Beijing, China, August 29, 2018 — The Yanyuan brand of Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts makes its debut in the Chinese market — Yanyuan Hotel at Jinshanling Great Wall will open on September 1, 2018, marking the third hotel brand introduced by the group in China after Banyan Tree and Angsana. The brand is positioned as a modern leisure-style service hotel, blending imaginative design, a comfortable atmosphere, and high-tech experiences for guests during their stay.
The newly opened Yanyuan Hotel at Jinshanling Great Wall is nestled at the foot of the Great Wall, approximately a two-hour drive from downtown Beijing, surrounded by mountains. It combines breathtaking views, trendy design, and rich traditional Chinese cultural elements, seamlessly integrating with the surrounding historic landscape. The hotel will serve as a new hub for exploring the Great Wall, offering an ideal accommodation option in the outskirts of Beijing for guests from all walks of life. With its convenient location, distinctive surroundings, and ingenious architectural design, the hotel is set to become a popular social media check-in spot for suburban trips, sparking a new trend for short getaways.
Comfortable spaces, peaceful sleep
The Yanyuan brand emphasizes guest comfort in its design, infusing personality, inspiration, and exceptional experiences by combining local flavor with fashionable aesthetics. Yanyuan Hotel at Jinshanling Great Wall features 200 "Sleep Cocoon" rooms and suites, inspired by the surrounding majestic mountains and incorporating classical cultural elements. Guests can enjoy a range of modern conveniences, including Wi-Fi, wide-screen TVs, and underfloor heating. Rooms vary by orientation, offering either pleasant courtyard views or panoramic sights of the Great Wall and mountains.
The Valley Room draws inspiration from the region’s traditional courtyard houses, creating a cozy and scenic space perfect for couples on the road; the 30–50 square meter Courtyard Room features outdoor seating, a contemporary style, and is ideal for gatherings with friends; the Heritage Room exudes a rustic charm, with either well-preserved traditional décor or expansive windows offering views of the Great Wall; the 45-square-meter Yanyuan Suite offers a spacious and bright layout with a separate living room, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Comprehensive facilities, full enjoyment
The Yanyuan brand understands modern travelers’ need for convenience and comprehensive amenities, providing considerate, interactive, and “express” services and leisure spaces tailored to contemporary lifestyles.
Guests staying at Yanyuan Hotel at Jinshanling Great Wall can relax and socialize in a stylish ambiance. “Heart Nook” is an all-day dining restaurant with three private rooms, serving innovative Chinese cuisine and local specialties; “Slow Retreat Void” is a fully equipped shared space where guests can surf the internet, rest, admire the towering mountains through floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows, and unwind with family and friends while sharing their Great Wall experience, or interact with others in real time on social media; the Yanyuan Spa, featuring seven treatment rooms, is the perfect place to relieve fatigue and release stress, and guests can also work out while enjoying lush mountain views in the well-equipped fitness center.
In addition, guests can showcase their photos of the Great Wall in the hotel gallery, connecting with photography enthusiasts and making new friends; the hotel also provides a selfie wall where guests can take pictures in front of white walls with various themes or patterns and share them online. Local beverages, sodas, and snacks are available in the public area “Friendship Nest,” while vending machines and self-service laundry facilities add further convenience. Here, guests can freely choose according to their preferred lifestyle.
Diverse activities, immersive exploration
Yanyuan Hotel at Jinshanling Great Wall offers a variety of activities to help guests discover and understand the local culture in different ways. Whether traveling with a group or with family, guests can enjoy a memorable stay filled with fun, interaction, and meaningful experiences.
With a history dating back to the Ming Dynasty, the hotel has created several related activities themed around the Jinshanling Great Wall, such as hands-on workshops for families, art explorations and spiritual heritage journeys along the Great Wall, and sunset viewing. Guests can also visit nearby historical and cultural sites to immerse themselves in profound heritage, or head to Gubei Water Town near the Simatai Great Wall to enjoy cultural performances; or explore the Chengde Mountain Resort and Mulan Paddock to experience the charm of the local natural and human landscape.
Within Yanyuan Hotel at Jinshanling Great Wall, guests can stroll through classical and elegant architecture to uncover its cultural depth, explore the garden and herb garden to learn about various plants, or join hands-on workshops to make specialty foods such as jam or noodles, experiencing the joy of crafting. Embracing the environment and empowering others is the Yanyuan brand’s philosophy, and the hotel will promote sustainability through interactions with people.
To celebrate the hotel’s opening, Yanyuan Hotel at Jinshanling Great Wall has launched an opening package, now available for booking. The package includes the following:
- Opening Package: starting from a net price of RMB 1,079 per night
- Daily breakfast for two at the “Nook” Restaurant
- Booking and stay period: from now until September 30, 2018
- Email for reservations:reservations-jinshanling@dhawa.com
About Yanyuan Hotel at Jinshanling Great Wall
Yanyuan Hotel at Jinshanling Great Wall is nestled at the foot of the Jinshanling Great Wall, blending trendy design with deep traditional Chinese cultural elements. The hotel is a 90-minute drive from Beijing Capital Airport, and its style complements the surrounding historic scenery, offering guests a relaxing environment amid world-class views. Embark on a journey of discovery at Yanyuan Hotel at Jinshanling Great Wall.
About Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts is an operator of resorts, serviced residences, and spas. Banyan Tree integrates environmental consciousness into romantic travel, with its hotels, resorts, serviced residences, spas, retail outlets, and destination clubs providing a serene “sanctuary” for relaxation; Angsana adds a sense of adventure to travel, regardless of age or purpose. Blending local fashion with vibrant and joyful vibes, Angsana creates exotic vacation spaces; Yanyuan was born out of the vision to bring modern stylish elements into the resort and hotel industry, providing business and leisure travelers with refined and enriching hotel experiences. It is a choice for families, couples, and friends. It offers locations with modern stylish designs, authentic ambiance, and cutting-edge technology integrated into hospitality. The brand provides a diverse range of options to create personalized hotel experiences.
To date, Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts manages and/or operates 45 resorts and hotels, 61 spas, and 75 retail outlets in 25 countries,retailoutlets, and three golf courses.
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AboutYanyuanHotel
YueyuanPositioned as a service-oriented hotel with a modern leisure style, Yueyuan blends imaginative design, a comfortable ambiance, and high-tech experiences into the guest stay. Catering to the tastes of the new generation of travelers, Yueyuan offers a wide range of choices to create a personalized service.