The ceiling of Lijiang hotels! If you don’t stay here, who will?

Before coming to Lijiang, I kept seeing others chasing the sunrise over the Golden Summit, but it wasn’t until I stayed at Diancha Li that I realized there’s no need to get up early and rush around—you can encounter this visual feast right from your room. Opening the room’s viewing window, the distant snow-capped mountains are slowly gilded by the morning light. Amid the rolling sea of clouds, the golden light gradually spreads over the peaks. The breathtaking beauty makes you hold your breath, wanting to quietly freeze this moment in time. Even more surprising is the hotel’s Song Dynasty tea whisking experience. The tea artist is gentle and patient, slowing down every step to explain carefully. She teaches you hand-in-hand how to control the tea whisk’s strength and tells you how to create delicate, dense tea foam. Even someone like me, clumsy with my hands, can draw beautiful patterns in the tea cup under her guidance. The aroma of tea rises gently, mingling with the crisp mountain air outside the window. At this moment, there’s no rush to travel—only sunshine, snow mountains, tea fragrance, and just the right amount of tenderness. The days at Diancha Li blend the poetry and romance of Lijiang into every meal and every morning and evening. Next time I come to Lijiang, I’ll definitely stay at this hidden gem of a hotel where you can watch the sunrise over the Golden Summit and experience the tea whisking ceremony!