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Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan, China · Ritz-Carlton Reserve · Apex Luxury
The first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in China and the sixth in the world, Rissai Valley opened in June 2023 inside Jiuzhaigou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau. Its 87 villas were designed by WATG in collaboration with the late Jaya Ibrahim, laid out as an 'endless Tibetan knot' to resemble a cluster of traditional highland village buildings; the name 'Rissai' is itself the Tibetan word for 'village', a deliberate echo of Jiuzhaigou's own meaning: 'The Ravine of Nine Villages.'
- 87 rooms
- Opened 2023
- Architect: WATG
- Interiors: Jaya Ibrahim
About Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
- The name 'Rissai' is the Tibetan word for 'village', a choice that mirrors the original meaning of 'Jiuzhaigou' ('The Ravine of Nine Villages' in Chinese), linking the hotel's identity directly to the valley's Tibetan and Qiang cultural heritage.
- WATG designed the public area complex as an 'endless Tibetan knot', a sacred symbol in Tibetan Buddhism, so that the circulation through the resort has no visible beginning or end, creating a continuous loop of indoor and outdoor spaces.
- The resort was designed in collaboration with the late Jaya Ibrahim, the Indonesian designer known for his Aman-era work at Amanjiwo and Amangalla; Rissai Valley is among his last completed projects.
- Jiuzhaigou was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992 for its multi-tiered turquoise lakes, waterfalls, and forests fed by calcium carbonate-rich water, a setting so ecologically sensitive that hotel development within the valley is strictly controlled.
- Rissai Valley holds the Michelin Three Keys rating (2025), the only mainland China property to receive the Michelin top-tier hotel designation. The other Greater China Three Keys holder is Rosewood Hong Kong, which is in a different SAR jurisdiction.
History
Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is a contemporary ultra-luxury resort in Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan, operating under Marriott’s Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand. The property is shown on Marriott’s current China resort listings and spa listings, confirming it is open and active as of 2026. The hotel’s official presence emphasizes secluded luxury amid highland scenery and indigenous culture.
The first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in China and the sixth in the world, Rissai Valley opened in June 2023 inside Jiuzhaigou — a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau.
The setting
The hotel is in Jiuzhaigou, a scenic mountain area in northwestern Sichuan known for its protected landscapes and Tibetan/Qiang cultural context. Its positioning within a highland resort setting is central to the property's luxury and nature-focused identity.
Restaurants and bars
- Unverified from accessible authoritative sources — Restaurant
- Bo Ri Village — Restaurant · Local comfort food, including Sichuan noodles and family hot
- Cai Lin Xuan — Restaurant · Sichuan, Jiuzhaigou, Tibetan and Cantonese cuisines
- La Montagne — Restaurant · Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients
Experiences
- Rissai Spa — The six wonders of Jiuzhaigou, from its snow-peaked mountains to its emerald-green lakes, are transformed into well-being rituals crafted to restore peace and renew energy.
- Experiences (culture and nature) — Connections to culture and nature are nurtured through experiences that remind us that the world we know is a fraction of what there is to discover.
- Lobby Lounge — Lounge dining in the lobby.
Amenities
- Reserve-brand secluded luxury setting
- Spa
- Scenic highland resort location
- Nature and indigenous-culture programming
- Marriott Bonvoy booking and member rates
- Guest reviews and live-rate listing on Marriott
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
- Butler service
- EV charging
Awards
- MICHELIN Three Keys (2026)
- AHEAD Asia Resort (2024)
- AAA Five Diamond
- Condé Nast Readers' Choice
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star
- MICHELIN Keys
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