Cizhong Songtsam Lodge
Review of Paul, our expert agent
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Introduction to Songtsam Cizhong Lodge Hotel
Songtsam Cizhong Lodge, made of traditional stone, is originally located at the end of the small village of Cizhong, on the banks of the upper Mekong River, where some French and Swiss missionaries lived in the last century. After a year of renovations and refurbishments, the lodge reopened on December 20 with a fresh and revitalized look. The number of rooms increased from 10 to 26, with new windows offering stunning views of the Lancang River. In addition, the Songtsam Cizhong Winery was born, making this lodge the only winery hotel in Songtsam to date.
The modernized lodge features three guesthouse buildings, including function areas and a wine cellar. The roof of the main building is equipped with photovoltaic tiles, providing clean energy. The lodge now has 26 guesthouses, available in deluxe and suite configurations. Each room includes an open balcony, inviting guests to enjoy the valley’s pleasant climate, starry nights and moonlit views. Each room also includes a dedicated space for guests to enjoy a glass of wine while admiring the river, the breeze and the starry nights.
The lodge offers a restaurant, wellness spa, library, fitness center and swimming pool to enrich the guest experience. Exotic candlesticks, decorations and handicrafts throughout the property showcase a blend of Eastern and Western aesthetics. Outside, climbing ivy still adorns the lodge’s traditional Tibetan building.
The history of Cizhong wine dates back to 1898, when French missionaries introduced grape growing and traditional winemaking techniques to the region. Thus, viticulture began in the Shangri-La wine region. Although interrupted over time, these traditions were revived by the local community in the 1990s.
The small Catholic church built in this village is still in operation, you can hear the hymns in Tibetan, and the mass in Chinese. The Cizhong Lodge is ideally located at the end of the vineyards planted by the missionaries, enjoying a prime view of the church then the valley and its hilltop villages. Maximum comfort in the village, each room has a private terrace overlooking the vineyards and the church, quality service, welcoming and charming. Excellent cuisine (the village has many other crops than grapes).
Nestled between snow-capped mountains and deep valleys, the newly opened Songtsam Lodge Cizhong offers a unique experience as a vineyard hotel, combining the charm of vineyards, fine wine and a welcoming home. We warmly invite you to come back to Cizhong and enjoy the best vintages together.
We create tailor-made tours in Yunnan with, as minimum services, the reservation of all transport (car + train/plane) and accommodation. If you wish to make only a reservation for the Cizhong Songtsam Lodge hotel in Shangri-La, we suggest you do it on the website www.booking.com by clicking on this link: Cizhong Songtsam Lodge Reservation.
360° photos of the hotel
Find below a complete presentation of the Songtsam Lodge hotel via photos taken at 360°, allowing you to take a virtual tour of the hotel as if you were there!
Cizhong Lodge Reception
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Double room
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Bathroom
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Exterior, panoramic terrace overlooking Cizhong and the Mekong Valley
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Cizhong Lodge Restaurant
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Location of Songtsam Cizhong Lodge Hotel