Channelling the peace, balance and tranquillity of the Hubei region’s lush countryside, INTO Hotel Chibi offers an oasis of calm and quiet luxury. Find true escape from the strains of modern life, tucked away amid swaying bamboo forests and Jiangnan gardens. Balancing traditional heritage with contemporary charm, the hotel’s palate of calming neutrals and natural materials is paired with sleek minimalism, creating the ultimate setting for a relaxing retreat.
Choose from a range of immaculately presented suites, all offering unique aspects, from stunning forest or garden views to cosy log cabin ambience. Expect high ceilings, deep soaking tubs and delicate Le Labo fragrances throughout. Make time for quiet reflection in the communal Book Gallery, or enjoy a ceremonial tasting (and panoramic views) in the hotel’s private mountainside Tea House.
Beyond Hotel Chibi, take an excursion to the nearby wetlands for an immersive bird watching experience on the shores of Donggang Lake. Delve deeper into the region’s fascinating military history, with the Three Kingdoms Chibi Culture tour. Or stay cocooned within the sanctuary of the hotel, immersing yourself in bamboo forest yoga or a sensory lesson in ancient incense lore.
"The ambiance is truly exceptional, and the toiletries are from renowned luxury brands. Yingtu Mountain Abode • Chibi – A Must-Experience Hotel in China, truly 'A Paradigm of Eastern Aesthetics Worth Dwelling In.' It foregoes ostentatious grandeur, choosing instead to meticulously refine a Zen-like spirit. Here, twenty ethereal rooms are enveloped by winding moss-kissed paths and graceful, seven-layered bamboo screens. From Tang and Song-style eaves, the moonlight softly drapes, conjuring images of pine-scented tea ceremonies. Blue bricks subtly bear the imprint of Chibi's profound cultural legacy, while bamboo groves seem to cradle the millennium-old ink fragrance of the Siku Quanshu. Timber beams gently resonate with the melodious trilling of mountain birds, and as the stone lanterns begin to glow, they orchestrate an intimate dialogue between the soothing sounds of singing bowls and flowing springs."