Name: The Linden Centre Dali
Address: No.5, Chengbei Village, Xizhou, 671004 Dali, China, No.5, Chengbei Village, Xizhou, Yunnan, 671004, China
Rating: 9.7

The Linden Centre Dali

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Property highlights

Breakfast

Exceptional breakfast

Parking

Free parking

Views

View, Mountain view, Inner courtyard view

Free WiFi

Internet services

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Shuttle service

Airport shuttle, Shuttle service

Wellness

Fitness centre

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

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About this property

The Linden Centre is an award-winning boutique hotel offering the intrepid traveler an inspiring exploration into Southwest China. The property, renovated by the Lindens, is one of their attempts to preserve local Bai heritage and introduce curious travelers to a different side of China.The Linden Centre has been consistently ranked as a top Dali hotel, and has gained international recognition for its commitment to cultural sustainability and heritage preservation. Free Wi-Fi access is available. All rooms have an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes. The facilities here are nationally protected heritage sites that have been professionally restored by the Linden team to their former dynastic elegance. There is a designated smoking area for smokers. At The Linden Centre you will find a terrace. You can work out in the fitness centre and participate in an array of activities including billiards and table tennis. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a tour desk and luggage storage. For business travelers, hotel provide free fax and photocopying. Besides, surcharged shuttle service can be reserved in advance. The property offers free parking. Chargeable yoga classes and photography service are provided. There is a restaurant and café on site serving Chinese food with a selection of seasonal delicacies. Chefs can cater to special dietary needs and allergies.

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Room type	Number of guests
Queen Room 1 large double bed
Family Suite Bedroom 1 2 single beds Bedroom 2 1 large double bed
Small Double Room 1 large double bed
Superior Double Room 1 large double bed
Queen Room 1 extra-large double bed
Standard Twin Room 2 single beds
Small Twin Room 2 single beds

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Singapore

“Beautiful place in a traditional Bai courtyard house. The service is impeccable, and the team there is fantastic. Our stay came with a free afternoon tea set and a tour around Xizhou in the morning. Xizhou is also 2km from the shores of Lake...”

Christopher

Australia

“Perfect stay! Staff were incredibly helpful, especially DanDan, who gave us a free market tour and tour of the building- having that time with her meant we learnt so much we wouldn't have otherwise. Breakfast was delicious, as was the welcome...”

Robin

China

“Loved the attention to details, beautiful setting and sense of tranquility within the hotel grounds. The elevated terrace area was ideal to stop and relax and enjoy the scenery.”

Leonard

Singapore

“Clean, rustic and quiet. Staff is very friendly and attended to our needs. Hotel owner is also very friendly. He greeted us in the morning, helped his staff to serve breakfast and chatted with us. The hotel is located in Xizhou ancient town. It’s...”

Pandajoy

China

“早餐非常丰盛，但量真的好大，没吃完，感觉有些浪费，一碗粉可以再少一些；建筑介绍部分特别动人精彩，让人感受到建筑背后的文化和历史”

Lucy

Australia

“The lovely people who work there are always willing to help. They go above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and to enjoy the surrounding environment. They were exceptional in arranging transportation beyond their area.”

Pan

United States

“It was a great experience for me and my family. The location is great, and meeting Brian was the highlight for my kids. It was truly a privilege to be able to step back in time and spent a few nights here.”

Managed by 林登夫妇在开业典礼

Company review score: 9.6Based on 11 reviews from 4 properties

4 managed properties

Company information

My name is Brian Linden and I am a Chicago native who began working in China as a CBS cameraman in 1985. During the two years I was involved in interviews with Chinese leaders. I pursued graduate work at University of Illinois and Stanford and then worked on education projects and investment for international schools and education firms for 15 years before refocusing my passion, time and skills on a project of my own. My wife's name is Jeanee Linden and her love affair with China began with her involvement with the Cameron House community in San Francisco’s China town. She had an early passion for outdoor and community leadership with Cameron House and stood out in her large Cantonese-American family as the only cousin of 35 to invest time in understanding her family’s heritage and language. Jeanee pursued graduate studies at UC San Francisco and a career in nursing before permanently venturing back to China in 2007.

Property information

The award-winning Linden Centre is recommended for guests seeking immersion in Chinese culture. Located in Xizhou, a Bai minority village with thousands of years of history, around 17 km north of Dali’s old town. Situated between the foothills of the towering Cangshan mountains and the boundlessly blue Erhai lake (3km), Xizhou enjoys beautiful scenery and a pleasant spring climate all year round. The Linden Centre is consistently listed as the top hotel in its region and doubles as a model for cultural heritage protection and has received international recognition as a model for sustainable development. The Linden Centre was originally built as a private residence by Yang Pinxiang, a local businessman trading on the Tea-Horse Road in the early 20th century. The site has been carefully restored to its original grandeur, preserving the traditional materials, artwork, and wood carvings and still includes three courtyards and a lush private garden and terrace overlooking rice paddies beyond the Centre’s walls. At The Linden Centre, the magnificent history of Chinese culture is accessible to every guest. We stand apart from other boutique hotels by prioritizing experience over

Neighbourhood information

We are about 5 min. walking distance from the centre of Xizhou town which houses nearly 100 old Bai architecture, is rich in tea horse road culture, and where the local Bai people makes visitors very welcome. Biking from the centre for around 15 min., you will find yourself near the Er’hai lakeside. You can take your time enjoying the beautiful view and also take tons of great photos here. Zhoucheng village, the home of Indigo tie-dye, is about 10 min. drive north from us. Our travel curators can take you to local family workshops to experience the tie-dye making. If you want to go to Dali Ancient town, we could assist in arranging transportation and give you tips on what to visit there. At the end of a long day, you can always return to the peaceful and quiet Xizhou for a good restful night. In addition, the Linden Centre’s concierge is happy to help arrange tours and luggage storage, and our business travelers have free and full use of our front office’s printer and photocopying services. Our concierge can help arrange transportation at a fee upon request, and we offer free parking.

Languages spoken

English,Chinese

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Restaurant

Cuisine
Chinese • Local
Open for
Lunch • Dinner • High tea
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 08:00 to 12:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Extra bed upon request

CNY 260 per child, per night

Cot upon request

Free

3+ years

Extra bed upon request

CNY 260 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a valid government-issued ID card or passport upon check-in.

Please inform The Linden Centre Dali in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.