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Banyan Tree Yangshuo

A tranquil riverside retreat surrounded by Yangshuo's iconic karst mountains, with elegant villas, thoughtful wellness experiences and a strong connection to local culture.
Guilin & Yangshuo, China· 141 Rooms · $$$
Luxury among the karst mountains

Set beside the Li River and surrounded by Yangshuo's dramatic limestone peaks, Banyan Tree Yangshuo offers a peaceful retreat immersed in one of China's most beautiful and iconic landscapes.

Location

Banyan Tree Yangshuo sits on the banks of the Li River in Fuli Town, surrounded by the distinctive karst mountains, rice fields and waterways that have made Yangshuo famous. The peaceful setting places nature at the heart of the experience, while the area's caves, villages and countryside are easily explored from the resort. It's an ideal base for discovering Yangshuo's landscapes at a slower pace, whether by bicycle, bamboo raft or on foot.

Rooms

Accommodation is centred around spacious suites and villas designed to make the most of the surrounding landscape. The 66-square-metre Pagoda Lake Suites overlook the lake and mountains, while the 108-square-metre Retreat Wellbeing Villas offer private gardens and dedicated wellbeing amenities. For families and groups, the 138-square-metre Li River Impression Two-Bedroom Villas provide separate king and twin bedrooms alongside spectacular views of the Li River and mountains.

Amenities

The resort has an outdoor swimming pool overlooking the Li River, a fitness centre, yoga studio and Banyan Tree Spa, where guests can unwind with a range of treatments. Dining focuses on local flavours and the surrounding landscape, with destination dining experiences including private meals aboard a bamboo boat or dinners beneath the stars accompanied by traditional Chinese music.

Activities

Yangshuo's extraordinary scenery is best experienced outdoors through the endless options on offer in the region. Explore the countryside by rentable bicycle, drift along the Li River on a bamboo raft, try rock climbing or visit the area's caves and rice fields. The hotel can also arrange cultural experiences such as Fuli fan painting, cormorant fishing and visits to local artists, while families can enjoy activities including peacock feeding, fishing and cupcake-making.

Sustainability

Banyan Tree Yangshuo's Stay for Good programme encourages guests to connect with Yangshuo's natural environment, local communities and intangible cultural heritage. Experiences such as traditional Fuli fan painting use renewable bamboo and plant-based dyes while supporting the preservation of local craft traditions. Countryside cycling and cormorant fishing also encourage a deeper understanding of the landscape and livelihoods of the region. The resort's sustainability work includes initiatives such as tree planting, river cleaning, plastic reduction and community support.

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