Hotel Indigo DIQING MOONLIGHT CITY by IHG

The hotel service was excellent; they contacted me in advance to confirm my needs. When I suddenly experienced altitude sickness at night, they quickly called to check on me and arranged for staff to bring an oxygen tank. The breakfast was plentiful, and I highly recommend the Chinese lunch and dinner at the restaurant. I originally planned to eat out in the Old Town, but ended up having several meals at the hotel. The hotel also has an amazing view overlooking the Old Town!

The room was clean and tidy, and the balcony offered a beautiful view of the Old Town. The restaurant served delicious food, and Emma was incredibly friendly. They even gave us a Vajra knot when we checked out. We'll definitely be back!

Indigo Hotel in Diqing Moonlight City: Li Xian's Choice Is Always Right I've found my hotel of the year, the Indigo Hotel in Diqing Moonlight City, also favored by Li Xian. Location: It's located both within the ancient city and on a mountain. When I arrived in Shangri-La at night, riding the shuttle bus and overlooking the entire ancient city from a 3300-meter-high hillside, I felt pure bliss. In one day, you can witness the ancient city's 'three-piece suite' – from morning mist to clear blue skies to sunset – truly a 10/10 experience. Hotel Common Areas & Rooms: White, yellow, ******* style. The rooms are situated in villas scattered across the hillside. There's an observation tower you can access via an elevator. I stayed in Building No. 7, which had a beautiful tree by the entrance – another 10/10. Breakfast: High quality and featuring ******* elements. A wide variety of butter teas, freshly baked flower cakes, and delicious Roujiamo (Chinese hamburger). I'd rate it 9/10. Service: The front desk staff are all genuinely kind young women who are always willing to help. I even bought a small horse figurine made by a local ******* for only 50 yuan! The restaurant manager, upon hearing I was going to Yubeng, personally came to advise me on what food to pack for breakfast – a solid 9/10. Travel Photography: The travel photographer has a strong artistic vision. Even for just a few photos, he takes the time for post-production to create various styles of work, and he's very meticulous about finding the right light during the shoot – 9/10. I am incredibly satisfied with this hotel. Compared to my other option at the time, Songtsam Linka Shangri-La (I saw a post on Xiaohongshu recommending Indigo over it), although Songtsam also has its own unique style, I definitely made the right choice.

I've stayed at the Indigo Moonlight City multiple times over the past few years, and I'm always impressed by its perfect facilities and breathtaking views of the ancient city. Although a minor booking hiccup and the restaurant's disappointing service affected my mood this time, the timely follow-up and proactive resolution by Guest Relations Manager Emma Daisy still make me confident in choosing and recommending Indigo Moonlight City again in the future.

1. This was my first time staying at a Songtsam property, and the hotel's butler, a young lady named Drolma Yangzom, provided exceptionally thoughtful and attentive service. She helped me buy eye drops and even arranged for a driver to take me to the Songzanlin Monastery morning mist viewing platform at 6 AM, even though it was quite late when I asked. 2. The hotel itself has a wonderful ******* style, and the complimentary guided tour of Songzanlin Monastery by our butler, Lhorong Kai, was also excellent. 3. The dining, however, was a bit lacking. The taste wasn't particularly good, and the food was quite oily.

The views and service were absolutely fantastic. The room had heating and oxygen supply, and the staff were incredibly welcoming. The breakfast offered a great selection, including local specialties.

Huge thanks to the hotel staff for their thoughtful and attentive service. I chose a king room with a balcony, offering stunning views of the ancient town and distant snow-capped mountains. The balcony was incredibly spacious, and relaxing on the sofa there with the hotel's tea was pure bliss. The welcome fruit tea in the lobby changed daily, which was a lovely touch for travelers. The in-room diffused oxygen supply was ample, and the underfloor heating worked perfectly. I had been a bit worried after seeing some reviews mention issues with the oxygen, but found the setup to be more than adequate. Although the hotel is on a hillside, it's a convenient walk to the ancient town. The children's activities in the lobby were also unique, offering Tibetan-style pattern coloring and sachet making. I'll definitely choose Indigo again on my next trip to Shangri-La.

Probably the best view in the old town! Sitting quietly on the balcony, gazing at the ancient city, the sky, and the snow-capped mountains in the distance. I even snapped a photo from the same spot my brother did! The breakfast spread was great with lots of variety, and the dinner set meal we got as a group deal was very generous – more than enough for two adults and a child. We left feeling completely stuffed!