Set within a restored Bai-style courtyard residence in Xizhou, Sky Valley Heritage Boutique Hotel pairs traditional architecture and craftsmanship with contemporary comforts.
With just 16 rooms and suites, the hotel has a distinctly personal atmosphere. Original timber, stone, and traditional walls have been carefully preserved, and interiors are decorated with Bai textiles, carved wooden furniture, calligraphy, ceramics, and local artwork. Some of the larger suites occupy converted traditional houses. Modern bathrooms, air conditioning, and courtyard or garden views bring comfort without losing the character of the original building.
The hotel sits in Xianglong Village, Sili Village, Xizhou Town, a traditional village setting rather than the busier streets of Dali Old Town. Erhai Lake and Cangshan Mountain are around 2km away, Dali Old Town around 19km, and Xizhou's historic Bai residences and courtyard architecture are close by.
The restaurant serves Chinese and local Yunnan cuisine, with Bai dishes among the highlights, and there is also a café, a bar, and tea facilities. A terrace and garden, bicycle rental, complimentary WiFi, parking, and room service are all on hand, and the team can help arrange local excursions.
After a day among Xizhou's Bai courtyards and the shores of Erhai Lake, the hotel's terrace and garden make a quiet place to end the evening.