Yinchuan, ChinaHelan
Yinchuan Helan Anmo Hotel
Rammed-earth vineyard estate
Helan Yinchuan, China
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Resort LocalOutside the door
The house
Amnor ResortRammed-earth vineyard estate
Low-slung rammed-earth pavilions stand among estate vineyards, framed by the stark wall of the Helan Mountains.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Rammed-earth pavilions and an eighteen-meter vaulted wine cellar beneath the Helan range.
Notable
A desert wine estate hosting rooftop stargazing workshops and vineyard grape harvests.
Notable
Vineyard excursions and sommelier tastings highlight Ningxia's Helan Mountain wine country.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Turandot estate vineyards surround the grounds, where the Gobi desert meets the craggy foothills of Helan Mountain.
The rooms
Rooms and courtyard villas look out on the rocky ridge, and some lofts include astronomical telescopes for stargazing.
Spa and pool
Bring a swimsuit.
An indoor heated infinity pool looks toward the Helan Mountains, and the spa offers vinotherapy body treatments.
At the table
Floor-to-ceiling windows brighten the dining room, where regional Ningxia dishes are served alongside Helan Mountain estate wines.
How it began
The hotel takes its name from Puccini's opera Turandot and the Chinese characters for desert peace.
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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.