Songtsam Lijiang Lodge Greater China
Songtsam Lijiang Lodge
Group 4, Ciman, Huangshan Folk Culture Village, Lijiang, Yunnan
www.songtsam.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Songtsam Hotels Resorts & Tours
Shareholders
Privately Owned
Date of Creation
June 1st, 2017
Hotel General Manager
Ms. Zhiou, Zhu
Hotel Positioning
5-star Luxury
Development Strategy
Songtsam, led by hotelier Baima Duoji, is a hospitality brand offering guests sophisticated elegance, refined design, discreet and attentive service in places of unique beauty and cultural interest. Based on the operation of hotels and the development of customized travel routes in Yunnan province and Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), China, Baima Duoji has taken « pursuing the source of happiness » as the core value of Songtsam, continuously exploring and sincerely preserving the essence of Tibetan culture whilst promoting the economic development, environmental conservation, community co-prosperity as well as sustainability of Yunnan and Tibet for more than 20 years.
Songtsam Lijiang Lodge
History & Story
Songtsam, led by hotelier Baima Duoji, is a hospitality brand offering guests sophisticated elegance, refined design, discreet and attentive service in places of unique beauty and cultural interest. Based on the operation of hotels and the development of customized travel routes in Yunnan province and Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), China, Baima Duoji has taken « pursuing the source of happiness » as the core value of Songtsam, continuously exploring and sincerely preserving the essence of Tibetan culture whilst promoting the economic development, environmental conservation, community co-prosperity as well as sustainability of Yunnan and Tibet for more than 20 years.
Date Renewal
Oct 2021
Date added extensions
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Main Strengths, Special Touch
1) Architecture:The hotel’s design is grand in appearance and has an interior layout in the style of a Nashi courtyard that is decorated with exquisite Hui-style stone sculptures.
2) Interior design:The interior style borders on the local culture, Tibetan carpet matches with traditional Chinese paintings, and the six windows of Nashi are set off to create a transparent and bright living atmosphere. There are 42 rooms in total
3) Feature: Instead of the touristic and commercialized old town of Lijiang, our retreat is located at a nearby small Nashi-ethnic village named Ciman, where the traditional way of living still thrives. Surrounded by pinewoods and a pear garden, Songtsam Lijiang Lodge offers spectacular views of the old town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and Lashi Lake.The property also exhibits a unique combination of Nashi-Dongba, Chinese-Tang, and Tibetan influenced art.
4) Service: For over 20 years, Songtsam has taken « pursuing the source of happiness » as its core value. During this time the company has been continuously exploring and sincerely preserving the essence of Tibetan culture, whilst also committing to support local communities. Majority of the employees are from the local community. Via the Songtsam platform, Songtsam reveals that the charm of Tibetan culture is to be in harmony with nature and the local people; and when combined with authentic accommodation, warm-hearted service, and unique travel experiences, it will bring you closer to “Shangri-La”.
Location
SongtsamLijiang Lodge is located at a nearby small Nashi-ethnic village named Ciman, where the traditional way of living still thrives.
Key sites/activities in the area
Lijiang was the political, commercial, and cultural centre for the local Naxi people and other ethnic groups for 400 years from the year 658AD to 1107AD. In ancient times, Baisha Old Town used to be the center of silk embroidery in the southwest of China and the most important place along the Ancient Tea Horse Road. Now Lijiang is famous for its UNESCO Heritage Site, the Old Town of Lijiang and is the starting point of the Songtsam Yunnan to Tibet route. Activities includes Wenfeng Temple and Wenbi Mountain Hike, Puji Temple Visit , Outdoor Rock Climbing, Plant Magic, Tiger Leaping Gorge Visit, Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike, Royal Dietary Therapy, Abdominal Cleansing & Longevity Prolongation, Tibetan Meditation, Mindful Yoga & Physiotherapy
Fun Facts
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Children’s Corner
No special space for Children is available.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites: 11 suites
• Number of Luxury rooms: 31 rooms
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 42 rooms
Restaurants & Bars
Songtsam Linka Lijiang dishes are also dominated by Lijiang special hot pot, Naxi traditional dishes and other representative Yunnan dishes. Spring-like Lijiang is rich in resources-wild vegetables and flowers in spring, mushrooms in summer, fruits in autumn which enriches the dining table of Songtsam Linka Lijiang
Wellness
The spa includes four therapy rooms as well as sauna cabins and is elaborately designed for traditional Kum Nye Tibetan massages.
• Fitness center
• Swimming pool
Corporate & Celebration Events
2 Function rooms, 70 m² and 150 m²
Extra Notable Features
Boutique: Handcrafted artisan items handpicked by the Songtsam team are displayed here. Includes antique jewelry, Tibetan carpets, wall tapestries, and ethic home ware, all of which make ideal gifts and unique souvenirs.
Hotel and restaurant Awards
2022 Booking Traveller Review Award by Booking.com
2020 Travelers’ Choice by Tripadvisor
2018 Awarded the « Best Resort Hotel » in 2018 Star List of Travel World
2017 Best Lodge Award by ‘City Travel’
Number of employees
54 Pax