Shangri-La Wenzhou is situated in the heart of Wenzhou's Binjiang Business District, overlooking the Oujiang River with panoramic riverfront views. From the hotel, you can easily reach Wenzhou's major historical sites and popular landmarks, immersing yourself in the unique charm of this ancient city with a thousand-year history!
Wenzhou Museum (about 15 minutes' drive from the hotel)
A Grade-A national museum, Wenzhou Museum chronicles five millennia of survival and exploration by the people of Wenzhou through its historical galleries and thematic exhibitions. Here, visitors may admire exquisite Ouyang celadon and precious artefacts such as Northern Song Dynasty polychrome sculptures.
Wuma Street (about 20 minutes' drive from the hotel)
As the most central and representative historical and cultural commercial district in downtown Wenzhou, Wuma Street is renowned as "Wenzhou's First Street." It serves not only as a leisure and shopping hub for locals but also as a must-visit destination for tourists seeking to experience Wenzhou's culture.
Cangpo Ancient Village (about 1 hour 10 minutes' drive from the hotel)
This Song Dynasty village, laid out according to the Four Treasures of the Study, boasts over 800 years of history. Designed by Li Shiyi, the Imperial Preceptor of the Southern Song Dynasty, it retains its Song-era architecture despite millennia of weathering, exuding an authentic ancient ambience throughout.
Yongjia Academy (about 1 hour's drive from the hotel)
This Song Dynasty village, laid out according to the Four Treasures of the Study, boasts over 800 years of history. Designed by Li Shiyi, the Imperial Preceptor of the Southern Song Dynasty, it has weathered a millennium of change while preserving its Song-era architecture, exuding a profound sense of antiquity throughout.
Shuangjing Lane (about 15 minute's drive from the hotel)
Wenzhou's Shuangjing Lane is a cultural tourism district transformed from an old market, seamlessly blending everyday bustle with artistic trends. It preserves traditional markets and local snacks while gathering creative boutiques and cafés, becoming a new urban leisure landmark. It offers an excellent place to experience authentic Wenzhou life and vibrant energy.
Wutian Old Street (about 25 minutes' drive from the hotel)
Wutian Old Street is a millennia-old district along Wenzhou's Tang River, renowned for its Jiangnan water town charm with blue-tiled roofs and grey bricks. It preserves traditional cultural elements like ancient opera stages and intangible heritage workshops while incorporating contemporary features such as live music venues and trendy shops. Today, it stands as a captivating landmark where Wenzhou's history and modernity converge.
Yandang Mountain (about one hour's drive from the hotel)
Hailed as the ‘Premier Mountain of Southeast China’ and counted among the Three Great Mountains and Five Great Peaks, Yandang boasts rugged terrain and myriad forms, with layered peaks vying for prominence. Its undulating ridges shrouded in mist create an ethereal, otherworldly ambience. Designated a UNESCO Global Geopark and awarded ‘National 5A-Grade Tourist Attraction’ status.
Nanxi River (about 40 minutes' drive from the hotel)
Hailed as the ‘Cradle of Chinese Landscape Painting,’ Nanxi River is renowned for its ‘serene waters, extraordinary rock formations, abundant waterfalls, ancient villages, and lush forests.’ Often dubbed ‘Zhejiang's Semporna,’ this National 4A-rated scenic area boasts peculiar peaks, bizarre rocks, and mysterious caves, presenting a breathtaking natural spectacle.
Jiangxin Island (about 20 minutes' drive from the hotel)
Jiangxin Island Park lies in the middle reaches of the Oujiang River. This island, a resplendent pearl upon the river, has long been called the ‘Oujiang's Penglai’. The island boasts numerous historical sites, including the Memorial Hall of Wen Xing, Duke of Song, Haoran Tower, Xie Gong Pavilion, Chengxian Pavilion, a museum, a Revolutionary Martyrs' Memorial Hall, and a Workers' Sanatorium – all designated as provincial or municipal cultural heritage sites.
Liu Bowen's Hometown Scenic Area and Baizhangji (about 2 hours' drive from the hotel)
Located in Wencheng County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, this 4.81-square-kilometre area comprises two core attractions: the Liu Ji Temple and the Baizhangji Waterfall. Boasting a beautiful ecological environment, profound cultural heritage, rich folk customs, and distinctive regional characteristics, it is a comprehensive tourism and leisure destination where humanistic and natural landscapes complement each other, integrating diverse cultures. It has been awarded the status of a National 5A-level Tourist Attraction.
Baizhangji, hailed as ‘China's tallest waterfall’, features the nation's highest single-drop cascade. Spanning 105 square kilometres, the scenic area is renowned for its majestic waterfalls, extraordinary peaks, picturesque lakes, beautiful pools, and numerous cultural attractions.
South Muntjac Marine Nature Reserve (about 1 hour's drive from the hotel)
Situated in the East China Sea, approximately 52 kilometres from Wenzhou City, the Nanji Archipelago National Marine Nature Reserve safeguards marine ecosystems and is designated as a UNESCO-protected ecological reserve.
Wuyan Forest Nature Reserve (about 2 hours' drive from the hotel)
Wuyan Forest Nature Reserve is situated in Taishun County, southwest of Wenzhou City, covering an area of 200 square kilometres.
Amidst verdant hills, murmuring streams, cascading waterfalls and emerald pools, the reserve presents a landscape reminiscent of ancient Chinese landscape paintings, making it an exceptional holiday destination.
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Famous for its beautiful mountains and coastal scenery, Wenzhou is the political and economic centre of southern Zhejiang province.
With a history spanning more than 4,000 years, Wenzhou’s ancient culture is complemented by modern architecture and facilities. Visitors to the city can enjoy world-class shopping and entertainment in a city that boasts one of strongest economies in China.
