Chengdu, China
Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain: Birthplace of Taoism mountain palace near Panda Base with 28 ZODIAC dining, heated indoor pool, and Six Senses Spa
Reigning with serene Taoist philosophy and classical Sichuanese village grand palace architectural nobility at the gateway to the sacred UNESCO World Heritage Mount Qingcheng in Dujiangyan near Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China (the historic birthplace of Taoism, just steps from the Qingcheng Mountain scenic area and 15 minutes from the Dujiangyan Giant Panda Base, 60 minutes from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport), Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain opened in 2015 as China’s premier ultra-luxury mountain heritage and wellness grand palace. Designed with antique Chinese brickwork, hand-carved Sichuanese timber boiserie, curved tile eaves, and tranquil courtyards, the 122-room luxury palace is wrapped in misty bamboo forests. Centered around the acclaimed Sichuanese and Cantonese dining institution 28 ZODIAC, an indoor heated freshwater swimming pool, organic farm gardens, and the palatial Forbes Five-Star Six Senses Spa, this property is Sichuan’s ultimate mountain grand palace.
Arrival introduces travelers to unvarnished Sichuanese aristocratic glamour and Mount Qingcheng Taoist splendour: liveried hosts greet guests beneath the monumental timber moon gate on Dongruan Road before entering the luminous courtyard lobby with tea stone tables, reflection pools, and chilled local organic Qingcheng green tea or wild chrysanthemum tea with warm artisanal Sichuan peanut pastries. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Sichuan cultural, panda, and Taoist pursuits: visiting the giant pandas and volunteering for keeper experiences at the nearby Dujiangyan Giant Panda Base (15 minutes away), private guided dawn hiking excursions up the mist-shrouded stone steps of Mount Qingcheng to ancient Taoist temples (steps away), private guided tours of the 2,200-year-old Dujiangyan Irrigation System (15 minutes away), swimming in the indoor heated pool, indulging in Taoist herbal therapies at the Forbes Five-Star Six Senses Spa, sipping craft cocktails in the Moon Bar, and reserving dinner at 28 ZODIAC or Farm2Fork.
Palace living balances active Sichuan mountain discovery with serene Taoist sanctuary wellness: Six Senses Spa features private luxury treatment suites, traditional Taoist steam rooms, saunas, indoor pools, and therapies utilizing organic Sichuanese green tea, bamboo, and Alchemy Bar herbal blends. Dining is an extraordinary Sichuanese-Cantonese culinary summit: elevated Sichuan and Cantonese gastronomy at 28 ZODIAC (featuring authentic mapo tofu, tea-smoked duck, dim sum, and Chinese Grand Crus), organic garden dining at Farm2Fork, Thai specialties at Sala Thai, and 24-hour in-room royal dining.
Accommodations comprise 122 suites and luxury courtyard villas styled in warm Sichuanese elm timber boiserie, hand-woven silk fabrics, deep freestanding soaking bathtubs, and expansive private furnished balconies or ground-floor courtyard gardens opening onto bamboo groves ranging from 79 to 212 square metres. Each residence features plush king beds with custom linens, and marble/wood bathrooms with deep soaking bathtubs, embedded TV mirrors, and custom Six Senses organic botanical amenities.
Taoist purists, panda lovers, and luxury travelers seeking Mount Qingcheng seclusion, 28 ZODIAC dining, and Forbes Five-Star spa in Sichuan should book Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain without hesitation. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 5,400 reviews and a 4.9 out of 5 on Google across 7,800 reviews.
First day
- Arrive on Dongruan Road at the foot of Mount Qingcheng, enter the timber lobby, and check in.
- Check into your Courtyard Villa, admire the views of the bamboo, and visit the pool.
- Dine at 28 ZODIAC.
What guests say
Hotel Flock Score
Exceptional
Based on 9.6k published ratings
Category breakdown
Guests Love
Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain Location & World-Class Facilities
Guests revere the spectacular setting, world-class dining, pools, and staff.
Gastronomy & Luxury Spa
Reviewers consistently praise the food quality, serene wellness treatments, quiet suites, and comfortable beds.
Guests Warn
Premier Luxury Heritage Palace
Visitors love the extraordinary architectural authenticity and top-tier hospitality.
Five-Star Luxury Hospitality
Travelers celebrate the warm, attentive service and immaculate room comfort.
The overall score is a review-count-weighted average of named public platforms, normalized to /10. Category scores — including cleanliness and location — are Hotel Flock editorial readings of those reviews, not a platform's private formula. Hotel Flock is not affiliated with Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trivago, or any other review site.
Awards & Recognition
Mount Qingcheng UNESCO World Heritage & Taoist Landmark
Dujiangyan Chengdu Sichuan China
28 ZODIAC Acclaimed Sichuan & Cantonese Gastronomy Landmark
MICHELIN Guide
Heated Indoor Garden Pool & Six Senses Spa Sanctuary
Forbes Travel Guide
In the stay
- Access to indoor heated pool, Six Senses Spa facilities, 24h gym, and 24h host service
- Full cooked-to-order gourmet Sichuanese, Western, and continental breakfast buffet daily at Farm2Fork
- High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the resort and 24-hour dedicated concierge assistance
Usually extra
- –28 ZODIAC multi-course tasting dinners and Chinese sommelier wine/tea pairings
- –Six Senses Spa customized Taoist therapies and private Giant Panda Base tour guides
- –Private chauffeured airport transfers from Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) or Tianfu (TFU)
Good to Know
- The luxury hotel property sits in Chengdu, China.
- Includes multi-venue dining, comprehensive luxury spa, and outdoor swimming pools.
- Located in Chengdu, providing world-class luxury service and amenities.
Editor's Note
Book a Courtyard Villa with a private garden patio surrounded by bamboo groves, visit the Giant Panda Base just 15 minutes away, and dine on authentic Sichuanese dishes at 28 ZODIAC.
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026