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Shangri-La Hotel, Xian  

Xian , China


NEED TO KNOW

  • All rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering picturesque views of the city and the hotel's landscaped gardens
  • Shangri-La Xian is located in the prestigious GaoXin hi-tech development zone
  • Dining options span Cantonese, Japanese and European cuisines in contemporary settings
  • The spa offers six luxurious and spacious treatment rooms, and a range of treatments and therapies
  • The hotel has a 25-metre heated swimming pool
  • Other facilities include stylish bars and lounges, a fitness centre, hair salon and boutiques


THE HOTEL

The only deluxe hotel located in the Gaoxin hi-tech development zone, the Shangri-La Hotel brings modern luxury and legendary Shangri-La hospitality to China's eternal city.

Its 386 guest rooms and suites set a new standard of deluxe accommodation in Xian.  Showcasing contemporary design, with floor-to-ceiling windows allowing views of the city or the hotel's landscaped gardens to flood in, the rooms are oases of urban chic.  Superb, large-pattern wall coverings combine with luxuriant carpets, beautiful, contemporary furniture and 'mood lighting', whilst spacious marble-clad bathrooms are equipped with separate showers and bathtubs.

The Orient

China

Best time to be there

While there are differences in the climate according to the region in China, it is best to travel in Spring and Autumn when the weather is not too hot nor freezing cold. But we also pay attention to festival periods and special occasions.

Fly to

Beijing/Shanghai/Hong Kong (British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Virgin)

flying time

11 hours 20 minutes non-stop

time difference

GMT +7 hours

Visas

Visa required for UK passport holders

Health Requirements

Yellow Fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area