Edition has announced the opening of its latest outpost with The Dali Edition in Yunman, Southwest China.

Set along the slopes of Cangshan Mountain at an elevation of 2,090 meters, The Dali Edition overlooks the expansive Erhai Lake, a landscape shaped by centuries of trade routes and cultural exchange connecting Southwest China with its neighbouring regions.

The hotel features 151 rooms and suites, including a collection of private villas with swimming pools, each thoughtfully oriented to frame views of the surrounding mountain, lake or landscaped gardens.

Conceived by Shenzhen Cheng Chung Design, the hotel unfolds as a modern neighbourhood, quietly integrated into its natural setting. Interiors are anchored in materials drawn from the region – including aged timber, bluestone and Erhai Lake pebbles, resulting in spaces that feel tactile, restrained and intentional.

Uninterrupted views inform the hotel’s materiality and palette, using Dali’s natural elements as a guiding canvas. Expansive glazing and open layouts create a sense of fluidity, balancing Eastern craftsmanship with a distinctly refined, international sensibility.

This design language extends within the guestrooms, where scale, proportion and natural light establish a sense of calm. Beginning at 60m², most rooms are oriented with views of Erhai Lake or Cangshan Mountain, with interiors layered in tactile materials and soft lighting to create an atmosphere of understated ease. Bathrooms, finished in white stone and articulated through subtle level changes and sunken soaking tubs, offer moments of stillness and retreat.

At 250m², the Presidential Suite expresses luxury through clarity and composition. An indoor pool, private courtyard and expansive terrace extend the living room experience, while floor-to-ceiling windows reinforce a sense of openness and connection to the landscape. Ceilings rising over five meters, anchored by a suspended fireplace and a sculptural stone chandelier, introduce balance and a quiet drama to the space.

Meanwhile, the hotel’s dining venues are designed as light-filled, tranquil spaces, allowing the culinary experience to take centre stage. Market at Edition features open kitchens that highlight craft and immediacy, while Kusho is centred on wood-fired cooking, drawing on the intensity of local hardwood charcoal. The brand’s signature Lobby Bar anchors the hotel’s social rhythm, transitioning from daytime tea service to evening cocktails. The hotel will also feature a Chinese Restaurant, where elements of Bai architecture unfold throughout the space, with lines, textures and materials harmoniously interwoven to create a dining environment that reflects the surrounding landscape.

The Dali Edition also introduces a collection of gathering spaces shaped by the dialogue between architecture and landscape. The Grand Ballroom is designed to move effortlessly from day to evening, supported by integrated lighting and acoustics, while an adjoining lawn extends the experience outdoors, framed by the presence of Cangshan Mountain. Four meeting studios offer flexible, design-forward environments for conferences, incentives or exhibitions, equipped with advanced technology to support focused, elevated gatherings.

Additionally, the hotel’s spa offers an exclusive sanctuary with five private treatment rooms, each opening to a serene courtyard, while the gym, situated in the same building, boasts state-of-the-art equipment and a unique indoor-outdoor yoga terrace, thoughtfully positioned to frame the surrounding mountainous views. The hotel also features a 25m indoor swimming pool.

“Dali carries a remarkable identity, shaped over centuries by exchange, artistry, and landscape,” says George Fleck, Senior Vice President and Global Brand Leader, EDITION. “With The Dali EDITION, we saw an opportunity to honour that history while introducing a distinctly contemporary point of view – one that reflects EDITION’s continued, thoughtful growth in China and our belief in creating places that feel both grounded and of the moment.”

Bart Buiring, Managing Director, Luxury, Greater China, Marriott International, also comments: “The opening of The Dali Edition marks our third Edition hotel in Greater China, underscoring the brand’s growing presence in the region. Set within one of China’s most culturally distinctive destinations, the hotel reflects a shift toward travel experiences that are deeply rooted in place while shaped by contemporary design and global perspective.”