Journey to The Hidden Valley Resort, the first glamping boutique resort in Shangri-la, Yunnan. The 7-hectare resort sits on sprawling meadows surrounded by majestic mountains. It unravels the beauty of the Himalayas, offering a unique travel experience at 3,160 metres above sea level – and is just 20 minutes from the Diqing Shangri-la Airport. With full board lodging, the Resort take care of everything from accommodation, farm-to-table meals, and guided activities to airport transfers. An itinerary will be designed for you by our Adventure Concierge - tailored to your interests and the seasonal highlights. This way, we invite guests to rejuvenate, reawaken their senses and experience the true essence of Tibetan life in a fuss-free way. Immerse yourself in a total cultural and adventure-rich experience.
Service by the friendly and hardworking staff is personalized and well thought-after!
I stayed in the glamping tent that had all the modern necessities making it feel like it’s no different from a luxurious hotel room. From heated showers to smart WC and WiFi connections, the tent is sure to make one amazed at the effort and ingenuity gone into making it possible. Stepping out of the modern glamping tent and into the fields of the resort adorned with autumn flowers, it is truly a surreal experience.
The resort itself offers a myriad of activities and excursions. I did horse riding on the resort grounds and did a day excursion to Shika mountain, Tsumsetling Monastery and Shangri-La’s Old Town. The resort’s guide, Sonam, is knowledgeable and extremely friendly, showing us the local culture and cuisine.
Dining at the resort gives one a homely feel with the fireplace crackling by the side and hearty meals dished out by the resort’s chef.
And as if all that isn’t enough, the staff surprised us with a birthday cake and a card placed in our tent to celebrate my friend’s advanced birthday which they had taken their own initiative to do so!
All in all, in my opinion, this resort beats any luxury hotel stay hands down!
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Date of stay: October 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from xinying_hv, Manager at The Hidden Valley Resort, Shangri-la, Yunnan Province, China
Responded 16 Feb 2020
Dear 391robing, Thank you for taking time to share your great experience at The Hidden Valley Resort. We are delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay with us. It was a pleasure for us to serve both of you at the resort and prepare an itinerary that suits your travel needs. Once again, thank you so much for your kind compliment and I will share it with the team. Do stay in touch with us through our Facebook page ("The Hidden Valley Resort, Shangri-la") or Instagram (@thehiddenvalleyresort). We look forward to welcoming you back at The Hidden Valley Resort soon! Sincerely, Xin Ying Marketing Manager
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We stayed at the Hidden Valley in December. We stayed in the rooms rather than the tents so that we would not be freezing. That said, the tents and rooms both have heated mattresses and space heaters - they are nice and warm. The rooms that are not warm are the "main house", unfortunately. Due to the high ceilings, burning fireplaces do very little to add heat to the main room (also where we eat, drink, etc). The team was very accommodating and got us extra heaters so that we could sit in the main house, but it was definitely not the most comfortable. Bring lots of layers and expect to be a bit cold. The food is delicious, especially the homemade noodles! Breakfasts are great. Make sure you take a short ride on the Tibetan horses which are right outside the door.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from hiddenvalley_yunnan, Marketing Manager at The Hidden Valley Resort, Shangri-la, Yunnan Province, China
Responded 22 Jan 2020
Dear 5travelpros, Thank you for taking time to share your experience at The Hidden Valley Resort. We sincerely appreciate your feedback about our heating system in the lobby. Our management is extremely concerned about the experience you had at our resort and we have taken extra measures to ensure guests feel warm at the lobby during winter period. On the other hand, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and the complimentary horseriding at our resort. Thank you for the kind compliments and I will share it with the team. Do stay in touch with us through our Facebook page ("The Hidden Valley Resort, Shangri-la") or Instagram (@thehiddenvalleyresort). We look forward to welcoming you back at The Hidden Valley Resort soon! Sincerely, Xin Ying Marketing Manager
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Our party, consisting of 4 adults and 5 children aged 6-8 recently had the pleasure of staying at the Hidden Valley Resort for 5 nights.
We stayed in the Tented rooms as well of the farmhouse rooms which were both very well appointed, and we were very happy with with Hazel providing us with a complementary room to accommodate our family comfortably as well as providing us a space with a shared living room where everyone could gather. We spent most of our hotel time in the main building where the meals were excellent, and we had a nice view/access to the large field where the resorts 2 horses roamed freely, and the kids could catch grasshoppers and fly kites (we brought our own kites)
Many thanks to the Hazel and the Staff for providing us such an unforgettable experience. They were very eager to please, and often went of their way to make special dishes to ensure everyone enjoyed their included meals.
Thanks also goes to Sonnam, who was our tourguide and pseudo child minder during our tours around Shangrila. His knowledge of the area and experience made the tours unique.
