Away from the hustle and bustle, discover some beautiful hotels in the desert for an exotic and exceptional experience. These desert retreats, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes of rock, orange and red sand and high dunes, invite you to recharge your batteries, meditate and disconnect. Nestled on the edge of magnificent desert expanses, desert hotels offer a unique experience of comfort and authenticity. Let yourself be seduced by the tranquillity and beauty of the desert’s remarkable flora and fauna. Scroll down to see some of the desert hotels you can stay at in China.

Jangala Dunhuang (Dunhuang, Gansu)

Rooted in the Sanskrit word for ‘oasis’, the ethos of this boutique hotel is reflected in everything from its Gobi Desert backdrop to its beautiful rooms and suites. It places you at the heart of nature and its hidden wonders. Outside, the Water View Theatre hosts a variety of year-round shows, while the Courtyard and Oasis View rooms are luxurious displays of desert and sky. In between delicious meals at Silk & Spice restaurant and cocktails at the world-class Mirage Bar, you can greet the sun with yoga or set up camp in the desert.

Dongyi Dunhuang Hotels and Resorts (Dunhuang, Gansu)

The hotel draws on the traditional forms of the people of the North West to make the building blend in with its surroundings, as if it had grown out of nature. The suites have terraces overlooking the sandy hills and gardens. The hotel complex also includes art galleries, artists’ studios and other areas designed for different functions. The hotel is located just 10km from Dunhuang railway station and 12km from Dunhuang airport.

Desert Star Hotel (Zhongwei, Ningxia)

 Desert Star Hotel is located in Shapotou Tourist Area. The wooden tent house and the desert observation room are located in the middle of the desert and enjoy the reputation of “breathing house”. Swim in the outdoor swimming pool, enjoy a spa treatment in the massage room or play a game of sand volleyball. The hotel is close to many attractions in Zhongwei such as Tengger Golden Sand Sea.

Lotus Hotel  (Dalad Banner, Inner Mongolia)

This is an eco-friendly resort built without bricks, tiles, sand, stones, cement and steel. The architecture looks like a white lotus flower in the desert. The rooms are simply furnished in wood with a large French window where you can see the vast desert all day without leaving your room. As an all-inclusive resort, the room rate includes meals, drinks and entertainment provided by the resort or Whistling Dune Bay. Depending on the package you choose, the inclusion will vary slightly.

Yinchuan Helan Anmo Hotel (Helan, Ningxia)

Surrounded by mountains and vineyards, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Helan Mountains, overlooking thousands of acres of vineyards and feel the beauty of nature. The hotel has an 18-metre high Wine Art Room where you can immerse yourself in the world of wine. In addition, the Red Wine Spa Centre offers a unique relaxation experience. The hotel features facilities such as an indoor heated infinity pool, a high-end banquet hall, a Tang-style pool dessert bar, Dorma Camp lifestyle café, a fitness centre and a children’s room.

The Desert Galaxy Hotel (Zhongwei, Ningxia)

The hotel has two room types, the Galaxy Room (56 square metres) and the Sand View Room (35 square metres). The resort offers an all-inclusive service. You can enjoy complimentary breakfast, dinner, camp pick up and drop off and full time camp activities. You can enjoy meals such as breakfast buffet, hot pot buffet, luxury outdoor meals and afternoon tea.

If you would like to add a hotel to your future trip in China, please feel free to chat with our travel consultants. They will help you make a plan based on your needs!