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Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort & Spa Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has announced that its flagship property in China is on schedule to open in Q4 2012.
Located in the idyllic mountainous region of Yunnan Province, Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort & Spa is set amongst lush gardens on the banks of the Luosuo River. It will comprise 80 deluxe guestrooms, as well as 23 pool villas with private plunge pools, state-of-the-art entertainment facilities, and exclusive butler service. Xishuangbanna is home to the world’s
largest botanical gardens and the indigenous Dai people, who are renowned for their folklore and colourful festivals. Their culture will provide the inspiration for the interior design scheme, being undertaken
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by Thailand-based P49 Deesign & Associates. According to the firm, interiors take cues from local Dai art, with natural wood and clay finishes enhanced by splashes of yellow and red. The resort will offer a selection of Dai and
Northern Thai cuisine, with the opportunity to learn to prepare Dai dishes in a cooking classes. Also on site will be an Anantara Spa, a business centre with Wi-Fi and iPads for guest use, and Yoga and Tai Chi classes overlooking the river. Anantara Sanya Resort & Spa, on the
southernmost point of Hainan Island, is also slated to open in 2012. This will be joined by the recently announced Anantara Emei Resort & Spa and Anantara Wulong Resort & Spa in 2013.
PROJECT DETAILS
Operator: Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas Architect: Architectural and Engineering Design Institute of Yunnan Province Interior Designer: P49 Deesign & Associates Landscape Architect: Peridian Asia Pte Ltd.
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