[2024 Lijiang Stay] Travel Guide for Another residence · island and coffee garden vacation B & B (Updated Nov)
Lashi Lake and the Ancient Tea Horse Road in Lijiang
Lijiang, Yunnan, a place filled with romance and mystery, where every piece of scenery seems to be a masterpiece of nature, leaving visitors enchanted. Among the many attractions in Lijiang, Lashi Lake Scenic Area stands out as a dazzling gem, shining with captivating brilliance.
Lashi Lake, located about 10 kilometers west of Lijiang city in the middle of Lashi Dam, is not only the first nature reserve in Yunnan Province named after a 'wetland,' but also a place full of legendary charm. The name 'Lashi,' derived from ancient Naxi language, means 'new barren dam.' It was once part of the ancient geosyncline in northwest Yunnan and, after billions of years of geological movements, has formed the current highland basin. At the center of this basin lies a clear lake, vast and boundless, with an altitude of 2,437 meters, offering a breathtaking beauty.
In this inland province of Yunnan, such a large lake is affectionately called 'sea' by the locals, hence the name Lashi Lake. It is not only a place of natural beauty but also rich in cultural history. One of the main attractions for visitors here is the horseback riding experience on the Ancient Tea Horse Road. This ancient trade route witnessed the hardships and legends of countless caravans. Today, visitors can retrace this ancient path, riding horses through the mountains and forests, experiencing the culture of the caravans. The rugged mountain roads and the careful steps of the horses make every slip and misstep a thrilling experience, allowing visitors to deeply appreciate the resilience and perseverance of the caravan people.
Besides horseback riding, the unique landscape of Lashi Lake Wetland Park is another highlight. Within the park, large swathes of reeds sway in the wind, aquatic plants grow abundantly, and the vast marshlands create a unique lake and wetland scenery. Here, visitors can fully enjoy the beautiful landscape of lakes and mountains, feeling the magical charm of nature. During the bird-watching season, it becomes an important habitat for many migratory birds, such as black-necked cranes, egrets, and herons, providing a visual and spiritual feast for visitors.
On this beautiful land, there is also a hidden and stylish club—the Youyiju Private Club. Located in the picturesque Shuhe Ancient Town of Lijiang, this club covers a large area and is renovated from three connected Naxi houses. The club is well-equipped, including uniquely designed guest rooms, a self-service kitchen, a restaurant, a tea bar, a book bar, a wine cellar, a spa, and a home theater, providing a comfortable and leisurely space for visitors. Here, visitors can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a rare moment of tranquility and comfort.
Of course, a visit to Lashi Lake Scenic Area would not be complete without experiencing the unique 'lake porridge sharing.' In the lakeside restaurants, visitors can taste delicious porridge made from local specialty ingredients. The host will serve the fragrant porridge in small bowls and hand them out to the visitors one by one. This unique way of sharing porridge not only allows visitors to feel the warmth and simplicity of the locals but also gives them a deeper understanding of Lijiang's food culture.
The Lashi Lake Scenic Area in Lijiang, Yunnan, is a tourist destination that combines natural beauty, cultural history, and leisure experiences. Whether it's appreciating the beautiful lake and wetland scenery, experiencing the ancient Tea Horse Road culture, or tasting the unique lake porridge, visitors can leave with unforgettable memories. The presence of the Youyiju Private Club adds a touch of mystery and style to this beautiful land, attracting countless visitors to explore and experience.
经纬度旅行
A quaint coffee homestay in Shuhe Ancient Town
🏨 Another dwelling island and coffee homestay
📍Detailed address:
No. 23, Dongkang Group 6, Kaiwen Community, Shuhe Ancient Town (center of the ancient town)
🌟Highlight features:
The homestay and coffee shop are connected, so you can drink coffee without leaving the house.
Perhaps because the owner is from Nanjing, the homestay has a bit of a Suzhou garden feel, with many beautiful small courtyards and various tea rooms.
Such a large space only has more than 20 rooms, which seems a bit extravagant for the already saturated ancient town.
❤Recommended reason:
The customer service in charge of the homestay is very enthusiastic, helps carry luggage, recommends food, and also gives a free upgrade to the small suite on the second floor.
The store manager also invited us to have afternoon tea, as well as the plums just picked from their backyard, eating directly, super sweet. Eating, drinking and chatting, you can spend a pleasant afternoon (childcare is available for those with children)
🛏Room facilities:
The homestay completely renovated all rooms in 2019. The decoration after the upgrade is more modern, the room space is also very large, the overall is moderate, matching with the room price.
