The Temple House

Location: Xi'an, Sichuan & Central China | China

Price guide: $$$$$ $350-$500 per person per night

Set in the historic quarter of Chengdu, The Temple House, named after the nearby Daci temple and featuring traditional Chinese architecture, is a boutique hotel built in a restored courtyard building of the Qing dynasty. With a wide selection of sumptuous rooms and suites overlooking the magnificent landscape, several restaurants on site and its own art gallery, this is one of the most luxurious hotels in the region.
Perfect forThose looking for a unique property with Buddhist influences
In the know
  • The hotel has its own gallery which features contemporary art by local and international artists
  • It has been built inside a reformed 11-th century Buddhist monastery
  • The wellness centre includes a state-of-the-art gym and spa with a 25-metre pool, steam room, sauna, 11 luxury treatment suites and two VIP experience suites.
  • Nearby attractions include the Daci Temple, the Dujiangyan 3rd-century irrigation system (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and the Jinsha Site Museum.

Recommended for...

  • Seriously special
  • Unusual
  • Cultural Immersion
  • History & Heritage

Hotel Overview

SENSE OF PLACE

In the heart of historic Chengdu, The Temple House is a luxurious hotel set in a restored Qing dynasty stone courtyard building.

ROOMS AT THE TEMPLE HOUSE

Choose from a selection of opulent studio rooms and suites or opt for a penthouse for extra space and privacy, with an outdoor bathtub and a balcony for yoga or massages with a view. The hotel's traditional exterior contrasts with a sleek, contemporary interior design, while hand-woven furniture and decorations, and the use of timber, bamboo, brick and step stones honour local artistic and architectural traditions. The result is a stunning combination of traditional Chinese and contemporary design.

FOOD & DRINK

There is a range of eating and drinking options, from quick Chinese and international light bites at the Temple Café to Italian at Tivano and cocktails at Jing. At Mi Xun, there is a range of private, indulgent spa treatments on offer, and an adjoining teahouse with a light menu of healthy food and drinks.

FACILITIES

The hotel houses an ever-changing collection of contemporary art, courtesy of eight local and international artists at the ‘A Thousand Plateaus’ gallery, and their work also adorns the walls throughout the hotel.
There is also a wellness centre comprising of a state-of-the-art gym and spa with a 25-metre pool, steam room, sauna and 11 luxury treatment suites and two VIP experience suites. Choose from a selection of beauty and massage treatments including facials, massages, barber services, a nail bar and waxing services.

ACTIVITIES AT THE TEMPLE HOUSE

The hotel is a stone's throw from the Daci Temple, a former Buddhist monastery, as well as other sights including Dujiangyan, a remarkable 3rd-century BC irrigation system and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is also in the region, as is the Jinsha Site Museum, which showcases artefacts from the Shang dynasty.

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Hotel location

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is roughly 40 minutes from The Temple House hotel in Chengdu.

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