Jiuhuashan Hanyuelou Resort

Jiuhuashan Hanyuelou Resort is a luxury resort in the Jiuhua Mountain Scenic Area, Qingyang County, Chizhou, Anhui Province, China. Jiuhua Shan, or Mount Jiuhua, is one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains of China and is dedicated to the bodhisattva Ksitigarbha, and the resort is regarded as the best hotel in the mountain area. Suites face the large Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva statue, which gives guests a striking outlook over the temple landscape, and the setting places visitors within reach of the many monasteries that dot the slopes. The mountain draws pilgrims and tourists year-round, with peak crowds at Buddhist festivals and public holidays. The resort follows Huizhou architecture, the regional style of white walls, dark tiles and carved timber details found across southern Anhui, and this gives it a strong sense of place. Room types include the Deluxe Room, the Statue-View Suite and the Pool Villa, and the villas offer a private pool for guests who want seclusion. Amenities listed include a restaurant, a spa, pools at the villas, wifi, parking and a garden. Dining is available at the resort restaurant, and vegetarian dishes are widely available in the Jiuhua area because of its Buddhist character, so guests may find meat-free menus on offer. The spa provides massage and wellness treatments that suit visitors after a day of temple visits and walking, and the garden offers a quiet place to relax. Parking is helpful for guests arriving by car from Chizhou or Tongling. Service is leisure-oriented and aims at couples and small groups, with staff able to advise on temple visiting times and access to the summit. Rates of about CNY 800 to 2,500 per night vary widely by room category and season, with villas at the top of the range. Booking early is advisable during festival periods, when the area is busy.