👍Most recommended:
The coffee shop has become a popular check-in point in the ancient town, probably because of the environment! But it must be said that the taste of coffee is also great, fragrant and strong, recommend the colorful iced latte, not inferior to the boutique coffee in Hong Village! I also want to try the hand-brewed coffee ground from Yunnan small beans.
Every day when the door is opened, it is a breeze, bird song and green plants, and the mood becomes very wonderful, plus lovely people, strongly recommended!
TheYogaEnthusiast
Come to Lijiang, you must stay in a fairyland~
Come to Lijiang, you must stay in a fairyland~
Arrived in Lijiang in the afternoon, went straight to Shuhe Ancient Town, very comfortable and not so commercialized, very comfortable in the off-season~
I've been planning for a long time, and I've checked into Another Home! (Whispering, I feel it's going to be great, I didn't expect it to be so great! All the pictures are from the garden inside the inn
Through the village, to Another Home, it's simply refreshing! The boss has a bit of aesthetic compulsive disorder! Every step is a scene, the light and layout are absolutely amazing!
The little brother upgraded us to a separate courtyard view room, super awesome!
Double breakfast, afternoon tea, self-service fruit, self-service book house! There are also national costumes and cameras for guests to use for free!
I didn't go to the scenic area, just strolled around the garden, sat and drank afternoon tea, very comfortable~ (Very close to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, very convenient)
SerenityHavens
Another Residence Shuhe Lijiang: Stay in a retro homestay with a royal garden atmosphere.
Fall in love with the vacation life in the courtyard of the ancient town
Lijiang has a natural advantage for homestays
Another Residence has increased my love for homestays
Six courtyards, scattered in an orderly manner
Quiet and serene atmosphere
Will make you willing to calm down
To savor the unique atmosphere of this courtyard
Each courtyard is independent
A different view with every step
A clever fusion of Naxi dwellings and gardens
Here you can not only relax and vacation
There is also a large public area
For working, tea tasting, meeting guests, reading, and relaxing
Return to nature and a beautiful life
All can be satisfied here
MALLORY SUTTON
Lijiang Shuhe Forest Coffee Afternoon Tea, full of relaxation.
Spending time with yourself is a gentle little romance
I found my ideal relaxing coffee shop in Lijiang Shuhe
Spend a little money to choose a coffee shop like a forest park
Relax on the weekend
It is really a necessary expense to maintain mental health
This forest coffee shop hidden in the center of Shuhe
As soon as you walk in, your eyes are washed by the large lawn and shade of trees 👀
The coffee shop is very interesting
It is a small grass house built on a big tree
The seats in the coffee shop are scattered under the huge shade of trees
In twos and threes
You won't be disturbed by other guests
Pet friendly
You can bring your little cutie
In the bamboo forest, shade, lawn, and stream
Just take a slow vacation for yourself
Brooks_96-Logan
A must-stay courtyard in Lijiang. Enjoy the slow life here.
The best decision I made in Lijiang was to stay at this guesthouse in Shuhe Ancient Town! My husband and I stayed for three nights in a row! We decided to stay here every time we come to Shuhe!
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The gate looks ordinary, but it's a different world inside! It's like a paradise! They have six courtyards, and the housekeeper will introduce them one by one before check-in! Each courtyard is a beautiful painting🌆
We stayed in a double room this time. The room was large, spacious and bright, and the facilities were complete! Open the door and you are in the picturesque courtyard! It's so cozy!
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‼️You must try their breakfast Yunnan rice noodles, the soup is rich, the rice noodles are smooth, and there are various side dishes. It's a hundred times better than what I ate in the ancient city! And from 13:00 to 18:00, there are free afternoon tea and buffet fruit🍉 in the rest area!
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😲Let me tell you a secret
The public space not only has a laundry room, restaurant, chess and card room, mahjong table, but also a coffee shop, yoga room, kitchen, indoor and outdoor tea rooms and tea tables. It's really my dream house. I don't want to go home anymore!!!
