Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts opens its new resort in Yunnan on September 1, 2005. The Banyan Tree Ringha is set against the backdrop of the Temple of the Five Wisdom Buddhas and faces the Ringha River.

The Banyan Tree Ringha resort is made of authentic Tibetan farmhouses that were personally selected and purchased by the hotel group, taken down and reconstructed in the traditional style of meticulously piling the logs one on top of another in a new site at Ringha Valley. This ensured that no newly cut timber were required, while the original character of the dwellings were kept intact.

Banyan Tree Ringha features 32 Tibetan suites and lodges. Each room comes with a luxuriously designed bathroom fitted with a handcrafted wooden bathtub.

The lobby with a blazing fireplace, restaurant, bar lounge and library will also be located in the Tibetan houses. The interior is decorated with contemporary Tibetan art and crafts, featuring exquisitely woven rugs and drapes in bright and vibrant colours. The resort will also offer guests the signature Banyan Tree Spa and Banyan Tree Gallery.

The resort will offer a selection of unique tour options that draws guests to absorb the breath-taking sights and intriguing cultural landscape, while treating them to the finer touches and services in true Banyan Tree style.