Banyan Group expanded its Banyan Tree brand in China with the opening of Banyan Tree Mount Emei in the country’s Sichuan Province.
Banyan Tree Mount Emei sits in the foothills of Mount Emei and serves as a gateway to the Mount Emei Scenic Area, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The resort comprises 130 rooms and villas across six categories, each featuring a private outdoor hot spring pool. The 320-square-metre Presidential Villa has a private garden of similar size and a terrace overlooking the forest and stream.
Banyan Tree Mount Emei is a five-minute drive from Emeishan High-Speed Railway Station and around two minutes from the entrance to the Mount Emei Scenic Area. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is approximately two hours away by car, while Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is around two hours and 15 minutes away.
“Mount Emei holds a distinctive place in China’s cultural and natural heritage,” Banyan Group senior vice president and head of hotel operations, Northeast Asia and business development, China Philip Ding said. “As one of China’s Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains, it brings together centuries of tradition and exceptional ecological value.”
Resort highlights
The award-winning Banyan Tree Spa draws on Asian healing traditions and local inspiration, with five private treatment rooms designed for couples. A Rainforest-inspired hydrothermal experience and spa café complement the treatments.
Jiayao Chinese Restaurant highlights locally sourced ingredients and regional specialities alongside Cantonese favourites and contemporary interpretations. Mingyue All-Day Dining brings together Chinese and international flavours, with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients and health-conscious choices.
More than 1,200 square metres of flexible indoor and outdoor event space provides a natural setting for meetings, celebrations and private gatherings. A roughly 220-square-metre foyer and a garden terrace complements the pillarless, 500-square-metre Xiangzhang Ballroom. The Forest Platform spans approximately 500 square metres within the bamboo forest, bordered by bamboo on one side and pine trees on the other.
