PILGRIMAGE IS A DISCIPLINE; SETTLING IN QUIETLY IS NO LESS A PRACTICE.
BANYAN TREE
MOUNT EMEI
MOUNT EMEI
BANYAN TREE
MOUNT EMEI
MOUNT EMEI
A Western Sichuan courtyard, a mountain mind cleared.
Set at the foot of Mount Emei, the hotel sits near the historic Baoguo Temple and Hongzhu Mountain, embracing both the natural beauty and the quiet Zen spirit of the land. In response to this landscape where nature and people coexist, CCD draws on traditional Western Sichuan building wisdom. By translating the essence of local mountain forms, forest shadows, water, and stone, the architecture blends into the woods, allowing daily life to return to its nature.
Guided by Banyan Tree's ethos of holistic well-being and the philosophy of harmony between humanity and nature, CCD weaves Emei's deep-rooted wisdom and heritage into a modern resort experience.
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"IN EVERY WALK WITH NATURE ONE RECEIVES FAR MORE THAN HE SEEKS."
—— JOHN MUIR
"FOUR WATERS RETURNING TO THE HALL"
/ COURTYARD & LOBBY & LOBBY BAR /
A central courtyard takes inspiration from the Western Sichuan tradition of "Four Waters Returning to the Hall," gathering tree shadows, water reflections, and open skylight into a quiet inner garden. Inside the lobby, sheer Sichuan-style screens define separate areas without blocking light or sightlines. A feature wall textured like camphor bark pairs with timber ceiling slats to recall the feel of local village homes.
Nearby, the Lobby Bar uses raw, unrefined wall textures to keep the mood quiet and grounded. A still pool of water sits between the lounge and the terrace, reflecting the sky and eaves before blending into the lake beyond. Indoors or out, guests feel a constant connection to the surrounding mountains, water, and shifting light.
Nearby, the Lobby Bar uses raw, unrefined wall textures to keep the mood quiet and grounded. A still pool of water sits between the lounge and the terrace, reflecting the sky and eaves before blending into the lake beyond. Indoors or out, guests feel a constant connection to the surrounding mountains, water, and shifting light.
DINE IN NATURE, IMMERSED IN FOREST AND STREAM
/ CHINESE RESTAURANT & ALL-DAY DINING RESTAURANT & WELLNESS /
The Chinese Restaurant lobby builds its structure around traditional Western Sichuan timber posts, using clean lines and open proportions rather than heavy ornamentation. Vertical window louvers catch the dance of bamboo shadows, drawing in soft sunlight and mountain breezes. Designed around the idea of "Simple Living, Endless Forest Views," the All-Day Dining Restaurant stretches its outdoor deck and reflects pools deep into the trees. Shifting mountain weather, from bright morning mist to rain-soaked clouds, simply becomes part of the room itself.
The Swimming Pool sits quietly in the company of mountains, waters, and woods, its infinity edge melting into the natural lake. Indoors, warm steam rises off the water to mirror the cool lake outside, echoing the mist that drifts through Emei's valleys.
A SLOW, RESTORATIVE RETREAT
/ GUESTROOM & VILLA /
Drawing from Mount Emei's Zen heritage and traditional Western Sichuan court architecture, the design uses gray brick and timber to form quiet, self-contained mountain retreats. Winding paths guide guests into private courtyards wrapped in nature. Inside, techniques of framed and borrowed views redefine perspective, stretching from distant mountain ridges to the quiet interplay of light, rain, and swaying leaves right in the yard.
True to Banyan Tree's philosophy of living alongside nature, the classic design language is refreshed with subtle lilac tones that soften the space. Bedrooms and living areas all face the garden, where outdoor dining spots, hot spring soaking tubs, and waterside pavilions sit comfortably together. Living spaces spill out effortlessly into the landscape, offering a slower, quieter pace of life.
True to Banyan Tree's philosophy of living alongside nature, the classic design language is refreshed with subtle lilac tones that soften the space. Bedrooms and living areas all face the garden, where outdoor dining spots, hot spring soaking tubs, and waterside pavilions sit comfortably together. Living spaces spill out effortlessly into the landscape, offering a slower, quieter pace of life.
