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The Temple House

Chengdu • Chun Xi Road • SPLURGE

avg. $311 / night

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At a glance

Qing dynasty courtyards and contemporary towers converge in Joyce Wang interiors that reference traditional Sichuan joinery.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts exploring Chengdu's cultural layers

Highlights:

  • Restored Qing dynasty courtyards anchoring contemporary limestone towers
  • Joyce Wang interiors mixing bleached oak with black-lacquered Sichuan joinery
  • Subterranean pool with elliptical ribbed ceiling and ripple mosaic floor
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PB hotel design editorial

At the center of the development sits a cluster of restored Qing dynasty courtyard buildings, their grey-tiled sweeping roofs and timber-latticed facades pressed up against two contemporary stone towers that rise nine floors above Chengdu's Chunxi Road shopping district. This layered collision — ancient and new sharing a single site — is exactly the organizing idea behind The Temple House, the Swire Hotels property that opened in 2015 with architecture by Make Architects and interiors by the Hong Kong-based Joyce Wang Studio. The towers are clad in textured limestone panels divided by dark metal reveals, a massing that keeps the new construction in quiet dialogue with the historic structures below without pretending to mimic them. Joyce Wang's interiors translate that same conversation into furniture and material. Guest rooms in the contemporary tower range from spare and luminous — bleached oak panelling, off-white wool rugs, modular seating in pale linen — to the more theatrically Chinese register of the black-lacquered fretwork bed canopies visible in the upper-floor suites, their geometric lattice pattern lifted directly from traditional Sichuan joinery. The restaurant, by contrast, leans into a darkly glamorous mid-century mood: green leather Chesterfield banquettes, dark emperador marble columns, and a coffered brass ceiling grid that throws warm reflected light across walnut barrel chairs. Below grade, the pool chamber is among the more quietly dramatic spaces in any Chinese city hotel, its concentric elliptical ceiling ribs — illuminated in alternating bands of gold and shadow — echoing the ripple mosaic inlaid into the pool floor beneath.

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About

Upper House Chengdu is one of three Houses of the Upper House brand, located in the heart of Chengdu within Taikoo Li Chengdu, a bustling open-plan complex combining retail and heritage. The 100-room House and its 42 serviced residences form an integral part of the city government’s conservation project to preserve the surrounding heritage buildings next to the thousand-year-old Daci Temple. Elegant bamboo trees frame the House’s entrance, which is set in a beautifully restored hundred-year-old Chinese courtyard built in the Qing Dynasty. Mi Xun houses the MICHELIN-starred Mi Xun Teahouse serving vegan Sichuan cuisine - the only restaurant in the city to be recognised with a Green Star - as well as an award-winning spa. Upper House Chengdu also offers a dynamic collection of outlets including The Temple Café – the all-day dining restaurant, Tivano – a MICHELIN guide selected Italian restaurant, and Jing Bar – a lively bar featuring live DJs.

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The Temple House Reviews

3,909 reviews

"I had a wonderful stay at The Upper House Chengdu and would happily stay here again. The location is excellent, right in the heart of Taikoo Li, yet the hotel is surprisingly peaceful and quiet. Chunxi Road is within easy walking distance, making it a perfect base for exploring the center of Chengdu. The hotel is very well maintained, and the amenities looked fantastic, although unfortunately we didn’t have enough time to enjoy them During check-in, there was a small issue with my original room. I called the front desk and they immediately arranged a room upgrade. What impressed me even more happened afterward. After I had moved to the new room, I suddenly realized I had left a watch of significant value in previous room. I mentioned it to the housekeeping lady in the hallway who immediately reported it to the team, and within just a few minutes my watch was found and returned to me. Having traveled extensively around the world, I know that situations like this don’t always have a happy ending. That’s why I was especially grateful for the team’s honesty, efficiency, and professionalism. Throughout my stay, every staff member I encountered was warm and attentive. Thank you to the entire team. I highly recommend The Upper House Chengdu to anyone visiting Chengdu."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 25, 2026

"We love the hotel location it's close to shopping area with many types of cuisine within reach。 We stayed in their deluxe apartment; the size is perfect for family of 3. We also love the vibe in the hotel; it is an ancient Chinese style building with a perfect mix of modern design。 They blended perfectly together and it is perfect for photo shooting。 We also enjoyed their cocktails by the bar downstairs。 We love Chengdu and Upper House will definitely be our only choice!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 02, 2026

"Spectacularly service and amazing stay, I stayed with my friend and it was a great surprised that the room was specious and comfy. Highlighted the restaurant tea house !! Best vegetarian restaurant in CD, thanks for the best service from Rebecca, Jessie, Tiffany , Yvonne and chef Yang!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 28, 2026

"Upper House Chengdu is easily one of the most distinctive luxury hotels I’ve stayed at in China. What impressed me most was how effortlessly the property combines heritage, design, wellness, and gastronomy into one cohesive experience. Set beside the historic Daci Temple and directly connected to Taikoo Li, the hotel feels like a peaceful sanctuary hidden within the center of Chengdu. My Temple Suite was beautifully designed, blending contemporary minimalism with subtle references to traditional Sichuan architecture. The suite felt warm, residential, and incredibly comfortable, with generous living spaces and thoughtful details throughout. The service was polished yet genuine, the atmosphere calm and restorative, and every corner of the property felt carefully curated. A truly memorable stay and one of Chengdu’s finest luxury hotels."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 22, 2026

"Excellent wellness program, the environment is incredibly beautiful, the food was so delicious, the room was so comfy. The lineup of activities of their annual House of Healing" ( I joined Jun14 2026) was absolutely wonderful, poolside yoga, tea meditation, Long sound meditation was so healing. The hair Spa there is the best Hair Spa in Asia, Yan (the Scalp specialist) genuinely stored a healthy radiant shine to my hair. The massage treatments I had in the hotel were also much better than the treatments I have experienced at multiple luxury hotels in HK. Every staff member care for our well being with so much patience and heart! Absolutely Upper House Chengdo become my favorite retreat in Asia!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 18, 2026

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