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Aurua Yangshuo Sugar House
Yangshuo, Guangxi, China · Aurua · High Luxury
Vector Architects' Dong Gong and Ju Bin turned a 1960s working sugar mill on the Li River into Yangshuo Sugar House, which opened in 2017 as Alila Yangshuo. The swimming pool sits inside an industrial loading truss cantilevered over the water, and karst-facing villas are built in hollow concrete block. In 2024 the house left Alila and now runs under Aurua, with Sugar House Restaurant in the old refining room and 1969 Bar in the original press room.
- 113 rooms
- Opened 2017
- Neighborhood: 石板桥村
- Architect: Vector Architects (Dong Gong)
- Interiors: Ju Bin
About Aurua Yangshuo Sugar House
- Designed by Vector Architects (Dong Gong) with Ju Bin as a 1960s sugar-mill adaptive reuse.
- The swimming pool sits inside a preserved industrial loading truss cantilevered over the Li River.
- Opened in 2017 as Alila Yangshuo; now operates as Yangshuo Sugar House under Aurua.
- Minimalist karst-facing villas use contemporary hollow concrete block against the mill's original structures.
- Sugar House Restaurant occupies the old refining room; 1969 Bar occupies the original press room.
History
Vector Architects (Dong Gong) and Ju Bin converted a 1960s sugar mill on the Li River, preserving industrial structures including a riverside loading truss, and adding hollow concrete block buildings. The resort opened in 2017 as Alila Yangshuo. In 2024 it de-flagged and now operates as Yangshuo Sugar House under Aurua. The truss pool over the river is the signature architectural move.
Restaurants and bars
- Sugar House Restaurant — Restaurant · Farm-to-table Chinese
- 1969 Bar — Bar
- Qushui Restaurant — Restaurant
Experiences
- AURUA Experience curated activities — Bespoke activities across five themes: Cultural Learning, Conscious Living, Active Spirits, Culinary Arts and Couple Celebration.
- 'Impressions of Liu Sanjie' water show — Water show performed nightly on the Li River.
- Rock wall climbing — Rock wall climbing offered to guests.
Amenities
- Industrial truss pool cantilevered over the Li River
- Karst-facing villas
- AURUA Spa
- 1960s sugar mill adaptive reuse
- Leisure concierge for Li River and karst activities
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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