The Bivou Lijiang

Staying here is akin to basking in warm sunshine in the cold winter. From the moment we stepped into the grounds, the warm welcome and sincerity of staff members such as May, Daisy, Dada and Qing are keenly felt. The close proximity of the clean and well-maintained Bivou to quaint shops and flowing streams and ponds allowed us to maximise our time where we enjoyed tasty and unique Yunnan cuisine, culture and places of scenic beauty. The well-designed Bivou included an organic herb and vegetable grounds and the engaging in-house tours and activities such as nature journalling are very educational. The hotel and its practices are an eco-haven and it is wonderful to be surrounded by luscious sprawling nature. The food at Bivou cafe is wholesome and served with much dedication and care. We enjoyed our stay and the company of “Heimi”cat, “Corny” sheep, a goat and dogs that visited us. We will recommend The Bivou as our preferred hotel in Shuhe, Lijiang.

First impressions upon stepping into the hotel - like a little piece of home away from home. The warm hospitality, the cosy atmosphere all contributes to this sense of comfort. There is no reception, you come in and sit at a long table where they offer you fruits, drinks and cake, much like entering into a home of a friend rather than a hotel. We love the rooms, which were bright, modern and clean. There is clever placement of multiple charging points next to the beds on both sides, which really feels intuitive. Love the heated bathroom floors and generous space as well. Plus point: They also serve excellent wines which you have to try. Our stay was too short and I definitely look forward to coming back again!

We stayed at Bivou for 3 nights. May and Hwee Ling did a superb job hosting us and our needs were all well considered and taken care of. We felt really welcomed during our stay at Bivou. Shuttle service from the train station to Bivou was kindly arranged for us. Breakfast provided has a great variety and the food offered by Bivou was delicious too. Strongly recommend!