A Li River eco-resort
The eco-resort sits unfenced inside a working hamlet, sharing dirt paths with local farmers beneath towering limestone peaks.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Atelier Liu Yuyang added a steel-and-glass dining pavilion against karst limestone peaks.
Remarkable
Unfenced courtyards integrated directly into the daily farming rhythm of Yangjia Village.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The property sits in Yangjia Village, where quiet footpaths lead down to the Li River and surrounding karst hills.
The rooms
Guestrooms sit inside restored mud-brick farmhouses with exposed timber roof beams and smooth concrete floors.
The pool and yoga pavilion
Bring a swimsuit.
An elongated outdoor pool and open-air yoga pavilion sit on a hillside plateau overlooking the karst peaks.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Seasonal Guangxi dishes are prepared with local produce, served beside pivoting glass doors that face the courtyard.
How it began
Five abandoned mud-brick farmhouses were saved from demolition, keeping the original footpaths and vegetable gardens intact.
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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.