Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain, China, now open

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas latest property opened mid June 2015. Superbly set at the picturesque gateway to China’s majestic Qing Cheng Mountains, Six Senses has created a resort to complement the UNESCO World Heritage & Natural Cultural site at nearby Dujiangyan.

It was in this region, known as the homeland of the Giant Pandas that the legendary Silk Road began. The resort, which is situated to the west of the Sichuan Basin, is less than a one-hour drive from the regional capital of Chengdu and 48 miles (78 kilometers) from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain offers 113 guest accommodations ranging from semi-detached suites in duplex villas with balconies and verandas, to courtyard suites, and garden and pool villas. Drawing upon the village theme, accommodations provide great flexibility. For example, a collection of four suites may open on to a central courtyard, enabling them to be individually occupied or grouped into a private community compound for friends and family.

Design aesthetics are a brilliant amalgam of the Six Senses approach of clean, uncluttered and organic, together with the undeniable senses of place amplified by rich cultural elements. Antique Chinese-inspired, locally-made furniture and exposed beams impart traditional heritage touches. Finely paneled walls are complemented by classic rattan fittings and accents, creating a calmative symphony of lightness and space. Add WiFi and a smartphone app that can control villa air-conditioning and lighting – Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain offers the best of all worlds.

Over a charming bridge and past waterfalls, guests virtually walk into the earth to discover the 18,400 square feet (1,710 square meter) Six Senses Spa. With waterfall and garden views from the 10 treatment rooms, the spa features a selection of locally-inspired specialty treatments plus an extensive menu of signature therapies. There is something for everyone, from multi-day wellness programs to rejuvenation therapies and a selection of activities such as yoga and tai chi.

At the heart of Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain is the main dining and entertainment area. With an unwavering commitment to sustainable agriculture, dining at Six Senses includes the highest quality regional produce from local farms and vendors, augmented by the resort’s own organic garden. Farm 2 Fork is an all-day dining venue with bountiful buffets and a la carte menus. Spicy Sichuan fare is offered at 28 Zodiac and Secret Dining.

The signature restaurant, Sala Thai, celebrates the exquisite cuisine of Thailand while The View, with its intimate rooftop setting, overlooks the active show kitchen. Creative cocktails and mocktails at the Moon Bar make it a welcoming and gathering venue. Also situated off the Moon Bar is the Chinese Tea Lounge, the nearby Wok Mee Snack House, Farm 2 Straw Smoothie Bar, Coffee-Tea Patio, Six Senses Gallery and other retail offerings, plus the organic garden and mushroom hut.

Chinese banquets are legendary and at Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain they are catered for in a traditional manner together with the Six Senses twist of style and exceptional service. For meetings and incentive groups of up to 230 persons, dedicated facilities and experienced hosts are available to make all on-site and off-site arrangements.

There are two heated swimming pools plus a third pool for youngsters. A state-of-the-art gym has expert trainers on hand along with an outdoor fitness trail that is unique to Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain plus two outdoor tennis courts. The Kid’s Club features a unique dinosaur bone dig. Cinema Paradiso is an outdoor movie theater, while a dedicated indoor screening room and library is also available throughout the year.

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