boasts rooms with views across the old city and the surrounding countryside... The hotel notably provides disabled access and non-smoking rooms with humidifiers. — DK Eyewitness