Yourantai signifies “a terrace of serenity” in Chinese. The name is inspired by the life and philosophy of an ancient poet, Su Dongpo, from Song Dynasty (1037-1101).
Overlooking the majestic and mystic Mekong river, the domain occupies about 17000 sqm of hilly land in Jinghong, Xishuangbanna, the tropical corner of Yunnan. The lodge is built in typical Dai style, decorated with Chinese antique furniture and surrounded by a luxuriant tropical garden and forest.
Owned and managed by a Swiss and a Taiwaneses, Laobo and Lynn, Yourantai offers a serene atmosphere that keeps the heart of all who visit here.
Palm Villa is a precious villa with generous view over the Mekong, ideal for couple in honeymoon or family of 2-3 persons.
Magnolia Cottage is a large wooden semi-suspended structure, with separated Left and Right Aisles, to be rented individually or together. Each of the two rooms are equipped with: big ‘kang’ platform with two single mattresses to be put together as a king-size bed or separated into two single beds made of tropical wood.
Dai GuestHouse is a fully equipped wooden cottage, “sandwiched” between an exuberant flower garden and our incipient forest, ideal for family of 2-3 persons.
Riverhouse Room is adjacent to the grand terrace, which offers a grand view over the Mekong river. Century-old Chinese antique furniture give this room an aura of a forgotten epoch.
