Qiandao Lake, ChinaXianshan Peninsula
InterContinental Onethousand Island Lake Resort
Private peninsula resort
Xianshan Peninsula Qiandao Lake, China
Opened
2011
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
IHGPrivate peninsula resort
Tucked along the secluded peninsula, the property creates a tranquil waterside retreat encircled by forested peaks and open lake views.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
set right at the water’s edge, looking out over the lake at the distant mountain peaks.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Walking trails wind past citrus orchards and karst caves across the peninsula, surrounded by the lake's scattered islands.
The rooms
Windows look straight out to the lake or into the surrounding forest, and bathrooms hold separate soaking tubs.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool
Deck loungers line the outdoor pool beneath peninsula trees, set just above the edge of the lake.
At the table
The restaurants serve Zhejiang dishes and Qiandao Lake fish, using produce harvested from the resort's organic gardens.
How it began
Hangzhou conglomerate Wanxiang Group built the resort in 2011, carving a ten-kilometer access road through the peninsula.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.