[2025 Xiangyang Stay] Travel Guide for Intercontinental XiangYang (Updated Mar)

My first impression of Xiangyang was that it was a world from Jin Yong's martial arts novels. When people talk about Xiangyang, they always mention the delicious beef noodles. It seems to be a shared sentiment about this ancient city. If it weren't for this InterContinental hotel, I probably wouldn't have planned a trip to this city. For some young people, the hotel itself is a destination and a way to travel. I want to share this hotel, the InterContinental Xiangyang, with every IHG member. It's one of the best hotels in Hubei Province and the most luxurious hotel in Xiangyang. Designed by Yang Bangsheng, it draws inspiration from the ancient city's landscape with a garden-style design, making the entire hotel feel like a resort. It's also very close to the ancient city of Xiangyang. My first impression upon entering the hotel was that it had a resort vibe, with hardware that meets flagship standards. The public areas are grand, and the overall design is exquisite despite its large scale. There's a dedicated area for IHG members with clear signage. Upon check-in, members receive welcome drink vouchers. I looked at the drink redemption menu, and the only thing that appealed to me was the freshly ground coffee; the other drinks were quite ordinary and uninspired. The spiral staircase is a popular spot for taking photos; it's very Instagrammable. The framed pictures on the walls of the corridors leading to the guest room elevators are also captivating, and they seem to be different on each floor. I stayed in a 70-square-meter one-bedroom suite. The room layout is square, and the windows offer views of the moat and garden landscape. The room design is the new-generation InterContinental style – youthful and comfortable. The welcome amenities were very thoughtful. InterContinental seems to have a preference for green, especially dark green, in recent years. The bedroom is spacious. The official website lists the suite's area as 70 square meters, but it felt even larger. The minibar is well-stocked, but only the coffee, tea bags, and water are free. The snacks and drinks in the refrigerator are chargeable. The selection of drinks and snacks in the refrigerator is thoughtful. It's not just the usual Coke, Sprite, and soda water. Although not complimentary, at least they're creative, and it shows their attention to detail. I suggest other hotels learn from this. My favorite part of the room is the bathroom. It has double vanities, double mirrors, and a TV. It's very functional, allowing you to watch various video streaming websites directly. It's not just for show; it's actually useful. The bathroom also features BYREDO toiletries and a Dyson hairdryer. The turndown service included a small gift, and the humidifier was proactively turned on. The bedding is extremely comfortable. The lobby bar offers afternoon tea and is bustling with people during the day. In the evening, it transforms into a bar. The Executive Lounge is currently closed. Guests with executive benefits can enjoy afternoon tea in the lobby bar. The evening cocktail hour is a buffet that doesn't include à la carte items from the menu, but guests can help themselves to anything displayed in the buffet area. The highlight of this InterContinental is the Yuan Coffee Restaurant. The evening seafood buffet is excellent, with high-quality offerings. The pictures only show a portion of the selection. The menu is extensive, and there are six types of steak available to order. I highly recommend it. In terms of hardware and service, this is an outstanding InterContinental hotel, on par with some flagship hotels in first-tier cities. If you plan to travel to Xiangyang, I highly recommend this hotel.

Another InterContinental checked off the list ✨ Xiangyang InterContinental 📍Located in the ancient city area, not the city center. It's 4.1 km from 🌟 Tang Dynasty City (filming location of "The Glory of Tang Dynasty") and 2.9 km from 🌟 Xiangyang Ancient City Wall (Gongchen Gate). · 🏮Chinese garden resorts are common, and this one wouldn't stand out in a metropolis like Shanghai. But in Central China, it truly showcases the owner's wealth. 💰💰💰 · 👍🏻High-value stone materials, ambient lighting extending to the ground… Rooms are equipped with smart vanity mirrors resembling iPads... Even the seemingly simple mosaic pool uses Chinese-patterned tiles. The photogenic, glass-house-like lobby bar reflects the outdoor pool and waterfall, boasting stunning visuals! · 🤣However, I can't understand why the glass sauna is in a public area between the pool and gym. It feels like being in a display case—too embarrassing. · Also, I'm not sure if it was the new towels not being properly disinfected, but I had an allergic reaction.🙅🏻‍♂️ · 🍜Breakfast gets an 85/100. The variety is average, but all the local Xiangyang snacks are there. The coffee cups resemble wine goblets—aesthetically pleasing indeed.

