Upon arrival, guests traverse vineyards to an open courtyard leading to the grand wine cellar lobby. This voluminous space, illuminated by sunlight through an oculus, features the dramatic dragon spiral staircase, inspired by a wine opener. The lobby, echoing musical theatre aesthetics, doubles as a venue for cultural events, reflecting Ningxia’s status as a major outdoor movie set location. The elevated lobby lounge offers panoramic views of Helan Mountain, with design elements celebrating local crafts like coir-rope weaving and Chinese paper cutting (Jianzhi).