A new luxury resort is coming to one of China’s most scenic destinations. Minor Hotels and its Chinese joint venture, Funyard Minor, have partnered with YouChao International Tourism Hotel Co. Ltd. to develop Anantara Thousand Island Lake Resort.
The resort will be located on the banks of Qiandao Lake in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province and is slated to open in October 2027.
The 160-room resort will span 36,000 square meters and is designed to highlight the unique natural beauty of Qiandao Lake, the world’s most island-rich freshwater lake. Visitors will have access to cultural and outdoor activities, from exploring historic Silk Road trade hubs to fishing at the Longchuanwan National Fishing Centre.
“This cooperation marks another significant milestone in our expansion in the Yangtze Delta Region, while also showcasing our deep commitment and confidence in the Chinese market. We look forward to this project bringing positive economic impact to the local community and promoting the sustained development of the tourism industry,” said Eddy Tiftik, vice president of development for Greater China at Minor Hotels Group and a board member of Funyard Minor China.
Accommodation options will range from 62 to 340 square meters. Dining facilities will include all-day dining, specialty and Chinese restaurants. Guests can also enjoy amenities such as a fitness center, swimming pool, spa, tennis court, tea garden and a forest oxygen bar.
Conveniently located 22 kilometers from Qiandaohu Railway Station, the resort will offer easy access to major cities including Hangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing and Nanjing. Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is 150 kilometers away.
“We are delighted to join hands with Minor Hotels,” said Tang Wenyi, Chairman of YouChao International Tourism Hotel Co. Ltd. “We look forward to working closely with Minor Hotels to promote the development of the hotel industry in the area, create more commercial and social value and leverage Qiandao Lake’s immense potential as a world-class tourism destination.”
Minor Hotels currently operates four hotels in China and aims to expand to 15 properties within the next three years. Globally, Minor Hotels operates more than 560 hotels, resorts and residences across 58 countries under eight brands. A member of the Global Hotel Alliance, Minor Hotels is planning to over 280 hotels by the end of 2027.
