The name can fool you - named after the Linden family. But it is a great hotel designed from a large private residence at the edge of beautiful fields and a very short walk to the old town of Xizhou which is a wonderful and non-commercialized little village. The rooms are beautiful and modern. The staff, which includes a few... More

Thank you to the Linden family, and the community of people working for the Linden Centre - for it is YOU that make this lovely place so special. Yes, there are many other treats in store if you stay here: the courtyard home steeped in history; the beautiful antiques all around; the peaceful terrace overlooking the mountains and green fields;... More

If you want to experience China outside the cities complete with an amazing staff, an outstanding historical landmark hotel, nestled in one of the most beautiful areas of Yunnan Province do not hesitate to stay with the Lindens. You will not regret it.

Just returned from 3 weeks in Yunnan, 4 nights of which were spent at the Linden Center. Beautiful location in the midst of green fields of garlic scapes and beans on the outskirts of (mercifully) non-commercialized Xizhou Town, mountain range to the west and lovely Erhai Lake to the east. Traditional Chinese 3-courtyard mansion built in the late forties. Beautiful... More

We stayed in the Linden Centre for 3 days at the beginning of April. This place is not only a beautiful hotel but provides a unique experience. The owners, both Americans btw, have managed to become an active part of the local village community and let their guests participate in it. This way, the traveler has a chance to dive... More

The Linden Centre is a wonderful experience - part hotel, part cultural portal, part home away from home. It is perfect for families, couple and for solo travelers. Exceptional accommodations combined with excellent food and an endless set of opportunities to explore China and Chinese culture from cooking classes, to Chinese painting, customized hikes, biking, tours of the town, trips... More

My daughter and I stayed at the centre during our 10 days trip in Yunnan, China last week. We had a wonderful time in Xizhou area. The Xizhou morning market, cheese and rice noodle making, biking to the Erhai lake, weishan ancient town, and weishan daoism mountain, they were all great activities for me and my teenage daughter. Our room... More

The Linden's have fashioned an incredible experience in China. Everything about the place is so correct, and so comfortable. The staff are particularly welcoming and proud to share their experiences and love of China, and their enthusiasm for the way this former merchant's house has been so beautifully restored. The highlight was waking early and seeing the full moon still... More

I traveled with a group of 20 and Linden Centre accommodated us very well. The staff here were very helpful and friendly. The rooms and yards are tastefully organized and decorated. Food was simple but delicious. I experienced here the excitement of discovering authentic Bai ethnic architecture and the comfort and ease of real hotel amenities. One of the things... More