We stayed in Lijiang for 3 nights and found the hotel to be extremely conveniently located. The staff were very friendly. When they discovered I had a feather-allergy, they replaced my bedding immediately. They were always very helpful in terms of providing cutlery and other assistance needed for the room. They were also able to arrange for a reliable driver... more

This is a great choice for Lijiang, providing a quiet location, the charm of an older Chinese building, and a base to roam around the old town. We had previously stayed in a more comfortable five star hotel in the new town, and found this a much better choice (although not without its drawbacks). But only if you can get... more

we stayed at new zen garden. its exellent family atmosphere hotel. friendly staff. there is internet connection at hotel , you always get a cup of green tea when you sit at the computer. breakfast is good, with a choice of fresh fruits. there is good life chinese traditional music in the afternoon. loaction i s right in old town.... more

We stayed in this Hotel in April 2008 and it is definitely a place I would recommend. I liked the old style look of this hotel and on arrival, we were given Chinese tea and home made biscuits. We sat and ate and drank on the small terrace outside our room whilst taking in the stunning views over old LiJiang.... more

We decided on Zen Garden after reading the recommendations on Tripadvisor and booked a 3 nite stay at the hotel. The staff was friendly, the rooms clean (altho a bit small), and the location was excellent as it was tucked away in a back alley within the old town. The quaint shops were just a step away. Unfortunately I fell... more

We stayed a bit after the national holiday for 6 nights at the Zen Garden hotel. We stayed at the less expensive section (not the Lion Hill). LOCATION: bettter than Lion Hill (which is not far from the center but you have to climb all the way up every time). Just in the center of the old town, 20 meters... more

We chose this hotel due to the reviews on tripadvisor and stayed for 2 nights. Our overall experience was good, the hotel is really clean and the staff were very helpful and friendly. I personally love the look of the hotel. A couple of things to take note of: - There were indeed lots of huge mosquitoes but their reaction... more

While it is certainly more expensive than the other Zen Garden location (US$143/night), the Lion Hill site is truly wonderful. As soon as we stepped into the courtyard, we knew we were in a very special place. It is superbly designed to take advantage of the hillside, with water running and falling into a lovely pond with bright fish. Our... more

My wife and I spent 2 weeks in China right after the Olympic Games. Stayed at Zen Garden for 3 days while visiting Lijiang. We enjoyed this hotel very much. That's why I decided to write this review since I rarely write any review unless I'm truly impressed or deeply disappointed. To start with, we would recommend contacting the hotel... more