Golden Dragon's Mountain Glow Inn Chinese Style Courtyard of Lijiang Ancient Town Close to main streets near by Dashiqiao Sifang Street,Big Water Wheels,We offer tickets purchasing services,Free station pick-up for three nights of,Provide nutritious brea
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want a clean, cheap courtyard inn about 10 minutes on foot from Lijiang's Old Town and you value price over extras. If you can spend a few euros more, our Best Value pick scores slightly higher, so compare the two on the day.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This inn suits budget travellers, couples and families who plan to spend their days in the Old Town and want a tidy room to come back to. Guests describe the rooms as spotless, and the score is 9.3 out of 10 from 96 reviews.
It is our Budget pick, at about €29 a night. Family rooms, a garden, a terrace, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning are listed.
Skip it if you want hotel-style facilities such as a gym, a pool or a restaurant; none are listed. Also note that in a city where scores run high, 9.3 placed it last of the 5 hotels we compared.
Location and getting around
The inn is in the Dayan Old Town area. The full address is No. 41, Xingren Upper Section, Wuyi Street, No. 2, Gucheng District, Lijiang, Yunnan, China. The location score is 9.7, the strongest part of its profile.
The Old Town of Lijiang is about 0.8 km away, roughly 10 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Guests describe the setting as central, near the town gate, with scenic mountain views.
No other nearby sights are listed in our data, so check a map for anything further afield.
What guests say
Two things stand out. The location gets praise for being central and close to the town gate, with mountain views. Cleanliness gets praise too: guests call the rooms spotless, tidy and hygienic.
Our data shows no recurring complaints. That does not mean there are none, so skim a few recent reviews for comments on noise, heating and room size before you book.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
The reference price was €28.54 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. The sample median was €67.39, so this was 58% below the typical rate. It is not a live quote; check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Yiyuan Snow Mountain View Historical Naxi House - Lijiang Old Town Mufu Branch - English service and tour arrangement, was €32.25 a night with a score of 9.6 and 3 stars. Our Luxury pick, The Panorama Designer Villa & Cafe - Chinese Naxi Style Courtyard - Complimentary Airport Pick-up for 3 Nights & Tailor-Made Tours, was €81.06 with a score of 9.7 and 5 stars.
The gap to the Best Value pick is only about €3.71 a night, for a score 0.3 points higher. If that small difference matters to you, compare both. An Asian breakfast is listed here, but whether it is in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 5 eligible hotels in Lijiang. This one had the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice was set aside, which is how our Budget pick is chosen.
It keeps a 9.3 score and a 9.7 location score at that price, which is a strong combination for a budget stay.
Before you book
The property's full listed name is Golden Dragon's Mountain Glow Inn Chinese Style Courtyard of Lijiang Ancient Town Close to main streets near by Dashiqiao Sifang Street,Big Water Wheels,We offer tickets purchasing services,Free station pick-up for three nights of,Provide nutritious brea. The ticket services and station pick-up in that name are not confirmed in the facilities data, so ask the inn directly if you want them.
Check whether breakfast is included in your rate.
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the room description and cancellation policy before paying.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Golden Dragon's Mountain Glow Inn from Lijiang Old Town?
About 0.8 km, roughly 10 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Guests say it is near the town gate.
Does the inn offer free station pick-up?
The listing name mentions free station pick-up for three nights, but this is not confirmed in the facilities data. Ask the inn before you rely on it.
Is breakfast included?
An Asian breakfast is listed. Inclusion in your rate is not confirmed, so check the rate details.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price was €28.54 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.
Our other two picks in Lijiang
- Yiyuan Snow Mountain View Historical Naxi House - Lijiang Old Town Mufu Branch - English service and tour arrangement · Best Value · 9.6/10 · €32
- The Panorama Designer Villa & Cafe - Chinese Naxi Style Courtyard - Complimentary Airport Pick-up for 3 Nights & Tailor-Made Tours · Luxury · 9.7/10 · €81
- See all three picks in Lijiang →