Jiuzhaigou, ChinaZhongcha Valley
Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Tibetan alpine village
Zhongcha Valley Jiuzhaigou, China
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Design LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottTibetan alpine village
Gentle Tibetan hospitality sets a contemplative tempo across the property, where quiet fireside corners and library nooks open to alpine panoramas.
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Dedicated Nieba hosts attend each villa alongside arrival blessings and mountain excursions.
Remarkable
Jaya Ibrahim interiors combine emerald lacquers and local stonework framing Minshan peaks.
Remarkable
Daily Thangka painting and guided village walks immerse guests in Tibetan valley traditions.
What they say
Three Michelin Keys
Michelin
Comprised of 87 villas discreetly tucked amidst the rolling hills of Jiuzhaigu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this serene hideaway reimagines traditional dwellings...
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set amid Zhongcha Valley conifer forests and ancient villages, the property sits thirty minutes from the lakes of Jiuzhaigou National Park.
The rooms
Standalone villas feature private terraces with open fire pits, cloud motifs, and sunken stone soaking tubs gazing across the Minshan range.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Turquoise mosaic tiles line the heated indoor lap pool, and an outdoor infinity pool looks across the valley.
The spa
Seven treatment suites use Tibetan herbal remedies, and a thermal whirlpool sits beneath a cascading stone water wall.
Gym and meditation
Treadmills face snowy mountain ridges in the timber-paneled gym, and meditation sessions incorporate Tibetan singing bowls.
Restaurant
Cai Lin Xuan
Carved wood screens divide the dining room, where the kitchen prepares chilli-fried yak beef and peppercorn-braised specialties.
At the table
Bo Ri Village serves personal hot pots with local beef, and La Montagne prepares Mediterranean dinners above the valley.
How it began
Taking its name from the Tibetan word for village, the retreat was built to mirror traditional stone dwellings in Zhongcha Valley.
Good to know
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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.