China, where dynastic heritage meets modern skylines

China spans imperial capitals, river deltas, mountain ranges, and tropical coastlines, forming one of the world’s most expansive cultural landscapes. From the Forbidden City in Beijing to the waterfront skyline of Shanghai and the beaches of Hainan, the country reflects both historical continuity and contemporary ambition. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts welcomes guests across key Chinese cities, offering landmark addresses that connect heritage, commerce, and coastal living.

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Our Fairmont hotels in China

Spanning from the historic Art Deco waterfront of Shanghai to the imperial grandeur of Beijing and the tropical beaches of Sanya, this prestigious collection of legendary sanctuaries across the region invites discerning guests to enjoy world-class luxury. Each magnificent hotel serves as a sophisticated gateway, bridging rich local heritage with contemporary elegance to deliver an unparalleled retreat for the modern global explorer.

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Must-see attractions in China

  • The Great Wall of China

    Northern defensive fortifications

  • The Forbidden City, Beijing

    Ming and Qing imperial palace complex

  • The Bund, Shanghai

    Historic waterfront promenade

  • The Terracotta Army, Xi’an

    3rd-century BCE archaeological site

Dynastic continuity

Imperial palaces, walled cities, and temple complexes reveal centuries of centralized power and ceremonial design. Architecture remains a visible marker of dynastic legacy across regions.

River and trade routes

The Yangtze and Yellow rivers shaped economic networks that connected inland capitals with coastal ports. Modern skylines now rise along these historic waterways.

Coastal and resort life

From Shanghai’s waterfront to Hainan’s tropical bays, China’s eastern and southern coastlines provide maritime contrast to inland capitals.

Planning your stay at Fairmont hotels in China

Major international gateways include Beijing Capital International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport. High-speed rail networks connect Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, Nanjing and Wuhan.

Fairmont teams provide locally informed recommendations aligned with business calendars, national holidays and seasonal travel considerations.

  • Dine in Shanghai

    Traced by the sweeping bend of the Huangpu River, this dazzling global metropolis invites discerning epicureans to discover a magnificent culinary landscape. Guests can savor spectacular tasting menus that blend ancestral Huaiyang culinary traditions with progressive Western gastronomy. From historic Art Deco salons along the legendary Bund to sleek, sky-high lounges, visitors are treated to an unparalleled sensory celebration of flavor, stunning skyline views, and sophisticated service.

  • Spa in Sanya

    Framed by pristine white sands and the warm turquoise waters of the South China Sea, this spectacular tropical island haven invites discerning travelers to discover an exquisite wellness sanctuary. Surrounded by lush rainforest gardens and gentle ocean breezes, the premier healing retreat offers custom holistic treatments, ancestral wellness rituals, and therapeutic massage therapies. Guests can restore complete harmony to mind, body, and soul in an elegant, oceanfront setting designed for absolute tranquility.

  • Dine in Wuhan

    Rising gracefully at the historic confluence of the Yangtze and Han rivers, this vibrant central metropolis invites discerning epicureans to explore a magnificent culinary landscape. Guests can savor exquisite tasting menus that beautifully pair ancestral Hubei freshwater delicacies with progressive international gastronomy. From elegant riverside salons offering sweeping views of the historic waterways to sophisticated, sky-high lounges, visitors will experience a masterfully curated celebration of local flavor, modern refinement, and legendary hospitality.

Discover China with Fairmont

Discerning travelers can embark on an extraordinary journey through a vast and mesmerizing eastern empire where thousands of years of dynastic heritage meet visionary, futuristic skylines. From the historic Art Deco waterfront of Shanghai and the grand imperial palaces of Beijing to the tropical, sun-drenched shores of Sanya and the scenic rivers of Wuhan, these prestigious sanctuaries offer an unparalleled gateway. Guests are invited to experience legendary hospitality, exquisite regional gastronomy, and bespoke cultural excursions, creating a seamless circuit of timeless luxury and modern refinement.

More Destinations

Discover what makes Fairmont special in other global destinations

  • Japan

    Swept by the elegant transition of the seasons, this historic island kingdom offers a sensory journey where time-honored rituals ground a high-tech future. Travelers can watch delicate cherry blossoms drift over ancient palace moats, slide behind sliding paper screens for a masterfully choreographed tea ceremony, or retreat to healing, mineral-rich thermal waters hidden in pristine mountain valleys. At twilight, the contrast sharpens as guests savor avant-garde, Michelin-starred cuisine high above glistening, neon-lit streets, discovering a world of absolute harmony where ancestral craftsmanship is beautifully elevated by contemporary luxury.

  • Indonesia

    Stretching gracefully across the equator, this spectacular tropical paradise offers an exquisite canvas of natural wonders and sacred traditions. Discerning travelers can wake to the scent of wild frangipani, sail private luxury yachts to untouched pink-sand coves, or retreat to mist-shrouded volcanic highlands. At twilight, as gentle ocean breezes drift through lush palm forests, guests can indulge in ancestral holistic therapies overlooking terraced emerald rice paddies or savor exquisite sea-to-table dining on private overwater pavilions. It is a sublime sanctuary where untamed natural beauty is beautifully elevated by sophisticated modern luxury.

  • India

    Enveloping travelers in a rich sensory tapestry, this historic subcontinent presents an extraordinary odyssey of color, flavor, and majestic romance. Discerning explorers can feel the soft elegance of hand-woven heritage silks, walk through sun-dappled, intricately carved stone palaces, or surrender to the deep restoration of centuries-old Ayurvedic therapies in peaceful wellness sanctuaries. At dusk, the warm air carries the aroma of cardamom and saffron from palatial courtyards where ancestral culinary secrets are masterfully reimagined. It is a world of brilliant contrasts, where the grand luxury of a bygone princely era is beautifully elevated for the modern elite.

  • Philippines

    Fringed by pristine coral reefs and dramatic karst mountains, this majestic tropical archipelago offers a breathtaking sensory escape. Modern explorers can glide across tranquil, glassy lagoons on private wooden outriggers, discover hidden coves of soft sand, or retreat to lush, canopy-covered rainforest sanctuaries. As dusk falls, the gentle Pacific breeze carries the scent of wild orchids as guests indulge in holistic wellness rituals inspired by ancestral healing or savor exceptional oceanfront dining. It is a spectacular haven where raw natural beauty is elegantly paired with contemporary coastal luxury.