The Linden Centre is an American-owned, award-winning boutique hotel offering the intrepid traveler a true immersion into authentic China. Guests reside in an expansive and luxurious courtyard home in Xizhou, a pristine village in Southwest China’s Yunnan Province. In the foothills of the Himalayas, guests enjoy a year-round spring climate and direct access to rich, undisturbed cultures in a true melting pot of the region. The facility is a nationally protected heritage site that has been restored to its former dynastic elegance, here guests have an avenue for cultural immersion and exchange with each other and the local community. The Linden Centre has expanded to three sites in Xizhou and has a total of 30 guest rooms, a library, mahjongg room, TV room, fitness center, children's room, bakery, kitchens (some for cooking classes), offices and conference rooms to accommodate business trips, staff retreats, students, and travelers seeking comfort and discovery.