Jiuzhaigou, ChinaGanhaizi
InterContinental Resort Jiuzhai Paradise
Glass-domed alpine citadel
Ganhaizi Jiuzhaigou, China
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
IHGGlass-domed alpine citadel
A massive glass dome shelters indoor ponds and living trees, creating an alpine sanctuary high in the Sichuan mountains.
What it’s good at
Notable
Residential wings fan outward from a massive glass-and-steel dome enclosing an indoor alpine forest and botanical garden.
Notable
Twelve terraced hot spring pools sit under a soaring glass roof alongside post-hike altitude recovery suites.
Notable
An expansive indoor mountain sanctuary featuring six dining venues, tranquil water features, and cultural dance evenings.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
This ultra-modern steel-and-glass structure is immersed in dense forest, and is set just a few minutes’ drive from the Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve...
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set in the Ganhaizi alpine forest, the grounds sit a thirty-minute drive from the lakes and waterfalls of Jiuzhaigou Valley.
The rooms
Guest quarters fan out along quiet wings, pairing rich woodwork and stone accents with regional Tibetan and Qiang motifs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated indoor pool stretches beneath the soaring glass ceiling, surrounded by greenery and open mountain views.
The hot springs
Twelve terraced hot spring pools cascade under an arched glass canopy looking out toward the forested mountain slopes.
Restaurant
Tibetan Dining & Hot Pot
Traditional hot pots are served in a stone-clad dining room where costumed Tibetan and Qiang dancers perform each evening.
At the table
Restaurants across the central atrium serve Sichuan hot pots and seasonal barbecue, with private tables set inside domed wooden pavilions.
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Silver
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Bronze
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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.