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Banyan Tree Ringha, is set in an utopian world of Shangri-la, a remote paradise offering awe-inspiring views and experiences within a tranquil retreat. Few foreigners have been lucky to set foot on Tibetan soil and realise the breath-taking scenery of the Himalayas. Now at the Banyan Tree at Ringha you can wake up in the morning to the sounds of yak bells and watch the morning sunlight lap over the mountains. This is a paradise where you would like to live.
Accommodation in Banyan Tree Ringha is in traditional Tibetan farmhouses, which have been reassembled along the valley. The seductive rich-red décor, detailed carvings and unique local artefacts catches your eye. The local touch remains, with traditional latticed windows and Tibetan-style quilted curtains. A private fireplace keeps the farmhouse warm and wooden balconies provide sweeping views of the Shu Du Gang River or the snow-capped Hengduan Shan mountains.
Outside, a culture of flowering azaleas and rhododendrons transform spring meadows into a vast sea of colour. Summer sees everything in the freshest of greens, while autumn hues turn the forests into a canvas of flaming reds and orange. Banyan Tree Ringha offers 4-wheel drive tours to remote lakes and villages, as well as relaxed nature walks and short treks.
Stay Banyan Tree Ringha has 15 spacious suites in Tibetan farmhouses. All lodges are traditional Tibetan farmhouses with intricate woodcarvings, fireplaces and wooden balconies with valley or river views. The rooms are all on two floors. The smallest, a Tibetan Suite, has 2,200 square feet and feels more like a cozy mountaintop chalet. Tibetan Spa Sanctuary, designed for couples, with beautiful traditional Tibetan interior décor, includes unlimited spa treatments. While the Ringha Lodge, with two bedrooms, was once a private residence of a Tibetan villager, now renovated to the highest specifications.
ChildCare Children are welcome to stay at Banyan Tree Ringha. The two-bedroom Tibetan lodge, with two bathrooms is recommended for families. There is lot to do in the surrounds that will keep children busy. Babysitting can be arranged, on request.
Dine Chang Sa Bar & Restaurant, at the Banyan Tree Ringha, is a Tibetan dining space offering hearty, meals, hotpots and steamboats. With hundreds of tea varieties, Jakhang Lobby Lounge offers the opportunity to indulge in the art of tea appreciation. The Tibetan term "llamo" refers to a communal place where friends, family and neighbours gather to enjoy opera, plays, festivals and good food. This restaurant offers a wonderful variety of Chinese and Western set meals in a warm and lively setting.
Relax For those in need of some pampering, Banyan Tree Spa provides an extensive range of treatments inspired by sacred Himalayan beliefs, Chinese Tui Na and the ancient Chinese Five Elements philosophy. Starting with a foot massage and followed with a combination of yoga, massage, hot-stone bath, spice-wrap and jasmine tea bath, you are sure to walk out on Cloud 9.
Experience In the surrounds is Bita, one of Shangrila's largest lakes, surrounded by forested mountains that offers nature and birdwatching trails. Nearby Songzanling is the largest Tibetan Buddhist Lamasery in Yunnan Province. Banyan Tree Ringha can also organise meeting with the lamas and arrange prayers. Take a five-hour exploratory journey to Shangri-La and discover the warmth and hospitality of the Tibetan people and possibly see the black-neck cranes.
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Location Banyan Tree Ringha is located high in the mountains of the Yunnan Province, and within the remote Tibetan valley of Ringha. This Banyan Tree resort offers understated luxury with Tibetan architecture, culture and style. The resort is at a height of 3,200 metres above sea level.
Getting There Kunming has a new Changshui International Airport (KMG), which is one of China’s largest. Presently it has flights with major destinations in China and some countries in Asia. From Kunming fly into Diqing airport. Banyan Tree Ringha is 45 minutes from Diqing Shangri-La Airport. Alternatively, you can drive from Lijiang as part of a longer itinerary.
When to go Kunming is called the ‘City of Eternal Spring’ which means you can visit the region all year round. The best travel period to Ringha is April to October, during the summer months. Winter is cold. There is also a big temperature difference between day and night. If you want to experience the most beautiful scenery, April and May is the best time for you to arrive.
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