This is one of the few luxury hotels in Lijiang. The Banyan Tree Hotel Lijiang has many private gardens surrounding the buildings, making this truly a resort atmosphere. Shopping and dining establishments are within a short drive from the hotel. The airport is an hour away from the Banyan Tree Hotel Lijiang. The rail station can be reached in forty five minutes by car or taxi.

There are 122 standard rooms, deluxe rooms and villas available in the Banyan Tree Hotel Lijiang. Each room has a minibar, private bathroom, air conditioning, satellite TV, IDD telephone, safe, hair dryer and coffee maker. Villas have their own pool and living room furniture. Room and laundry service are available.

The Banyan Tree Hotel Lijiang has many deluxe amenities for guests, including a tea house, beauty salon, fitness center and a lounge. There are several restaurants and bars that serve Chinese and Western styled dishes. A conference room with state of the art AV equipment can hold up to 60 people. A business center can copy, fax, translate and email documents.