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Old Feb 16, 2023 | 3:21 am
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Originally Posted by download
I am currently in the mainland and was recently thinking of vacationing at Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain, but just when I was about to book, saw that IHG benefits aren’t available. Currently reconsidering since that lowers the value proposition significantly for me.

So, hoping to crowdsource here—what are your favorite luxury hotels/resorts in the mainland outside of cities? Bonus points if Marriott, IHG, or Hilton. Thanks in advance for the recommendations 😃
I spent years researching this when I was stuck in the mainland! Would agree with the other comments that your money is probably better spent outside of China these days, but a few ideas:
  • Intercontinental 1000 Island Lake Resort (Qiandaohu) - near-ish Hangzhou
  • Intercontinental Sanya Bay, Hainan
  • Banyan Tree Zhuhai
  • Banyan Tree Yangshuo
  • Hilton resort Dali, Yunnan - didn't actually stay here in the end, but looked good when I was researching
  • Several international chain resorts around Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan - again, never made it here (flights to the local airport were terrible during covid), but looked like there were a few good options.
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