The Bivou Lijiang

A slice of Singapore in Lijiang :) Serene place to relax in especially during this rainy season.

What a wonderful service team they have here. From the moment we arrived, they are waiting to help us with our luggage into the ancient town. They helped organize tours and drivers for our stay. And they also have a wonderful menu of delicious options, not to mention happy hour with a gorgeous selection of wine.The rooms were comfortable with firm beds, and right in the heart of the ancient town. I would have to search hard to find fault. We never had to worry about language issues. 

I stayed at The Bivou in 2021 for the first time and came back years later — it’s still just as lovely. The hotel is well maintained, with genuine service and a warm, helpful staff (even the owner is around and helped with some questions) It’s in a touristy area, but tucked away near a quiet river and park, which makes it feel peaceful. Their restaurant is excellent, and the vegetarian dumplings were delicious. I also appreciated the thoughtful room gifts — I still use the lipstick and loved the scented body cream. I usually like trying new hotels, but this is one I’ll happily return to again.

Friendly service & the location within old town is convenient & an unique experience.

This place is a 10/10 on all fronts- amenities, location, service and experience. From the moment I arrived, this hotel exceeded my expectations. They were quick to come pick me up at the drop off point of the Ancient Town (just a few mins away from the hotel) and helped bring my luggage in. The room is really nice. The attention to detail was impressive and they had everything I needed for a comfortable and luxurious stay. What truly set this place apart was the boss Hwee Ling and the incredible staff. When my 4d3n hiking tour was canceled last minute, they went above and beyond to help me arrange an alternative and make sure I had everything I needed for the trek. Their willingness to assist and the way they took care of me made me feel like a valued friend rather than just a guest. Most impressively, I felt this same level of friendliness with everyone I met in the hotel. I really wanted to extend my stay to experience all the hotel’s activities and also their wine but they were regrettably already fully booked. I’ll definitely be back another time to enjoy all that they have to offer.

The Bivou is located within Shuhe Ancient Town and is a short walk from one of the entrances to the ancient town. We were greeted with the best service by the local staff even before we checked-in. The room was also clean and comfortable. On top of that, the hotel offers a variety of food options and is mostly homemade. Overall, we had an enjoyable and homely stay at The Bivou.