Banyan Tree Ringha
Shangri-La, China
Ringha
Vibe
Perched at ten thousand feet, smoke rises from stone hearths across a tranquil hamlet of traditional timber farmhouses.
“Tibetan farmhouse hideaway”
Reconstructed Tibetan farmhouses feature soaring ceilings, hand-carved timber beams, rustic stone hearths, and deep wooden soaking tubs.
Restored Tibetan farmhouses host fireside tea rituals, yak hot pot, highland barley spirits, and high-altitude valley treks.
Two-level suites offer roaring stone stoves, heated bedding, dedicated in-lodge spa rooms, and attentive mountain service.
In the remote Ringha Valley, surrounded by authentic Tibetan village farmhouses and mountain streams.
“Space, you’d imagine, is in no short supply out here — each of the 32 two-level suites is appropriately palatial.”
Rooms
Two-level timber duplexes feature rustic stone stoves, hand-carved pine pillars, handcrafted wooden soaking tubs, and private terraces looking out across the valley.
Wellness
Himalayan herbal therapies and signature Ringha Relief bodywork take place in treatment rooms or dedicated ground-floor suites with private spa setups.
“old wood houses from surrounding villages have been given new life as intricately carved interior décor.”
Backstory
The retreat was crafted by dismantling historic wooden farmhouses from neighboring villages and reassembling their carved timbers beam by beam on site.
Eat & drink
Chang Sa serves steaming yak hot pot alongside highland barley spirits, while the fireside teahouse pours regional brews in the lobby lounge.
The neighborhood
Prayer flags flutter across the Ringha Valley, where grazing yaks and village walking paths lead toward nearby Buddhist monasteries and pine forests.
The app
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.