Despite some of our group having trouble adjusting to the altitude, the comforts provided by Hidden Valley helped us feel good regardless.
Thank you also to the resorts Laoye' for accompanying us on hikes and spending time to forage for fresh mushrooms for us after hearing that we were interested in finding some. We were able to have them for lunch on the day we left,
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from The Hidden Valley Resort , General Manager at The Hidden Valley Resort, Shangri-la, Yunnan Province, China
Responded 21 Jul 2021
Dear Acecushy, Thank you for taking time to share your great experience at The Hidden Valley Resort. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, be it the activities or the food that we prepared. Once again, thank you for your kind compliments to the team and I will share it with them. Do stay in touch with us through our Facebook page ("The Hidden Valley Resort, Shangri-la") or Instagram (@thehiddenvalleyresort). We look forward to welcoming you back at The Hidden Valley Resort soon! Sincerely, Marketing Manager
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The trip to the valley was a short ride indeed and when we reached, we were amazed at how spectacular the view was, with clouds wrapping the tip of the valley hills. We were greeted by Lao Ye at the entrance followed by the staffs at the lobby. Our room was spacious and clean with fireplace, and the bed is fitted with heater. Even the bathroom has a heater. We were well fed with fine delicious meals and even get to eat local dishes not only in the resort but outside as well while we're out sightseeing. The itinerary prepared by Xin Ying was well planned for us and we enjoyed every bits of it. From the scenic trips to monasteries to visiting local tibetan house as well as oil painting and horse riding, every moment was a memorable experience for us.
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Date of stay: September 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from xinying_hv, Manager at The Hidden Valley Resort, Shangri-la, Yunnan Province, China
Responded 9 Feb 2020
Dear AzharRabian, Thank you for taking time to share your great experience at The Hidden Valley Resort. We are delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay with us. Our housekeeping team do their utmost best to ensure that guests will have a good rest after a day out exploring Shangri-la. It was a pleasure for us to plan an itinerary and prepare food that suits your dietary needs. Once again, thank you so much for your kind compliment to the team and I will share it with them. Do stay in touch with us through our Facebook page ("The Hidden Valley Resort, Shangri-la") or Instagram (@thehiddenvalleyresort). We look forward to welcoming you back at The Hidden Valley Resort soon! Sincerely, Xin Ying Marketing Manager
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The hidden valley resort is such a rare find. We were looking for a last minute getaway that didn't require us to do much planning. We were sold by the idea of having a full board, all inclusive stay here that included land tours.
Xinying from the Singapore office planned our whole trip perfectly and answered every single question we had patiently. Including what to pack for the unpredictable weather there.
We were initially apprehensive about the price we had to pay. But we have to say that the stay here was worth every penny. This resort sets the benchmark for hospitality. The personal touch by all the staff members here made our stay absolutely memorable. Thank you, Sonam, laoye, xiaochun, lamu, yangzhong and ah ga for taking such good care of us. We can't wait to see all of you again!
The accommodation has its rustic charm. Location was perfect. The food was amazing. The day tours were well planned. We really couldn't ask for more. 7days here passed all too quickly.
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Date of stay: October 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from hiddenvalley_yunnan, Marketing Manager at The Hidden Valley Resort, Shangri-la, Yunnan Province, China
Responded 22 Jan 2020
Dear mossil58, Thank you for taking time to share your great experience at The Hidden Valley Resort. We are delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay with us. It was a pleasure for us to customize an itinerary that suits your travel needs. Thank you so much for your kind compliment to the team and I will share it with them. Do stay in touch with us through our Facebook page ("The Hidden Valley Resort, Shangri-la") or Instagram (@thehiddenvalleyresort). We look forward to welcoming you back at The Hidden Valley Resort soon! Sincerely, Xin Ying Marketing Manager
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Staff was friendly all through the whole trip. They were consistently looking out for us and smiley throughout from when they pick us up till they drop us off at the airport. Food was really good as well! I look forward to all meals and meals out of the resort wasn’t even as nice as the ones being served in house! House keeping is twice a day.
Xin Ying is really helpful and patient with planning out the itinerary. At the start I asked to do everything since I’m there for 5 nights, but upon looking through the itinerary I decided to do a chiller trip. She made really good recommendations and I really enjoyed all the places that we went to!
Resort is really scenic as well and nice to just chill. Please do try their house cocktail! I love it! The full board price is worth every dollar! I will be back!
