At 2000 meters above sea level, Banyan Tree Lijiang is located in Yunnan Province, in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, and approximately 40 minutes from Lijiang Airport. To the north of the city is the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, a sanctuary that has protected the ethnic minorities and their unique cultures since ancient times. The Old Town of Lijiang was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. Hotel amenities include the outdoor stage, hiking and horseback riding, Tiger Leaping Gorge treks, library, exercise room, and Banyan Tree Spa's ancient Asian healing and relaxation techniques and European rejuvenation therapies. On-site dining is available at the buffet-style indoor and outdoor cafe, Bai Yun's Chinese banquet, Tea Lounge, and Bar with live music. All villa feature private pools, living areas, bedrooms, heaters, coffee and tea facilities, minibars, DVD players, safes, hairdryers, and TVs. Traces of the Naxi culture can be found in the architecture of the roofs and courtyards.