50 Percent Off Rooms at the Newly-Renovated Banyan Tree Lijiang

This just in. Banyan Tree Lijiang-- surrounded by extraordinary snow-capped peaks in China's southern province of Yunnan-- is celebrating its new makeover in a big way. They're doling out promotional rates of 50 percent off for online bookings made between April 8th and 11th for stays until the end of 2009. Experience the cultural and aesthetic marvels of a town named a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Lijiang is a picturesque maze of cobble-stone streets, canals, bridges, and distinctive Naxi architecture. The resort just opened 34 swanky new deluxe and spa suites on its extensive Naxi-styled resort grounds, each with views of towering Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. This is the Banyan Tree Group's flagship resort in China, offering a luxury pool villa experience that's unrivaled in the Yunnan region.