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Shangri-La Zhoushan
Zhoushan, China · Shangri-La · Core Luxury
Zhoushan is China's only prefecture-level city made entirely of islands, 1,390 of them, and Shangri-La opened here in 2020 with just 28 rooms, a small first phase used to pilot mobile check-in, smart-room technology and 24-hour drinking water systems. The island city was once known as Haizhongzhou, islands in the sea, and Putuo Mountain, the sacred home of Guanyin, bodhisattva of compassion, is a short trip away.
- 28 rooms
- Opened 2020
- Rooms from 301 sq ft (28 m²)
- Architect: Not publicly available
- Interiors: Not publicly available
About Shangri-La Zhoushan
- Shangri-La Zhoushan opened in 2020 as the brand's first property in the island city of Zhoushan, historically called Haizhongzhou.
- The first phase had only 28 rooms, an unusually small debut for a Shangri-La, used to pilot mobile check-in and smart-room technology.
- Zhoushan is China's only prefecture-level city composed entirely of islands, 1,390 of them.
- Putuo Mountain, one of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains and the seat of Guanyin, is reached from Zhoushan.
- Entry-level rooms start at 301 sq ft (28 m²).
History
Shangri-La Zhoushan opened in 2020 as the brand's first property in the island city of Zhoushan, historically known as 'Haizhongzhou' or islands in the sea. The first phase features 28 smart rooms piloting new technology including mobile check-in and sustainable features like 24-hour drinking water systems. It debuted a signature culinary experience highlighting Zhejiang cuisine and local seafood.
The setting
Located at No. 18 Qiandao Road in the Lincheng New District administrative center, facing the municipal building and adjacent to the New Municipal Library and Ocean Culture and Art Center. Offers sea and sky views along the Esplanade, with easy access to attractions like Putuo Mountain.
Restaurants and bars
- Chao No.18 — Restaurant · Seafood
Experiences
- Putuo Mountain — Sacred Buddhist mountain, bodhimanda of the bodhisattva Guanyin, one of the first national parks in China, spanning nearly 13 square kilometres.
- Sea shanty folk songs — Marine folk songs passed down through generations of Zhoushan fishermen and sailors, tied to fishing boats and labour at sea and on land.
- Zhoushan music — Traditional island music built on gongs, drums, cymbals and suona with stringed and woodwind instruments, later evolved into stage performances.
- Zhujiajian Island — Part of China's national parks and the Zhoushan Islands scenic area; hosts the annual Zhoushan International Sand Sculpture Festival since 1999.
- Shengsi Islands — National park often called 'Magical Mountains on the Sea', with over 50 recognised scenic spots, corals, golden sand and fishing lights.
- Dongji Island — Island at the eastern tip of the Zhoushan Islands, called 'Lijiang on the Sea', and a filming location for the movie 'The Continent'.
Amenities
- intelligent room system
- VIP butler service
- 1600 sqm banquet space
- free parking
- oceanview rooms
- bathtub
- EV charging
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