Gyalthan Dzong Hotel

ZHONGDIAN SHANGRI LA

Diqing Tobetan Autonomous, CN

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At Gyalthang Dzong Hotel in Yunnan, china you will discover your own Shangri-la. A distant and secluded hideaway of great beauty and peacefulness. A remote paradise on earth where harmony reigns, where the gods walk among the people, and where man and nature embrace for a holiday in a place as novel as it is ancient. Choose an Angsana-managed hotel. Gyalthang Dzong Hotel is a typical Tibetan building but with a unique architecture in Tibetan Lamasery- style. A lamasery is a monastery for Lamas - Buddhist monks who are spiritually qualified to lead people towards enlightenment. The place is not new to travelers. The Southern Silk Road began in Sichuan province to the north, crossed the length of Yunnan and continued on to Vietnam. Some 2,000 years later, the region gained a new mystique as the setting in James Hilton's novel -Lost Horizon-. Today, with the opening of China and its emergence as an exotic destination, visit the most unexplored corner of all - Gyalthang Dzong Hotel. Gyalthang lies snugly in a wide valley, sheltered by soaring white-peaked mountains. Altitudes of 3,600mabove sea level exaggerate the effects of seasons, which mark the landscape with vivid character. Spring sees the hills and valleys carpeted with pink rhododendrons over verdant grazing pastures. Autumn molds summer hues into warmer tones of fiery gold, orange and rust, which lend warmth and an intimate ambience to the interiors of Gyalthang Dzong Hotel. Its secure location is only a 15-minute walk from the town of Gyalthang and only 5 minutes away from Shangri-la airport by car, on the southeastern outskirts of the city. Gyalthang Dzong Hotel brings international standards of service to the Tibetan borders while maintaining the small and cozy scale of a boutique hotel. In keeping with Tibetan Lamasery style, all rooms face inwards towards a central courtyard, which hosts al fresco dining and an informal outdoor space. Inside the rooms, the interior decor uses vibrant color and ethnic textiles to create an intimate ambience while exuding the spirit of an Angsana-managed hotel.

Room Information

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Vibrant colour and ethnic textiles incorporated with the decorative motif of the endless knot create an intimate ambience while exuding the spirit of an Angsana-managed hotel. Enjoy unforgettable views over the expansive valley and towering mountains or otherwise towards the -protector- hill behind our retreat. Each room features two mattresses on a raised platform, idd telephone, in room bathroom with hot water, heater, writing desk, wardrobe, luggage rack and coffee/tea facilities.

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As with the deluxe rooms, vibrant color and ethnic textiles incorporated with the decorative motif of the endless knot create an intimate ambience while exuding the spirit of an Angsana-managed hotel. Each suite comprises of a living room, bedroom and 2 bathrooms to provide additional space and comfort. The perfect space from which to enjoy the unforgettable views over the expansive valley and towering mountains. Each suite also features idd telephone, in room bathroom with hot water, heater, writing desk, wardrobe, luggage rack and coffee/tea facilities.

Directions

From Shangri-La Diqing Airport: SE

5 Minutes Away From Shangri-La Airport By Car

From Kunming International Airport: NW

By air: Yunnan Airlines flies from Kunming to Shangri-la Airport four times a day during the high season and once a day during the low season. Flight duration is approximately 1 hr. By road: from Kunming to Gyalthang -709km via Dali - takes 2 days.

Restaurants

Metok Pema Restaurant

Daily - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Western, Chinese and Tibetan fare - Metok Pema Restaurant is named after the lotus flower, a symbol of purity. The restaurant focuses on morning and evening meals as guests typically spend the day out on tour or away trekking. Our daily breakfast buffet will satisfy the heartiest of appetites with a variety of of breads, fresh fruits and juices as well as hot local and western dishes. At lunchtime choose between a lighter menu or more substantial dishes. Whichever your preference, try our menu which features sandwiches, pizza, pasta dishes, and rice and noodle dishes.

Courtyard Cafe

Daily During Spring and Summer

Cocktails, light food, beverages our lovely courtyard cafe was originally named after George Forrest, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburghs pioneer botanist who discovered Yunnan's extraordinary botanical biodiversity. Chairs and tables are arranged in spring and summer for cocktails, light food and beverages. The garden makes a casual and intimate setting for any special event.

Aku Lemu Bar

DAILY

Drinks - Named after the legendary Khampa hero, The Aku Lemu Bar remains true to its nomadic Tibetan origins with a cozy ambience and seating on a low platform next to the fireplace.