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Date of stay: October 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from xinying_hv, Manager at The Hidden Valley Resort, Shangri-la, Yunnan Province, China
Responded 9 Feb 2020
Dear Jmboh, Thank you for taking time to share your great experience at The Hidden Valley Resort. We are delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay with us, especially the food which our chef prepared it with seasonal ingredients. It was definitely a pleasure for us to customize an itinerary that suits your travel needs. Once again, thank you so much for your kind compliment to the team and I will share it with them. Do stay in touch with us through our Facebook page ("The Hidden Valley Resort, Shangri-la") or Instagram (@thehiddenvalleyresort). We look forward to welcoming you back at The Hidden Valley Resort soon! Sincerely, Xin Ying Marketing Manager
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Hidden Valley was a true delight and great home base for my travels in the region. It is peaceful, serene, beautiful, and the stay comes with food as well as a daily itinerary of cultural, nature or hiking trips that were well planned and organized. I especially enjoyed the trips that the hotel and guide organized to some hidden gem monasteries in the region (Dongzhulin) - this was a special spiritual experience that I did not expect from staying here! Besides this, there are so many other activities that would be great for families and children on the property. There is horse riding on leash that would be suitable for beginners or children, as well as painting and other arts activities to keep family members of various ages busy. I’d highly recommend this hotel especially for families (though at no point in my trip as a solo traveler did I feel inconvenienced by other guests or families around - there’s enough privacy on the grounds). The service and food were impeccable, and the staff tried their best to make sure all your needs are met. I’d recommend a stay at this property and look forward to returning.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from The Hidden Valley Resort , General Manager at The Hidden Valley Resort, Shangri-la, Yunnan Province, China
Responded 31 Oct 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to stay with us at The Hidden Valley Resort and taking the time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, as well as the activities that we planned. Our team strives to create exceptional experiences for our valued guests through our warm hospitality, and we are glad to hear that we have made your stay exceptional in every aspect. We look forward to turning your next memorable visit Tashi Delek!
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We just spent 6 nights at the hidden valley resort with my family. We absolutely loved it! It is the most special resort I have ever stayed in China. It is so beautiful and peaceful. We stayed in a tent and it was wonderful! Even though you are in the middle of nature, the tent is so comfortable with shower, beds and private bathroom! We will surely come back! The whole team is amazing and so friendly, especially the charming and professional manager of the resort: Sonam. He is just the best!
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Response from Xin Ying C, General Manager at The Hidden Valley Resort, Shangri-la, Yunnan Province, China
Responded 17 Aug 2020
Dear Juan Ignacio M, Thank you for taking time to share your great experience at The Hidden Valley Resort. We are delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay with us. It was definitely a pleasure and honor for me to customize the trip based on your travel needs. Once again, thank you so much for your kind compliment to the team and I will share it with them. Do stay in touch with us through our Facebook page ("The Hidden Valley Resort, Shangri-la") or Instagram (@thehiddenvalleyresort). We look forward to welcoming you back at The Hidden Valley Resort soon! Sincerely, Xin Ying Marketing Manager
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The service was outstanding; the staff were warm and friendly, and the resort was surrounded by beautiful nature and scenery. The activities were well-planned and varied, from hiking to cultural home visits. The food was fantastic, prepared with farm-to-table ingredients. The glamping tents had, unfortunately, been damaged so we stayed in the suites. The suites were spacious and cosy and we had a comfortable time. Overall, Hidden Valley Resort is the perfect destination for relaxation, excellent service, engaging activities, and superb food. Highly recommended!
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from The Hidden Valley Resort , General Manager at The Hidden Valley Resort, Shangri-la, Yunnan Province, China
Responded 13 Aug 2024
Dear Valued guest, Thank you for choosing to stay with us at The Hidden Valley Resort and taking the time to share your experience with us. It gives us great pleasure to know that you've enjoyed your recent stay with us. I have shared your feedback with the whole team. We all feel very encouraged and are deeply grateful for that. Thank you again, and we look forward to welcoming you and your family again in the near future. Tashi Delek! Sincerely, Marketing Manager
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My friends and I had an amazing experience at the Hidden Valley Resort! The staff truly went above and beyond in looking after us and making sure our stay was perfect. We were able to do the horse riding and dress up in Tibetan clothing with lots of pictures. All of the meals were excellent especially the hotpot dinner. The rooms were clean, comfortable and warm. Also the surroundings were so peaceful and really made us feel like we were in such a special place! Huge shoutout to Hazel and Sonam who helped us feel so comfortable. I would highly recommend this place.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from The Hidden Valley Resort , General Manager at The Hidden Valley Resort, Shangri-la, Yunnan Province, China
Responded 21 Dec 2023
Dear Valued guest, Thank you for choosing to stay with us at The Hidden Valley Resort and taking the time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, be it the activities or the food that we prepared. Thank you for your kind compliments to the team and I will share it with them. Once again, our team take great pride in knowing they delivered the service you deserve when staying with us. We look forward to welcoming you back at The Hidden Valley Resort soon! Tashi Delek!
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There are more places to choose from in the Shangri-La County area.
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ChinaYunnanDiqing Tibetan Autonomous PrefectureShangri-La County
NUMBER OF ROOMS
14
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