Thanks to Crystal Liu's recommendation! A dialogue between Naxi courtyards and Jiangnan gardens

Lijiang Naxiya Garden Hotel takes the traditional Naxi courtyard with its "four sides and five courtyards" layout as its framework, incorporating the exquisite touches of Jiangnan gardens. Amidst the white walls and black tiles, the wooden structure of the buildings retains the classic Naxi "three rooms and a screen wall" layout, while the winding corridors and hollowed-out window lattices reveal the graceful style of Suzhou gardens everywhere. Wake up in the morning and push open the window to see koi swimming among the water lily leaves; when night falls, the ghee lamps lit along the waterfront complement the starlight. The public areas display the owner's collection of Dongba paper lamps, handmade bronzeware and other old Naxi objects, each telling a story from the Ancient Tea Horse Road. Stay in the second-floor suite, which has 180-degree floor-to-ceiling windows. On a clear day, you can lie in bed and admire the spectacle of the snow-capped mountains. The rooms are decorated in low-saturation natural wood tones, and the bedding includes pillows filled with buckwheat hulls unique to Lijiang. The bathroom space is particularly stunning: the soaking pool made of volcanic stone faces the courtyard scenery, and the toiletries are contained in handmade Dongba pottery jars. It is worth mentioning that each room is equipped with a tea set. The chef reinterprets wild mushrooms such as matsutake and boletus with plateau ingredients such as salmon and yak meat. Afternoon tea is served with Naxi candied fruit, milk fan and freshly baked buckwheat cakes with Dianhong tea, served on a specially made copper tray. Breakfast includes authentic Lijiang Baba and freshly squeezed yak milk, served with homemade rose jam. The hotel is located at the northern end of Shuhe Ancient Town, away from the hustle and bustle of the main street but still convenient: - Jiuding Dragon Pond (50m): In the early morning, you can see Naxi elders fetching "sacred spring" water for sacrifices - Haligu (300m): A well-preserved native Naxi architectural complex with folk dance activities in the evening - Shuhe Sifang Street (800m): You can find handmade tie-dye and silverware at the open-air market every Saturday - Dayan Ancient City (15-minute drive): It is recommended to go in the evening to avoid the crowds of tour groups