Banyan Tree Mount Emei opens in China's Sichuan Province

• The new property is minutes from the UNESCO world heritage site of Mount Emei Scenic Area

• The resort is family-welcoming with a fun kids' club that embraces nature and the local environment

• There are six room categories and all feature a private outdoor hot spring pool

Banyan Tree Mount Emei has opened in China's Sichuan Province

If you’re looking to explore further afield in mainland China using the high-speed rail network, Banyan Tree Mount Emei in China’s Sichuan Province could be just the ticket.

The brand new property opened this month in the foothills of Mount Emei, one of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains and minutes from the entrance to the Mount Emei Scenic Area, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed for its cultural and natural significance. It's also just minutes from Emeishan High-Speed Railway Station.

The resort is inspired by the traditional courtyard homes of western Sichuan with design and landscaping that draws on the surrounding environment and local culture. During its construction, seven, century-old camphor trees were retained in their original locations and pathways created through the natural bamboo forest terrain. Mature camphor trees frame guest arrival, leading the way to an open-air courtyard inspired by the Chinese architectural principle of ‘four waters returning to the hall’, in which pitched roofs channel rainwater into the central area. 

The resort features rooms and villas across six categories, each offering a private outdoor hot spring pool. Throughout the resort, filtered light, mountain air, the sound of water and views that stretch across the forested slopes create a peaceful setting.

Children are well catered for at the Terra Kids’ Club, which brings together nature, exploration and art through discovery, creativity and play. Further activities at the resort include a bamboo forest trail, a dedicated yoga studio, a fitness centre and floating therapy. The property also offers a curated selection of local crafts and cultural creations supporting local artisans and makers. Guests are invited to try their hand at Emei martial arts, traditional tie-dying and bamboo weaving.

Dining options at Banyan Tree Mount Emei include locally sourced ingredients, regional specialities and Cantonese cuisine at Jiayao Chinese Restaurant, all-day dining at Mingyue, and destination dining around the lake or in the bamboo grove. Afternoon tea is served on board a traditional black-canopy boat.

The Banyan Tree Spa has five private treatment rooms and an Asian and locally-based treatment menu; there’s also a rainforest-inspired hydrothermal experience and a spa café to complement the treatments.

“We look forward to welcoming guests to our mountainside sanctuary as they explore this important destination at an unhurried pace, moving beyond traditional sightseeing to engage more deeply with its landscape, living traditions and natural rhythms,” said Philip Ding, Banyan Group’s senior vice president and head of hotel operations for Northeast Asia.

Banyan Tree Mount Emei is a five-minute drive from Emeishan High-Speed Railway Station. If you’re flying in, the resort is approximately two hours from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and just over two hours from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport.