Banyan Group has opened Banyan Tree Mount Emei, a resort in the foothills of Mount Emei that serves as a gateway to the Mount Emei Scenic Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its cultural and natural significance. The opening expands the presence of the company’s flagship Banyan Tree brand in China.
The resort comprises 130 rooms and villas across six categories, each with a private outdoor hot spring pool. Mountain View Rooms overlook seasonal scenery, Garden Villas open onto private gardens and one- and two-bedroom Lakeside Villas feature landscaped courtyards beside the water. The 320-square-metre Presidential Villa includes a private garden of similar size and a terrace overlooking the forest and stream.
The design draws on traditional courtyard homes of western Sichuan and follows the natural contours of a forested valley. During development, seven century-old camphor trees and all existing trees with a trunk diameter greater than 10 centimetres were retained in their original locations.
“Mount Emei holds a distinctive place in China’s cultural and natural heritage,” said Philip Ding, senior vice president, head of hotel operations ofNortheast Asia and Business Development, China, Banyan Group. “As one of China’s Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains, it brings together centuries of tradition and exceptional ecological value. 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.”
Dining options include Jiayao Chinese Restaurant, serving Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine, and Mingyue All-Day Dining, offering Chinese and international fare. The resort also offers more than 1,200 square metres of event space, including the 500-square-metre Xiangzhang Ballroom.
Banyan Tree Mount Emei is five minutes from Emeishan High-Speed Railway Station and about two minutes from the entrance to the Mount Emei Scenic Area. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is approximately two hours away by car and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is around two hours and 15 minutes away.