A retreat set across two century-old Naxi farmyards just off Shuhe old town square, outside Lijiang. The timber and stone have been restored rather than replaced — dark carved-lattice galleries and tiled eaves over whitewashed walls, opening onto planted garden courtyards. Rooms give onto their own deck terraces among the shrubs, and a glass-walled lounge looks straight into the gardens.
Highlights
- Set across two century-old Naxi farmyards, just off Shuhe old town square outside Lijiang
- Old timber and stone restored rather than replaced — dark carved-lattice galleries and tiled Naxi eaves over whitewashed walls
- Planted garden courtyards at the centre of both farmyards, quiet and green
- Rooms open onto their own private deck terraces set among the garden shrubs
- A glass-walled lounge that looks straight into the gardens
- Off the square in one of Lijiang's calmer old towns — the character of Shuhe without the busiest crowds
Inside The Bivou
Staying at The Bivou
01 Where is The Bivou and how do I get there?
It sits across two century-old Naxi farmyards just off Shuhe old town square, outside Lijiang in northwest Yunnan. Shuhe is one of the quieter old towns near Lijiang, so you're a short walk from its main square yet tucked into the calmer edges — easy to reach as part of a wider Lijiang stay.
02 What's it like inside?
It's a retreat where the old timber and stone have been restored rather than replaced — dark carved-lattice galleries and tiled Naxi eaves over whitewashed walls, opening onto planted garden courtyards. Rooms give onto their own deck terraces among the shrubs, and a glass-walled lounge looks straight into the gardens.
03 Who is this stay best for?
It suits travellers who want the character of an old Naxi farmhouse with room to slow down — the garden courtyards, private deck terraces and small scale make it calm and quiet. It's a good fit for couples or anyone who'd rather stay just off Shuhe square than in the busiest heart of Lijiang.
