Dali Taoxi Mengdie Secret Manor,Nurtured by the exquisite landscapes of Cangshan’s Peach Stream, it is an upscale resort manor integrating life aesthetics, local culture and natural healing. Crafted by the owner over more than a decade alongside one of the Eighteen Streams of Cangshan, it stands as a vessel of time and a spiritual sanctuary.
"Zhuangzi Dreamed of Butterflies; dwell in the Peach Blossom Land. Here you reclaim the poetry and freedom between Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake."
Polished through years of refinement, it has evolved from an original secluded mountain retreat into an exclusive hideaway that embraces traditional Chinese culture and local spirit, blending wild luxury with private hot springs. Every corner of the estate is bathed in the breeze of Cangshan, the moonlight of Erhai Lake, and the earthly poetic charm of Dali.
This is no sterile luxury hotel, but an immersive local experience centered on natural healing, cultural immersion and spiritual awakening. Rise early for a hike into Cangshan Mountain, listen to the gurgling Peach Stream, and watch sea of clouds drift over pine forests. Spend the afternoon sipping authentic Dali tea in the Zen courtyard, as sunlight and shadow linger upon Bai ethnic wood carvings. At night, fall asleep to mountain breezes, with a sky full of stars twinkling overhead.
Tucked away in lush gardens, our guest rooms infuse Bai ethnic intangible cultural heritage, local art, yoga meditation and natural healing into every moment of your stay. Every guest may cast aside weariness amid mountains and rivers, find inner peace in cultural nourishment, and reconnect with oneself through healing serenity.
At Taoxi Mengdie, what you encounter is far more than a manor—it is the most authentic way of life in Dali. With Cangshan as your backdrop and the Three Pagodas as your mirror, mountains and rivers as your neighbors and poetry as your constant companion, this is an ideal abode where everyday life turns into a poem.
"I can't fault this hotel! Location is excellent, walking distance to Three Pagodas (left 10mins) and also walking distance to the North Gate of the old town, turn right 5-10 mins straight line. The hotel grounds and restaurant have a view of the pagodas. Our room was huge, quiet and had everything you might need. Some very nice details too, cups, glasses, cutlery, all very stylish; turn down service with milk. Breakfast was very good, not huge, bit it had lots of local specialties and standard western items. However, probably one of the biggest hotel assets is Kadi, French GM (especially if you are foreigner). He was super helpful, very informative and knowledgable about the area and he gave us some great tips for visiting local sites, how best to visit pagodas, where to go exactly on the Erhai lake (not the usual spots) and he suggested really great places to eat, just listen to his recommendations; he even made chef make us rose petal salad for breakfast, as the days we were there it wasn't offered for breakfast :). Other staff was great too, no English spoken (except Kadi), but everyone was very responsive on WeChat. I just wish we stayed more then 2 days, Dali has much to offer!"