The surrounding area is convenient, it's in Shuhe Ancient Town, very suitable for family trips
James Thackeray
Lijiang's 'Little Chiang Mai' has incredibly beautiful inns
This time, both inns I stayed at in Lijiang were great. This one has a nice environment and really gives off a Little Chiang Mai vibe 🌴
The overall greenery is fantastic, with a courtyard and a small pond 🪷
I booked the Bamboo Window Sunshine Garden View Room, which has a full transparent floor-to-ceiling window. The bamboo forest view outside the courtyard is truly wonderful. In the morning, when you open the window, you see blue skies, white clouds, flowers, and plants. The warm sunshine makes you feel good just by looking out the window.
There is not only an inn here but also a café. The café has two adorable 🐶. Sitting inside for an afternoon, basking in the sun and sipping tea, is so relaxing. The environment is impeccable, and everywhere is as beautiful as a painting.
There is an all-day fruit and snack buffet, so you can grab a bite anytime. It's so convenient.
The inn's service is also very thoughtful. There is a shuttle service to Shuhe Ancient Town, which saves a lot of trouble. It's perfect for lazy people like me.
What surprised me the most was being able to enjoy yoga in the courtyard. Doing yoga in such a beautiful environment makes you feel completely relaxed.
This inn is really good. I highly recommend it to everyone! Go for it!
ShadowSoul_789
Lijiang!!! Stay in a courtyard with the breeze!!!
This time in Lijiang, the homestay I stayed with my sisters was really too lovely 😭, so beautiful that it made me cry~ Each courtyard has its own view, and waking up in the morning to take deep breaths, it feels like the air is filled with a sweet sensation~
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The homestay is located inside Shuhe Ancient Town, but it has a peaceful feeling amidst the hustle and bustle, very suitable for zoning out~ Basking in the sun in the courtyard of the homestay, there's also a café, having afternoon tea here is really cozy.
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The beds in the rooms are so comfortable, soft, I'm usually very picky about beds, but I overslept here 😭. The breakfast is super rich, and the rice noodles are so delicious~
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📍 Lijiang Yiyi Residence·Island and Coffee Garden Resort
DeliciousDelights
Shuhe Ancient Town!! I've stayed in the dreamy little courtyard
This trip to Lijiang was truly a full experience
Climbed the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, wandered through Lijiang Ancient Town
The guesthouse was also chosen to be especially to my liking❤️
Booked at the Yiyi Homestay in Shuhe Ancient Town🍜
I can only say that living here is too blissful～☀️
You can also have afternoon tea in the courtyard area🍰
Spending an afternoon here is so comfortable!!
This lazy and cozy slow life is just materialized～
Convenient transportation makes it easy to go anywhere～
The room's facilities are fully equipped... everything is available📷 The experience and comfort are really top-notch～
It's relatively quiet, very suitable for friends who want to quietly daydream, read books, and drink coffee👭
If you come to Lijiang, you can all come here to experience it～
🏨: Yiyi Homestay in Shuhe Ancient Town of Lijiang
OliviaBell^56
In Lijiang! In Shuhe Ancient Town! Stay in a healing courtyard
This time in Lijiang, I booked a homestay that I'm super satisfied with.
Every corner has a great atmosphere!!
There are green plants and flowers everywhere.
Take great photos! Couldn't stop taking pictures with my bestie.
The homestay is a quaint little courtyard.
Very clean and healing.
The sunlight sprinkling down is so beautiful!!
The room is clean and comfortable to stay in.
The location is great, right in Shuhe Ancient Town.
The host is enthusiastic to pick us up when we arrive at the town~
The homestay also has a hin comfortable cafe.
Staying here for two or three days is just wonderful~
📍Lijiang Yiyiju·Island and Coffee Garden Resort Inn
EpicOdysseys
The joy of this trip is all thanks to Yiyiju
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The greatest pleasure of this trip was provided by the hotel.
The travel guide was really worth it! It was indeed useful.
The hotel in Shuhe Ancient Town is the most comfortable one I have stayed in so far.
The courtyard houses in Yunnan are relaxing and comfortable.
There are cats in the courtyard, watching their lazy demeanor
makes my own pace slow down.
The cherry trees are laden with ripe fruit this season,
bright red and tempting, you can pick them to eat.
The room is fully equipped, very spacious and comfortable.
Sleep until you wake up naturally, then go out to stroll around the ancient town, take photos, and shop🛍️.
In the afternoon, the hotel provides a complimentary afternoon tea for two.
Sit in the courtyard and fully enjoy the afternoon bliss~
Staying here is just too nice!
Yiyiju•Island and Coffee Garden Resort B&B