The water of the Han River and the spirit of the Tang Dynasty live forever here. From the battle songs of the two cities to the prosperous Tang Dynasty described by Meng Shanren, Jin Yong said: "It is a real city." Meng Haoran said: "The country has left its traces of prosperity, and we can visit it again." Xiangyang, once a place of war and cultural heritage, ushers in a new contemporary urban memory on the south bank of the moat. InterContinental Xiangyang Hotel, with its "low-density garden building complex", builds an urban garden of "ancient city and landscape, modern Xianghui", with its ancient and modern design context and natural and secluded landscape background, sketching out an epic picture of Xiangyang's nearly 3,000 years of history. / 🏨 InterContinental Xiangyang The hotel offers a close view of the majestic and vigorous first city in China and a distant view of the verdant and undulating Mt. Xian. It is located on the south bank of the Xiangyang moat, across the water from the ancient city of Xiangyang. 🌿 The hotel will be inspired by the cultural features of the ancient city of Xiangyang, historical allusions and the long-renowned scenes in ancient poems, and designed with modern oriental aesthetics, presenting a modern garden with mountains and waters and winding paths, like a leisurely secret place hidden in the city.

InterContinental Xiangyang is in a great location, with easy access to popular attractions such as Gulongzhong and Guangde Temple. It takes less than half an hour to get to Gulongzhong, where Zhuge Liang lived in seclusion. It has a history of over 1,800 years and is a must-see when visiting Xiangyang! I was amazed as soon as I entered the hotel. The collision of ancient style and modern garden architecture creates a wonderful spark, and the whole space presents a flowing beauty. The architectural space is designed with mountains and water, and the modern courtyard is presented with pavilions, towers, and winding paths, presenting a natural landscape in the middle of the bustling city. The hotel has a total of 289 deluxe rooms and suites, each with a different view. The suites are equipped with Dyson hair dryers, JBL speakers, Slumberland mattresses, BYREDO toiletries, and Nespresso coffee machines, all of which are full of high-end feeling. The view outside the window is so beautiful that you can get drunk, and you can also take a comfortable bubble bath in the bathtub in the room, which is a style that no one can refuse! The hotel pays great attention to food, and every dish is full of color, aroma, and taste. On the first morning, I had a buffet breakfast at the Source Coffee, and the local authentic Xiangyang beef noodles were delicious. You must try them when you go there! Special mention to the hotel's executive lounge! The afternoon tea is so good. I've never had such a low-sugar matcha black sesame mousse that suits my taste, and the roast beef cheese sandwich is so delicious that I cried. Who can understand the happiness of eating hot and delicious afternoon tea as soon as I return to the hotel after a long day outside!

🌈 I went to Xiangyang twice with my bestie 👭 The first time was for her business trip The second time was just for fun!! I stayed at the same garden resort hotel both times, and I recommend it to everyone: InterContinental Xiangyang!!! 🍀 Enjoy the garden view from the window Take a relaxing bath before bed Have a great dining experience Visit nearby attractions It met all my expectations for a resort hotel!! 🍀 On the first day, we took a 30-minute drive to Gulongzhong The place where Zhuge Liang lived in seclusion We visited the Sangu Hall, Caolu Pavilion, Wuhou Temple, etc. I was so immersed that I could almost hear the echoes of history 🍀 On the second day, we went to the Xiangyang City Wall You can see the whole city from the top of the wall The ground was covered with fallen leaves in autumn~ It was so relaxing 🍀 We really enjoyed the breakfast We were so excited to see Xiangyang beef noodles at the hotel It was so authentic, just like the ones we had at the street stalls in the residential area But it was cleaner and safer, and the soup was so rich and delicious We enjoyed the hotel garden view while eating It was so wonderful!! 📷 The room design was so photogenic The overall layout was very stylish The room was divided into wet and dry areas You can watch TV while taking a bath in the bathtub My friend and I really know how to enjoy life I hope I can come here again for a business trip I don't want to check out!!!

