Mandarin Oriental to Debut Urban Resort with Hot-Spring Spa and Villas in Xi’an by 2029
(IN SHORT) Mandarin Oriental, Xi’an—slated to open in 2029—will be the Group’s first urban resort in Northwestern China. Nestled in the historic former capital, the property will comprise 166 rooms and suites with hot-spring features, seven private villas, five restaurants, a 1,200 m² ballroom, and comprehensive leisure and children’s facilities. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental will offer signature wellness rituals, a 50 m infinity pool, and hot-spring pavilions. ACPV ARCHITECTS leads the design, blending Tang Dynasty motifs with contemporary elegance. Developed by Xi’an Wolong Real Estate with Qujiang Government support, the project underscores Mandarin Oriental’s strategy to expand into iconic leisure markets and deliver immersive cultural experiences.
(PRESS RELEASE) HONG KONG, 2025-Aug-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental will unveil its first urban resort in Northwestern China with the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Xi’an in 2029. Situated in the ancient heart of the former dynastic capital—home to the Terracotta Warriors—the development promises a harmonious fusion of Tang Dynasty–inspired design and contemporary luxury, spotlighting wellness, cultural storytelling, and elevated tranquility.
Set on a vast landscaped estate beside a new public park, the resort features 166 guest rooms and suites—each with private terraces, panoramic views, and natural hot-spring experiences—alongside seven standalone villas with their own pools and terraces. Guests will enjoy five distinctive restaurants, a 1,200 m² ballroom with outdoor terraces, indoor and outdoor children’s facilities, a culture gallery, library, boutique, and entertainment venues.
The centerpiece, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, will offer signature treatments in immersive hot-spring pavilions, complemented by a 50-metre indoor-outdoor infinity pool, children’s pool, and bespoke wellness rituals. ACPV ARCHITECTS—renowned for their work on Mandarin Oriental Bodrum and Milan—leads the hotel’s understated, nature-driven architecture and interiors, reflecting Xi’an’s seasonal and cultural tapestry.
Laurent Kleitman, Group CEO, commented, “This urban retreat in Xi’an honours the city’s historic grandeur while raising the bar for wellness and cultural immersion. It aligns perfectly with our China expansion strategy and our decade-long vision of growing in iconic leisure destinations.” Xudong Zi, General Manager of developer Xi’an Wolong Real Estate, added, “Backed by the Qujiang Government, this partnership will create a landmark that celebrates Xi’an’s heritage and natural beauty, setting a new benchmark for experiential travel in China.”
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