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5 Must-Stay Yunnan Hotels

Writer's picture: Kina LiKina Li
Jan 173 min read

Updated: Jan 19

Kina January 15, 2025


Being in a beautiful boutique hotel is one of the most essential parts of the journey. We strongly advise guests to choose hotels with comfortable service and tasteful design. Due to the diversity of ethnic cultures, Yunnan has some extraordinary hotels that can bring you unforgettable memories. We offer various accommodation choices, from famous international brands to local boutique resorts.

From the Spring City Kunming to border ancient towns in Dali, Lijiang, Shangrila, and Xishuangbanna, here are our top five picks for Must-Stay hotels in Yunnan.


Kunming Greenlake Hotel

Highlights: One of the best luxury hotels in Kunming, it provides a fantastic location to the cultural center of Kunming.

The window view from hotel's room
Greenlake Hotel was built in 1956. It infuses the local culture and high standard of services in one. It also represents the lifestyle and spiritual core of local people. Greenlake is the most important city park for local people, when you walk around the hotel, you can totally get the feeling of how a day looks like for the people here. （Old Kingdoms Tour)



Songtsam Lodge Bingzhongluo

Highlights: It is one of our favorite Nujiang Boutique hotels in this area. The outdoor swimming pool and viewing deck provide a fantastic view of the Canyon and village.

The field view outside of the hotel
It is located in Nujiang prefecture, the Three Parallel River, the most mysterious World Heritage Site that meets all four criteria in China. Songtsam Lodge Bingzhongluo provides various amenities, such as an outdoor swimming pool, a gym, a library, a local cultural museum, and an elegant dining room. We strongly suggest you try their local fusion dishes made from fresh local ingredients such as truffle, red rice, and organic veggies. （Big Adventure of Three Parallel Rivers)

Shangrila Arro Khampa by Zinc

Highlights: excellent location, renovated from the traditional Tibetan house.

The front yard of Arro Khampa hotel
Cozy, friendly, and tasteful, Arro Khampa by Zinc is located in the center of Shangrila Ancient Town; this hotel has been renovated from an old Tibetan house owned by a local nobleman. Staying here, you can still feel the ancient glorious Tea and Horse Road time. Gorgeous architecture and friendly services make this an ideal Shangrila trip. （Lost Horizon Tour)

Lijiang Jinmao Pureal Mountain

Highlights: the only luxury hotel locates in the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area, the best Snow mountain view

The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain view from the hotel
If you want a fantastic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain view, Jinmao Pureal is your best choice. When you wake up in the morning, you will be amazed by the golden sunlight over the Snow Mountain Peak. This will be a speechless and once-in-a-lifetime experience. This hotel would also be a great choice if you are a stargazer. They provide professional stargazing equipment and activities so you can have a chance to see the magnificent star galaxy on this highland plateau. (Tea and Horse Caravan Road Tour)

Dali Yue Wan Villa Hillside Hotel

Highlights: The best Erhai Sea view and modern architectural design.

The hotel is located in Wenbi Village, known as "Dali Santorini." the unique geographical location makes every room of the hotel enjoy the invincible sea view of the Cangshan and Erhai. The hotel gives full play to the unique natural landscape and bold and forward-looking architectural design advantages of 270 degrees Cangshan and Erhai, combined with extremely elegant and comfortable interior design, making people feel comfortable and pleasant here.（Classic World Heritage of Dali and Lijiang)
The hotel is located in Wenbi Village, known as "Dali Santorini." the unique geographical location makes every room of the hotel enjoy the invincible sea view of the Cangshan and Erhai. The hotel gives full play to the unique natural landscape and bold and forward-looking architectural design advantages of 270 degrees Cangshan and Erhai, combined with extremely elegant and comfortable interior design, making people feel comfortable and pleasant here.（Classic World Heritage of Dali and Lijiang)

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