I came to Xiangyang~ I feel like this garden hotel is a bit foul! ! My friend knew that I didn't like to go out to Dongguan, so he specially made a guide and chose this Urban Garden Hotel to seduce me! Well, after seeing the design style, scenery and facilities inside and outside the hotel, I really can’t refuse it~~~Coordinates: InterContinental Hotel Xiangyang The landscape of the ancient city + the garden style of the modern city stayed here for three days and two nights. It was extremely comfortable. 1. The location is very close to nearby attractions. We recommend Xiangyang Ancient City and Xijiachi. Xiangyang Ancient City can overlook the Han River, and you can also take a walk to feel the charm of the ancient city; Xijiachi is one of the earliest existing garden buildings in my country.

A hidden world, a quiet place to rest in a bustling city. 🎋 The garden is perfect for taking photos 📷, the oranges are ripe 🍊 Sit in the pavilion and enjoy the afternoon sun. Famous for its urban garden hotel, InterContinental Resort is a hidden gem in the city. Enjoy the autumn scenery or a sweet afternoon tea, and feel the gentle autumn.

Room rate: 1976 (Ambassador Suite, regular price, with lounge and breakfast) Area: 110㎡ Facilities: Extra-large TV with screen projection, extra-large round bathtub, Dyson hair dryer, dining table, Kohler smart toilet, magic mirror, walk-in closet, two bathrooms, courtyard garden view; Public area: Over 40,000 square meters of courtyard garden, easy to get lost in the hotel, the lobby bar, garden courtyard, and swimming pool are all worth taking photos of; Service: Enthusiastic, timely, and meticulous, the hotel is very humble, but the standard is very high! Experience: Better than most hotels in Hubei, with a significant gap in quality compared to several Marriott, Hilton, and InterContinental hotels in Wuhan. · If you have any questions, you can leave a comment, and I will reply when I see it. I will make a video introducing the hotel in detail later, so if you are interested, you can follow me.

This time, I came to a city just for a hotel. InterContinental Xiangyang, the latest luxury hotel in Hubei Province. What kind of charm does it have to be called a new landmark building? The hotel is backed by the ancient city and overlooks Xianshan Mountain. The courtyard-style building is grand and magnificent, yet it has a restrained charm. It is surrounded by the natural scenery of the green mountains and the Han River, and the interior is a city garden with mountains and water. It creates a natural landscape garden between the ancient city wall and the bustling city. The hotel has pavilions and towers with winding paths leading to secluded places. Gardens named after the plants they grow, such as Song Garden, Xingyun Garden, and Liu Garden, are scattered between the public area and the guest rooms. The scenery is everywhere, and it is different in every season. The lobby bar perfectly integrates the sunken space with the outdoor "Han River" through the panoramic glass windows, creating a Zen aesthetic of the unity of heaven and water. The guest rooms are designed with a window and a view, a city resort garden with green in all seasons, flowers in all seasons, and scenery in all seasons. I found my own quiet and comfortable experience. One more thing, their breakfast is great, with a wide variety of Chinese and Western dishes. You can't go wrong with any of them. I personally recommend the special Xiangyang beef noodles and Shuanggou spicy soup. By the way, here is my two-day itinerary in Xiangyang: Day 1: Hotel - Gulongzhong Scenic Area - Guangde Temple - Lunch - Weidong Factory (filming location of Hi, Mom) - 603 Cultural and Creative Park - Xiangyang Ancient City (Beijie, Guanjia Lane, Xiaobeimen) Day 2: Fan City Bridgehead (Hanjiang Bridge) for noodles - Chenlao Lane - Fan City Xiaojianxi Guild Hall - Migong Temple - Hotel for rest - Tang City In short, it was a worthwhile trip. I highly recommend it to my friends in Xiangyang!

