Shangri La Xian is a modern luxury hotel, set in the heart of Xian’s shopping district, in Shanxi province, North China. The hotel is operated by an International Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts group that offers the luxury hotels for both business and leisure travellers. Located in the Gaoxin hi-tech development zone, it offers all the usual services, including unexpected touches like the city's only 24 hr. drive through valet for laundry and dry-cleaning.
Housed within its multi-storey structure Shangri-La Xian has 393 guestrooms and suites, all with floor-to-ceiling windows offering picturesque views of the city and the hotel’s landscaped gardens. Inside, the rooms and suites are stylishly decorated in contemporary design and complemented by all the modern conveniences. Dining options include three separate restaurants, boasting an impressive range of dining options in Xian, with the Siam Garden, Tian Xiang Ge and Yi Café.
Xi'an is home to China’s most impressive historical sites all of which are easily accessible from Shangri La Xian hotel. About 30-min drive to the east is Big Wild Goose Pagoda the most symbolic structure in Xi'an. Situated outside the main city is the famous Terracotta Warriors Museum and the Han Yang Ling Museum. Back at the hotel you can relax at the 25-metre heated swimming pool or visit the CHI Spa for a massage treatment using traditional Chinese medicines.
Stay Shangri-La Xian features 393 guestrooms and suites. All are spacious with a lead-in Deluxe Room starting at 38 sqm and come with floor-to-ceiling glass windows offering stunning views of Xian and the hotel's manicured gardens. The suites offer more space with a separate sitting room and dining area and each sympathetically designed with warm inviting tones. Horizon Club guests enjoy exclusive benefits including daily breakfast, evening cocktails and use of meeting room facilities.
ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay at the Shangri-La Xian. There are some connecting rooms available and babysitting services can be arranged, upon request.
Dine There are three elegant restaurants at the Shangri-La Xian. The all-day Yi Café is a popular restaurant in Xi’an serving vast variety of cuisines from seafood to Japanese sushi, sashimi, dim sum and a noodle counter. Tian Xi’ang Ge, serves authentic Cantonese and Chinese cuisine around. But for more secluded business or leisure fine dining, hit for Tian Xi’ang Ge which features thirteen private modern and traditional Chinese dining rooms.
Relax For your relaxation, Shangri-La Xian has a CHI Spa with six luxurious suites and treatment menu designed to pamper the body and soul. Inspired by traditional Asian healing philosophies, CHI treatments are focused on the principles of restoring balance using Chinese gemstones and natural botanical and herbal products to restore and revitalise. There is also an indoor heated swimming pool perfect spot to unwind after a day of sightseeing.
Experience Located in the heart of the city the Shangri-La Xian provides easy access to all the main attractions including the world famous Terra-Cotta Warriors Museum, Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter and Banpo Museum. Take a bike tour around Xian’s 600-year-old City Wall and make a pit stop at Han Yang Ling Museum. Further afield is, Huashan one of the five greatest mountains in China best-known for its steep slopes and hair-raising walkways.
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Location Shangri La Xian is centrally located in Gaoxin hi-tech development zone and shopping district, with easy access to all the main cultural attractions.
Getting there It is a 15-hour international flight with one change. Shangri La Xian is approximately 35 minutes from Xian International Airport.
When to go The warm and pleasant spring time from March to May is the best season during the year for travelling to Xian. The early autumn from September to October with cool weather and less rainfall is also a good time.
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