Shangri-La opens in Qufu
Renowned as the hometown of Confucius, Qufu welcomes its first international luxury property – Shangri-La Qifu. The design-led hotel development – helmed by Asia’s premier design studio AB Concept, marks an exciting new era for the Qufu community, and blends Confucian principles, Chinese traditions, and contemporary style to deliver an iconic, luxurious sanctuary.
Located within walking distance of the Temple of Confucius, this new 325-room hotel is celebrated as a breath of new life into the once-sleepy historical city.
This project was an immensely meaningful and personal one for AB concept’s co-founder Terence Ngan – a direct descendent of Yan Hui, who was one of Confucius’s closest disciples. “This project is personally very meaningful for me,” notes Terence. “I am very proud to follow in the footsteps of my ancestors and contribute to Qufu’s history and development”.
The result was a masterful balance between traditional Chinese architecture and elegant luxury – a majestic design evoking the breath-taking appearance of a traditional Chinese pagoda with its imposing pillars, interlocking beams, delicate latticework, and upturned eaves.
Inspired by the principles of Confucian philosophy of Order, Harmony and Hierarchy, and the Six Arts – Calligraphy, Archery, Arithmetic, Music, Chariot Racing and Ceremonial Rites – these values were expressed through a masterful blend of subtle patterns, rich textures and sleek symmetry. Look out for traditional Confucian motifs and recurring Chinese symbols, employed throughout the hotel, which convey the sense of place and respectfully pays tribute to the location.
In a nutshell – for an unparalleled taste of Qufu’s rich culture, history, and craftsmanship, in the lap of design luxury, check yourself into the lavish Shangri-La Qufu.
Shangri-La Qufu, 3 Chunqiu Road, Qufu, Shandong, 273100, China, p. (86 537) 505 8888, email: slqf@shangri-la.com.
