141 suites and villas in a three-courtyard quadrangle design, surrounded on three sides by karst mountains and on the fourth by the Li River, the first river-view resort of its kind in the region.
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Overview
Mountains on Three Sides, Water on One
Banyan Tree Yangshuo is the first and only elegant river-view hotel and spa resort on the Li River, its gardens laid out to evoke a traditional Chinese ink-wash painting.
The resort follows a san jin siheyuan design — a traditional three-courtyard quadrangle — incorporating small grey tiles, sloped roofs, whitewashed walls, hanging balconies and bluestone skirting drawn from northern Guangxi folk architecture. Its 141 suites and villas look out over a central pagoda lake, the river, or the mountains themselves, several with a private balcony, terrace or plunge pool. Set roughly 20 to 30 minutes from Yangshuo's lively West Street, the resort trades proximity to town for genuine seclusion, its outdoor pool positioned to overlook the Li River directly, with the karst peaks changing character at every angle, like a landscape that never stops reframing itself.
A Wellbeing Sanctuary. Guests can book the Retreat Wellbeing Villa, a 108-square-metre space enclosed by an oriental-tiled fence with personal yoga mats, exercise bands and singing bowls for private practice.
141
Suites & Villas
3
Sides of Karst Mountain
1
Central Pagoda Lake
20-30min
From Yangshuo's West Street
Suites & Villas
Pagoda Lake, River or Mountain
Every suite and villa is positioned for a different vantage over the resort's central lake, the Li River, or the surrounding karst peaks.
Riverside Villa — Li River Terrace
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Karst Discovery SuitesAt 66 square metres, king or twin-bedded suites with panoramic vistas of Yangshuo's karst mountains and the Li River, each with a private balcony.
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Pagoda Lake SuitesStylish suites with a private balcony overlooking the resort's central pagoda lake and the mountains beyond.
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Li River Impression VillasAt 138 square metres, two-bedroom villas with king and twin bedrooms, combining ample living space with river and mountain views.
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Retreat Wellbeing VillaAt 108 square metres, a private garden door and oriental-tiled fence enclose personal yoga mats, exercise bands and singing bowls.
Experiences
Bamboo Rafting, Fan Painting & Hidden Caves
Yangshuo's karst landscape and Li River are best explored slowly, by bamboo raft, kayak, bicycle, or on foot through nearby villages.
On the Water
Li River Bamboo Rafting
A traditional bamboo raft ride along the Li River, gliding beneath karst peaks reflected in the still water.
Active
Kayaking & Cycling
River kayaking and cycling routes through the surrounding countryside, rice fields and hidden karst caves.
Culture
Fuli Fan Painting
The nearby town of Fuli is renowned for its traditional art of fan painting, with hands-on sessions available for guests.
Family
Peacock Feeding & Cupcake Making
Family-friendly activities including peacock feeding, fishing and cupcake-making classes.
Culture
West Street & Xingping
Yangshuo's lively pedestrian street and the historic riverside town of Xingping are both reachable by resort transfer.
Wellness
Banyan Tree Spa
Traditional Banyan Tree therapies set within the resort's tranquil, three-courtyard layout.
Dining
Buffet Breakfast, Poolside Views
Ming Yue, the resort's all-day dining restaurant, serves a buffet breakfast alongside international and local favourites, all in a setting of oriental refinement.
01Ming Yue, for all-day buffet and à la carte dining
02Poolside dining overlooking the Li River
03In-villa dining, including a tea brewing set with local leaves
04The lobby lounge, for evening drinks
Poolside — Overlooking the Li River
Location
Fuli Town, on the Li River
Banyan Tree Yangshuo sits in a rural setting near Fuli Ancient Town, roughly 20 to 30 minutes from Yangshuo's West Street, surrounded by karst peaks on three sides.
Located alongside the Li River, near Fuli Ancient Town, a historic fan-painting village.
Roughly 90 minutes from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport.
A deliberately secluded, rural setting distinct from Yangshuo's busier town centre.
Close to the Yulong River, popular for bamboo rafting and kayaking excursions.
Fly
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport is roughly 90 minutes from the resort by car.
Drive
A scenic drive along the Li River brings guests directly to the resort's gates.
Combine
Banyan Tree Yangshuo pairs naturally with a stay at Shangri-La Guilin for a fuller Li River itinerary.
A Poetic Retreat
Mountains and Water, Like Ink on Paper
Banyan Tree Yangshuo remains the only resort of its kind directly on the Li River, its gardens designed to evoke the spirit of a classical Chinese landscape painting.