Garrya Mù Cang Chải has opened its doors as the world’s largest bamboo-structured resort, blending immersive wellness, cultural authenticity and quiet luxury.
Banyan Group’s first-ever Garrya property in the country is perched 1,000 metres above sea level amidst Northern Vietnam’s sculpted rice terraces and mist-cloaked peaks.
This sanctuary of stillness is tucked within Yen Bai province’s Mù Cang Chải district, an officially designated National Heritage Landscape, making it the region’s first internationally branded hospitality offering.
According to general manager Thinh Phan: “We didn’t set out to create just another retreat: we wanted to shape a place where the mountains themselves could do the talking. From the architecture to the guest journey, every detail is rooted in the land and its heritage, making the resort more than a luxury retreat. It’s a cultural destination where guests can slow down, listen inward and reconnect with what truly matters.”
Inspired by nature and a sense of place
Designed in partnership with renowned Vietnamese studio LG Architects, Garrya Mù Cang Chải is deeply rooted in its sense of place, drawing inspiration from the region’s cultural symbols and rich traditions.
Bamboo serves as a representation of the Vietnamese people, while brocade motifs reflect the artistry of the H’Mong, whose connection to the land has shaped the iconic rice terraces and way of life.
Sweeping bamboo structures blend seamlessly with the terrain, offering floor-to-ceiling views of terraced valleys and private villas that open into the clouds.
Across 110 rooms, suites, and villas, the brand’s “beauty in simplicity” design ethos comes alive through private wellness spaces, valley-facing terraces, and naturally ventilated interiors that echo the serenity of the landscape.
A scenic six-hour drive from Hanoi, Garrya Mù Cang Chải offers more than a journey into the mountains, it opens the door to Vietnam’s cultural soul.
With easy access to revered sites such as Mam Xoi Hill, Khau Pha Pass, and the Mù Cang Chải Bamboo Forest, the resort invites guests to connect with the rhythms of the land, the heritage of the H’Mong people, and a slower, more intentional way of travel.
