SIX SENSES QING CHENG MOUNTAIN
OPENING DATE :
August 2015
ACCOMMODATIONS :
113 suites and villas
LOCATION : Qing Cheng Mountain in the Chinese province of Sichuan
GENERAL MANAGER :
Michael Murphy
OWNER : Chengdu Jinruitong Investment & Management Co ., Ltd .
DESIGNERS : Six Senses Architecture & Design , Antique Chinese Architects
DESIGN AESTHETIC : Stone tile roofs , architecture , and interior and exterior fi nishes that refl ect the region ’ s traditional style
NOTABLE AMENITIES : Free Wi-Fi , rain showers in guest bathrooms , smartphone appcontrolled air-conditioning , lighting and television in suites and villas , signature Six Senses spa
SIX SENSES DOURO VALLEY
OPENING DATE :
July 2015
ACCOMMODATIONS : 57 guestrooms , suites and villas
LOCATION : UNESCO World Heritage site , former wine estate in Douro Valley , Portugal
GENERAL MANAGER : Nick Yarnell
OWNER : Explora Investment Group
DESIGNER : Clodagh Design
DESIGN AESTHETIC : Extensive use of local woods , metals and fabric
NOTABLE AMENITIES : Free Wi-Fi , interactive and instructional wine library , several on-site restaurants that celebrate the region ' s local produce , signature Six Senses spa
On-site dining options include : The Restaurant featuring local and regional Portuguese dishes ; The Dining Room , serving cuisine that showcases local ingredients and seasonings ; Quinta Bar and Lounge offering tapas and cocktails ; and Chef ’ s Table featuring a private meal preparation from the resort ’ s chef . Inroom dining is also available to guests .
Picturesque debut in China China had been high on Six Senses ’ development wish list for several years , so when the Qing Cheng mountains site was discovered , it was an easy sell . Located in the Sichuan province , Six Senses Qing
Cheng Mountain was developed to complement the UNESCO World Heritage Site at nearby Dujiangyan . The property includes 113 suites and villas with stone tile roofs and exteriors as well as interior finishes that reflect the region ’ s style .
On-site dining offers multiple food and beverage choices : Farm2Fork is a garden-to-table dining experience using vegetables and herbs from the resort ’ s organic garden ; 28Zodiac Chinese Restaurant features traditional Sichuan , Cantonese , Jiangsu and Shandong dishes ; Sala Thai serves dishes from Chiang Mai and Phuket ; and Wok Mee Shack offers regional Sichuan and other Chinese snacks . A pool bar , tea lounge , juice bar and in-villa dining are also available .
“ The resort is fashioned after a Chinese village ,” explains Best . “ It has been brilliantly designed to incorporate regional architecture and landscaping , resulting in an extraordinary cultural offering with a strong sense of place wedded to contemporary attitude .”
Best and Vice President of Development Omar Romero project that the Douro Valley resort will score the highest ADR numbers in Portugal and the Qing Cheng Mountain resort will post the highest ADR in the Qing Cheng Mountain region .
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