Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain, Chengdu, China

A mountain retreat where Taoist calm and nature take the lead

Right beside Qingcheng Mountain, Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain has the kind of setting that instantly shifts your pace. Mist drifts through the trees, courtyards open onto gardens, and the whole resort feels closer to a beautifully imagined village than a conventional hotel. It is peaceful without feeling remote, with Panda Valley, Dujiangyan and the region’s quieter villages all within easy reach when you want to see more of this side of China.

Warm woods, bamboo details and stone accents give the interiors a grounded, tactile feel. Rooms and suites are calm rather than showy, with soft colours, generous proportions and a strong connection to the greenery outside. Some open straight onto the courtyard for a more immediate sense of place, while others come with balconies and broader views. Villas add even more privacy, with separate entrances and the kind of space that makes a longer stay feel especially easy.

Dining has real range, but everything still feels tied to the landscape and the slower rhythm of the hotel. Thai dishes are served at Sala Thai, seasonal cooking and produce from the organic garden shape the menu at Farm2Fork, and Zi Qi Yuan brings together Chinese regional flavours in a more refined setting. Elsewhere, smaller spots keep things informal, from tea in the lounge to juices, pastries and easier bites between one part of the day and the next.