Shangri-La Group has announced the grand opening of Shangri-La Kunming, a new gateway to Yunnan’s cultural discovery where design-led storytelling, tea traditions, and immersive moments are inspired by the region’s landscapes and artistry. Kunming is the capital and largest city of Yunnan Province in Southwest China
Shangri La Kunming draws inspiration from the elegant world of a tea merchant’s private residence, where guests were once welcomed with quiet grace. From the cultural keepsakes displayed in the “Secret Garden” to the lobby installations’ Woven Mountains and Woven Spring, each element captures Kunming’s poetic scenery and cultural richness.
Exquisite Stays with a Local Touch
The hotel features 75 rooms and suites, each with Horizon Club Lounge privileges. Key room-type highlights include:
- Horizon Executive Room (55 sqm): A palette of verdant greens brings Kunming’s everlasting “spring” ambience indoors.
- Horizon Premier Suite & Horizon 270° City View Suite (72 sqm): Inspired by Yunnan’s biodiversity, the space weaves in lively imagery, featuring butterflies in flight and birds perched on branches, to create a tranquil, refined residential escape.
- Rose Blossom Romantic Suite (120 sqm): Inspired by Yunnan roses, details from three-dimensional petal embroidery to a bathtub adorned with blooms set the scene for proposals, honeymoons, and anniversary celebrations.
- Shangri La Tea Sanctuary Residence Suite (192 sqm): Rooted in the spirit of tea culture, earth-toned interiors echo the beauty of tea-covered mountains, complemented by rare teas and handcrafted tea ware—bringing together natural vitality and Yunnan’s cultural charm in one private residence.
For families, the hotel also offers thoughtfully created themed stays. The Wildwood Camper Family Themed Suite offers separate rooms for parents and children—designed especially for families with children aged 3 to 8.
A Feast for the Senses: Savouring Yunnan’s Natural Bounty
Sourced from Yunnan’s most celebrated growing regions, the hotel’s culinary team brings the province’s abundant produce into Shangri La’s dining experiences. At the Horizon Club Lounge, guests can enjoy naturally fermented Xuanwei ham from 2,100 metres above sea level, alongside specialty coffee, wild mushrooms, and rose flower pastries.
SUMA Bar’s team highlights indigenous Yunnan ingredients across a menu of original pours—from wine crafted with meltwater from Meili Snow Mountains, to artisanal gins infused with rainforest botanicals, and whiskies inspired by the landscapes of Mount Cangshan and Erhai Lake.
At the hotel’s Chinese restaurant, Dian Voyage Yunnan Cuisine, Michelin- and Black Pearl-recognised chefs Liu Xin and Yang Bolin present a new expression of modern Yunnan cuisine. Guided by the principle of Ancient Tea Horse Road hospitality and a “highland small-batch” approach, the team carefully sources distinctive ingredients from lesser-known highland origins.
Immersive Tea Experiences and Bespoke Privileges
As a “Tea Merchant’s Mansion,” the hotel places Yunnan tea culture at the heart of the guest experience, welcoming guests in the “Secret Garden” with a seasonal tea to help them unwind after the journey. On the 18th floor, the Horizon Club Lounge hosts Tea Gathering Experiences, where professional tea masters curate personalised tea selections.
The dedicated “Personal Host” service further enriches the stay with personalised recommendations..
An Urban Oasis and Versatile Event Spaces
For relaxation and gatherings, the hotel features an indoor heated pool inspired by tropical rainforest scenery, a 24 hour fitness centre (including a yoga room), and over 2,000 square metres of event space—highlighted by a 1,000 square metre pillar less grand ballroom for premium meetings, weddings, celebrations, and social occasions.
