Jiuzhaigou, China
Jiuzhai Yunshang
Tibetan mountainside pavilions
Tibetan mountainside pavilions
Nine timber pavilions stand high above the valley floor, arranged as courtyard homes looking out across three sacred peaks.
What it’s good at
Notable
Dark timber pavilions combine painted Tibetan lacquer details with floor-to-ceiling peak views.
Notable
Horseback riding excursions with Shangsi Village farmers into the surrounding mountain meadows.
Listed
Graphene underfloor heating warms suites fitted with freestanding soaking tubs framing sacred peaks.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
this small boutique property, which opened in 2023 on a mountainside in Shangsi Village, is positioned well above the valley floor.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On a mountainside above Shangsi Village overlooking three sacred peaks, high above the Jiuzhaigou valley.
The rooms
Guest rooms sit across four courtyard compounds built from Qiang stone, with wide windows looking toward the mountains.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor infinity pool looks out across the valley, mirroring the snow-capped peaks on clear mornings.
At the table
Songfeng Ge serves Tibetan yak beef hot pot and butter tea in dining rooms overlooking the mountains.
How it began
Shangsi Village has stood here for three centuries, and craftsmen spent four years building the pavilions from stone and timber.
Jiuzhaigou
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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.