For a weekend getaway destination, I have my own selection criteria: history, mountains and rivers, food, convenient transportation, and preferably comfortable hotels. This time, I chose to visit Xiangyang, a city I have longed to see. Xiangyang has an airport and a high-speed rail station, and it takes less than two hours to get here from Wuhan by high-speed train, making it perfect for a weekend trip. What attracts me the most is definitely the ancient city of Xiangyang. I recommend visiting the ancient city at night when the lights are on, as it has more charm and you can better feel the city's lively atmosphere. Climbing the city wall from Linhan Gate offers the best view of the ancient city. This city tower is well-preserved; looking north, you can see the skyscrapers of Fancheng across the Han River, and to the south is the pedestrian street leading to Zhaoming Terrace. Zhaoming Terrace, also known as the Bell and Drum Tower, is located in the center of the ancient city of Xiangyang and was built to commemorate Xiao Tong, the Crown Prince of the Southern Liang Dynasty. It is the tallest building in the ancient city. The pedestrian street from Zhaoming Terrace to Linhan Gate is commercially prosperous, especially with various food stalls, the most famous of which is Xiangyang beef noodles. Beef noodles are considered the representative food of Xiangyang, with countless beef noodle shops throughout the city, and even the hotel where I stayed serves beef noodles for breakfast. This time, I stayed at the Xiangyang Intercontinental Hotel, which has just opened and everything is brand new. As a high-end hotel of an international brand, the Xiangyang Intercontinental Hotel is considered the pinnacle of hotels in Xiangyang. The hotel is ideally located, separated from the ancient city of Xiangyang by only a moat. It is also a garden-style hotel with no high-rise buildings, covering a large area with extensive green spaces and gardens, making it very quiet despite being in a bustling area. The hotel's garden landscape is uniquely designed, divided into several areas such as Pomegranate Garden, Cedar Garden, and Pine Garden based on different themes. The room I stayed in had a large bed and a great view of the ancient city of Xiangyang from the window. The lobby bar is also a place I really like. It has a wide and open view, with a large pool outside. The hotel's water system is specially designed, with many water features and beautiful reflections everywhere. The 'Source' restaurant is the hotel's buffet restaurant. The decoration of the Chinese restaurant further highlights the cultural atmosphere of Xiangyang. Each private dining room has a large mural, with stories related to Xiangyang. The hotel's food is very delicately prepared, with a light taste, using selected local ingredients combined with imported ones to create unique flavors. Besides the ancient city of Xiangyang, Gulongzhong is also a must-visit attraction, about a 20-minute drive from the city center. Gulongzhong is where Zhuge Liang farmed, and Xiangyang holds an important place in the history of the Three Kingdoms. The events of 'Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage' and 'Longzhong Plan' happened here. If you are familiar with 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms,' you will find many familiar names here. Longzhong Academy, Farming Pavilion, Three Visits Hall, and Zhuge Cottage, visiting Gulongzhong is like rereading 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms.' There is also a Wuhou Temple in the Gulongzhong scenic area, where later generations commemorate Zhuge Liang. A weekend is not enough to understand Xiangyang, as there are many other tourist attractions, such as Tang City built for filming TV dramas, Lumen Mountain where Tang Dynasty poet Meng Haoran lived in seclusion, and Mi Gong Temple built to commemorate the great calligrapher Mi Fu of the Northern Song Dynasty. Xiangyang is wonderful, and I will come again.