About this hotel
General information
Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve has a valley of its own in the mountains of Jiuzhaigou, in northern Sichuan, close to Jiuzhaigou National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site of turquoise lakes, tiered waterfalls and forests that change colour with the seasons. Around the resort lie some 730 km² of protected wilderness and the nine old mountain villages that gave Jiuzhaigou, the “Valley of Nine Villages”, its name.
The 87 villas are a modern take on the region’s old village houses: materials, colours, finishes and antiques follow local traditions, and the design draws on Tibetan culture. Every villa looks out to the Minshan range. Each guest is looked after by a personal host on call around the clock, who arranges walks, outings and activities; the resort also hosts weddings, private celebrations and corporate gatherings.
Location
The resort sits in the Zhongcha Valley in Zhangzha, the same small town as Jiuzhaigou National Park. Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport is about 78 km away: the resort arranges limousine transfers, as well as helicopter flights from the airport to a nearby helipad with onward car transport. Chengdu’s two international airports, Shuangliu and Tianfu, are 410 km and 466 km away; the nearest railway stations are Huanglong Jiuzhai and Songpan.
Spa
Rissai Spa takes its cue from the landscape of Jiuzhaigou, turning the valley’s six natural wonders — from snow-capped peaks to emerald lakes — into its signature rituals. There are seven treatment rooms, including two couples’ suites and a private suite, a heated indoor pool with a panoramic mountain view, a steam room, a therapy bath, a lap pool and a plunge pool, separate lounges for men and women and a spa restaurant. Signature treatments include the Eco Cellular Renew Ritual, an anti-ageing facial built on plant antioxidants; the Breath Flow Ritual, which pairs breathwork with massage; and the Eaglewood Vibration Ritual, a massage with agarwood oil and singing bowls. Scrubs and wraps, couples’ and in-villa massages, manicures, pedicures and hair treatments complete the menu.
Sports & leisure
The fitness centre is open around the clock with Technogym equipment, a movement studio for yoga and classes, a sauna and steam rooms. Everything else is built around the mountains and local traditions.
- hiking and cycling excursions through the nature reserve, evening stargazing; bicycles for hire
- home visits in the neighbouring villages, incense-making workshops and other encounters with local life and crafts
- mountain Pilates, waterfall yoga and botanical painting
- mahjong, billiards and table tennis
- guided or independent trips to Jiuzhaigou National Park, Huanglong National Park and the old town of Songpan; chauffeured buggies for getting around the resort
For children
Children have their own activities: arts and crafts, treasure hunts, kite-flying and time on the resort’s organic farm.
Restaurants & bars
Dining draws on the produce of the valley and moves easily between Sichuan flavours and European cooking.
- Bo Ri Village — market-style breakfast, lunch and dinner with Asian and Western dishes and local comfort food such as Sichuan noodles and family hot pot
- Cai Lin Xuan — Chinese restaurant serving Sichuan, Tibetan and Cantonese cuisine alongside Jiuzhaigou dishes; private dining room
- La Montagne — Mediterranean-inspired dinners built on local ingredients, with mountain views and a ten-seat private room looking into the kitchen
- Lobby Lounge — from noon until late: afternoon tea, classic cocktails, small-batch spirits from around the world and signature drinks with local flavours
Swimming
The heated indoor pool with a whirlpool is open daily, with a lifeguard on duty. The spa adds a lap pool and a plunge pool.
Pets
Pets are not accepted; service animals are welcome.
Rooms
All 87 units are villas with one, two or three bedrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, a private garden and a generous terrace with a fire pit overlooking the Minshan mountains, the forests and the old villages.
Every villa has a fireplace, a telescope, living and dining areas, a pantry kitchen with stove, fridge and microwave, a coffee and tea maker, a minibar, a bathroom with an oversized tub, separate rain shower and double vanity, complimentary Wi-Fi and a 24-hour personal host.
Reserve One Bedroom Villa
One-bedroom villa with a king bed, separate living room, kitchen and a terrace with a fire pit; sleeps up to three.
Deluxe Reserve Villa
One-bedroom villa with a king bed, living room, kitchen, fireplace and a terrace with a fire pit; sleeps up to three.
Premier Reserve Villa
One-bedroom villa with a king bed, living and dining areas and a terrace with a fire pit; sleeps up to three.
Reserve Two Bedroom Villa
Two-bedroom villa — one king, one with two single beds — with two bathrooms, a separate living room and a terrace; sleeps up to five.
Grand Reserve Villa
Two-bedroom villa (a king and two single beds) with living and dining areas, a kitchen and a terrace with a fire pit; sleeps up to five.
Zhongcha Villa
Three-bedroom villa — two kings and a room with two single beds — with three bathrooms, living and dining areas and a terrace; sleeps up to seven.
Rissai Villa
Three-bedroom villa (two kings, one room with two single beds) with three bathrooms, living and dining rooms and expansive terraces; sleeps up to seven.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.