The Ritz-Carlton, Xi'an: Gaoxin CBD Tang Dynasty palace designed by Remedios Studio with Jing Xuan Cantonese, indoor pool, and Flare rooftop

Reigning with grand Tang Dynasty imperial palace and contemporary glass skyscraper architectural nobility in the high-tech CBD of Gaoxin in Xi’an, Shaanxi, China (ancient Silk Road imperial capital, just 30 minutes from the Terracotta Warriors UNESCO World Heritage site, 35 minutes from Xi’an Xianyang International Airport), The Ritz-Carlton, Xi’an opened in 2019 as northwestern China’s premier luxury cultural grand palace. Masterfully designed by celebrated design firm Remedios Studio with architectural inspiration drawn from ancient Tang Dynasty walled palaces, the 283-room luxury palace is wrapped in black granite, patterned bronze screens, and curated contemporary Chinese art. Featuring the acclaimed Cantonese and Shaanxi dining institution Jing Xuan, the 27th-floor rooftop lounge Flare with panoramic mountain and skyline views, an indoor heated freshwater swimming pool, and the palatial Forbes Four-Star Ritz-Carlton Spa, this property is Xi’an’s ultimate luxury grand palace.

Arrival introduces travelers to unvarnished Silk Road imperial splendour and Shaanxi royal glamour: liveried doormen greet guests beneath Remedios Studio’s grand granite portico on Keji 2nd Road before entering the soaring lobby with double-height bronze jali screens, hand-woven silk tapestries, and chilled local Shaanxi pomegranate tea or Champagne with warm artisanal pastries. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Xi’an historic, archaeological, and cultural pursuits: taking private guided VIP tours of the 8,000 life-sized statues at the Terracotta Warriors archaeological site (30 minutes away), cycling along the monumental 14-kilometre top of the 600-year-old Ancient City Wall (15 minutes away), exploring the exotic spice stalls and noodle shops of the historic Muslim Quarter and Great Mosque (15 minutes away), swimming in the indoor heated pool, indulging in herbal and silk therapies at the Forbes Four-Star Spa, sipping craft cocktails atop the 27th-floor Flare rooftop lounge, and reserving dinner at Jing Xuan.

Palace living balances active Silk Road historical discovery with serene Tang Dynasty spa wellness: The Ritz-Carlton Spa features 6 private luxury treatment suites, steam rooms, saunas, the indoor heated pool, and therapies utilizing organic Shaanxi pomegranate, Chinese herbs, and ESPA skincare. Dining is an extraordinary Cantonese-Shaanxi culinary summit: haute Cantonese and local Shaanxi gastronomy at Jing Xuan (featuring master dim sum, braised sea cucumber, and Chinese Grand Crus), international show kitchens at Xian Kitchen, 27th-floor rooftop cocktails at Flare, and 24-hour in-room royal dining.

Accommodations comprise 283 rooms and luxury executive suites styled by Remedios Studio in warm celadon silk, rich dark timber boiserie, deep soaking marble bathtubs, and floor-to-ceiling glass framing the Gaoxin skyline or the distant Qinling Mountains ranging from 50 to 285 square metres. Each residence features plush king beds with custom linens, and marble bathrooms with deep soaking bathtubs, embedded TV mirrors, and custom Diptyque Philosykos amenities.

History purists, Terracotta Warriors explorers, and luxury travelers seeking Gaoxin location, Remedios Studio Tang Dynasty design, and Jing Xuan dining in Xi’an should book The Ritz-Carlton, Xi’an without hesitation. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 4,200 reviews and a 4.9 out of 5 on Google across 6,200 reviews.