Opened August 2026

Banyan Tree Mount Emei

Name: Banyan Tree Mount Emei
Address: Mount Emei, Sichuan, China

Mount Emei, China. Banyan Group.

Opened: August 2026
Rooms: 130
Operator: Banyan Group
Type: Resort

Banyan Tree Mount Emei opened in August 2026, according to Banyan Group's results release of 13 August, after an opening announcement on 3 August that extends the Banyan Tree brand in China. It stands in the foothills of Mount Emei in Sichuan Province, at the gateway to the Mount Emei Scenic Area, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Emeishan high-speed railway station is a five-minute drive away, and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is about two hours by car.

The resort has 130 rooms and villas in six categories, and each has a private outdoor hot spring pool. Mountain View Rooms frame the changing scenery, Garden Villas open onto private gardens, and the one- and two-bedroom Lakeside Villas have landscaped courtyards beside the water. The 320-square-metre Presidential Villa has a private garden of similar size and a terrace over the forest and stream. The design follows the courtyard homes of western Sichuan, and seven century-old camphor trees were kept where they stood.

Jiayao serves Sichuan and Cantonese cooking, Mingyue offers all-day Chinese and international menus, and the Lobby Lounge moves from afternoon tea to evening drinks. The Banyan Tree Spa has five treatment rooms designed for couples. The temperature-controlled pool looks over the bamboo groves and lake, and there is a yoga studio, a fitness centre, a Terra Kids Club and more than 1,200 square metres of event space.

“Banyan Group, an independent global hospitality company, has expanded the presence of its flagship Banyan Tree brand in China with the opening of Banyan Tree Mount Emei in China's Sichuan Province.”

The operator’s wording, read on its own page and last checked 1 November 2026.

Photographs

Atrium courtyard at night. Photo: Banyan Group
Mountain View Room with a king bed. Photo: Banyan Group
Garden Villa with a king bed and private courtyard pool. Photo: Banyan Group
Courtyard of a one-bedroom Lakeside Villa. Photo: Banyan Group
The Study Room among the trees at dusk. Photo: Banyan Group

The facts

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Rooms: The resort comprises 130 rooms and villas across six categories, each featuring a private outdoor hot spring pool. Source
Villas: Mountain View Rooms frame the changing scenery across the seasons, 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 is complemented by a private garden of similar size and a terrace overlooking the forest and stream, providing greater privacy for families and small groups. Source
Setting: 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. Source
Setting: It is located right next to Baoguo Temple and Hongzhushan, and just a five-minute drive from Emei Mountain High-speed Railway Station. Source
Designer: 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. Source
Setting: During development, seven century-old camphor trees, together with all existing trees measuring more than 10 centimetres in trunk diameter, were retained in their original locations. Source
Spa: 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, allowing guests to move between water, warmth and rest. Source
Pool: The temperature-controlled swimming pool offers 180-degree views of the bamboo groves and lake, while a dedicated yoga studio and fitness centre provide space for daily movement. Source
Dining: Dining at Banyan Tree Mount Emei reflects the culinary traditions of Sichuan, complemented by Cantonese and international influences. 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, framed by lake and mountain views. Source
Bar: At the Lobby Lounge, afternoon tea gives way to evening drinks as the light shifts across the landscape. Source
Dining: For a more intimate experience, Banyan Tree's signature Destination Dining offers private settings by the tranquil lake and within the bamboo grove. Source
Activities: Emei martial arts, traditional tie-dyeing and bamboo weaving invite guests to engage with the region's living heritage through hands-on participation. For younger guests, the Terra Kids Club brings together nature, exploration and art through discovery, creativity and play. Source
Getting there: 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. Leshan Airport, which is expected to begin operations later in 2026, will be approximately 40 minutes from the resort by car. Source
Website: banyantree.com

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