Banyan Tree Ringha

Banyan Tree Ringha opens in China's Yunnan province, a mountainous area that has been designated as the official Shangri-La by the Chinese government and is part of Greater Tibet, both historically and culturally. At 3,200 meters above sea level, the setting is spectacular with day-trips and overnight excursions taking you to divine mountain peaks touched by the clouds, awe-inspiring ridges, deep canyons, torrential rivers, mystical plateaus, endless valleys, crystal-clear streams and the most tranquil of lakes.

In true Banyan Tree style, the resort architecture reflects the local Tibetan culture. All lodges are traditional Tibetan farmhouses with intricate woodcarvings, smoky fireplaces and wooden balconies that have valley or river views. Impressive pine pillars add enormous character to both the interior and exterior of each house. And of course, there is the heavenly Banyan Tree Spa.

Featuring four different types of accommodation: The Ringha Lodge when traveling through Shangri-La, nothing compares with calling an authentic Tibetan farmhouse your home. Ringha Lodge was built as the private residence of a Tibetan villager, his family and his livestock; it was taken apart, reassembled in its present location and renovated to the highest specifications preserving its historic charm. It’s a personal hideaway that’s ideal for a family or group of four, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a wonderfully atmospheric living area and an enchanting courtyard.
The Tibetan Spa Suite: after a day’s trekking in the mountains there is nothing more divine than returning to the resort and pampering yourself with an indulgent spa treatment in the lazy comfort of your own suite. With a luxurious wooden bathtub and private couple spa treatment room, this spacious one bedroom suite offers the ultimate in rejuvenation.

The Tibetan Lodge: in true Banyan Tree style, Ringha's architecture evokes a sense of place and reflects the local Tibetan culture. All lodges are traditional Tibetan farmhouses that have been painstakingly re-built and feature intricate woodcarvings, cozy fireplaces and wooden balconies that have valley or river views. Impressive pine pillars add enormous character to the two-bedroom lodge.

And The Tibetan Suite: savor the rustic charm of the one-bedroom Tibetan Suite, which blends the cozy setting of a Tibetan cottage in the countryside with contemporary colors and furnishings. It's the perfect retreat after a day of cultural and spiritual discovery. You can admire the scenery from your private terrace or indulge in a rejuvenating bath in the handcrafted wooden hot tub of the bathroom.

Banyan Tree Ringha is part of Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts and Small Luxury Hotels of the World

To get there take a plane to Kunming International Airport, followed by an internal 50-minute flight to Diqing Airport in Shangri-La. The hotel is 40 minutes by car from Diqing Airport. Diqing Airport has weekly flights to Lhasa, Tibet.

Banyan Tree Ringha
Hong Po Village, Jian Tang Town
Shangri-La County
Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, 674400
China

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