InterContinental Xiangyang Destination

Just a kilometreaway from hotel, at the eastern end of LuyingbiLane in the south of XiangyangCity, is the XiangwangMansion. Originally constructed in 1436, it served as the residence of Zhu Zhanshan, the fifth son of Zhu Gaozhi, Emperor Renzongof the Ming Dynasty. The mansion used to be a grand and imposing presence. However, it was later damaged by fires and wars,leaving only the remnants of the screen walls standing today

Perched on the southern bank of the middle reaches of the Han River 2.6 km from the hotel,Xiangyanghas withstood the tides of history since its founding during the Western Han Dynasty. It witnessed countless epochal shifts, remaining one of the ten best-preserved ancient cities in China. Renowned as ‘Iron-Forged Xiangyang’ and the ‘Premier Fortified City of China’, it boasts the nation's most intact ancient city defense architecture, a lasting testament to its storied past

Also 2.6 km away from InterContinental Xiangyang, located in ZhaomingStage at No. 1 North Street in the ancient city of Xiangyang, is XiangyangMunicipal Museum. It is a national second-level museum that takes pride in its rich collection of over 35,000 items of precious cultural relics and artifacts. Notably, it houses a large number ofbronze wares with inscriptions from the pre-Qin period, forming a distinctive feature of Xiangyang'scollection and historical culture. The new wing of the m

Situated approximately 3 km from the hotel at the southern foot of Phoenix Mountain, Xi Family Garden was a private pond belonging to Xi Yu, the Marquis of Xiangyangduring the early Eastern Han Dynasty. It is regarded as one of the earliest existing garden architectures in China, earning the title ‘The First Suburban Garden in China’.

The Xian Mountain National Forest Park is 3 km away from the hotel. Stretched across 1,759 hectares with lush vegetation and a 93% forest coverage area, this emerald expanse offers a breathtaking natural backdrop. Strolling through the hotel's modern gardens, guests can gaze upon the distant mountain vista or immerse themselves in the splendourof Dang Mountain's majestic scenery, savouring tranquil moments that rejuvenate the mind and soul.

Located approximately 5 km from the hotel, MigongTemple was built to commemorate the renowned calligrapher Mi Fu from the Northern Song Dynasty. Originally constructed during the Yuan Dynasty and later expanded during the Ming Dynasty, it is the most well-preserved memorial architecture dedicated to Mi Fu in the entire country. Boasting a rich collection of architectural structures and stone inscriptions spanning different historical periods, MigongTemple has been designated as a key cult.

Located 17 km from the hotel is anatural and humanistic tourist scenic spot. Now a well-preserved ancient structure, LumenTemple was built in the EasternHan Dynasty during the Jianwu period. It was a Buddhist destination and a gathering place of the literatiduring the Hanand Tang Dynasties.

TangchengFilm and Television Base is a large-scale filming location featuring architecture in the iconic Tang Dynasty style. It has attracted numerous popular film and television productions such as The Legend of the Demon Cat, Dream of Splendour, and Joy of Life, Season 2, all shot on location here. The base serves as an important site for experiencing the ambience of the Tang era and immersing oneself in cinematic culture.

Twelve kilometresfrom the hotel is 5A Scenic Area known as the former home of theThree Kingdoms-era strategist Zhu geL iang.It has a history of more than 1,700 years. Zhu ge Liang, the prime minister of the Shu Han Dynasty labouredhere for more than 10 years, and the story of ‘Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage’ from his historical novel took place here.