EMEISHAN, China, 7 August 2026: Banyan Group, an independent global hospitality company, has expanded its flagship Banyan Tree brand’s presence in China with the opening of Banyan Tree Mount Emei in Sichuan Province.
Nestled in the foothills of Mount Emei (also known as Emeishan), the resort serves as a gateway to the Mount Emei Scenic Area, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed for both its cultural and natural significance and known for its rich biodiversity.
A Mountainside Sanctuary Embraced by Nature
Inspired by the traditional courtyard homes of western Sichuan, the resort reinterprets the region’s architecture in a contemporary form that follows the natural contours of a forested valley. Its design, landscaping and guest experiences draw on the surrounding environment and local culture.
During development, seven century-old camphor trees, along with all existing trees with a trunk diameter greater than 10 centimetres, were retained in their original locations. Pathways through the bamboo forest follow the natural terrain, allowing bamboo to grow through and alongside the walkways while preserving the site’s character.
The guest arrival, framed by mature camphor trees, leads to an open-air courtyard inspired by the traditional Chinese architectural principle of “four waters returning to the hall” (si shui gui tang), in which pitched roofs channel rainwater into a central courtyard. Throughout the resort, filtered light, mountain air, the sound of water and views across bamboo groves and forested slopes create a quiet dialogue between architecture and nature.
The resort comprises 130 rooms and villas across six categories, each with a private outdoor hot-spring pool.
Getting there
Banyan Tree Mount Emei is a five-minute commute 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. Leshan Airport, which is expected to begin operations later in 2026, will be approximately 40 minutes from the resort by car.
(Source: Banyan Group)
