Chengdu, China
Nestled amid a phalanx of glass-sided skyscrapers at the heart of the city’s trendiest shopping district, the Temple House is an artful fusion of antique and modern. Its entrance occupies a restored Qing-era building, complete with arched stone gateway flanked by half-timbered gables, but inside, minimalist modern architecture holds sway, with a palette of slate-grey and pale oak creating a soothing, sophisticated feel. Surveying a spectacular spread of skyscrapers, the rooms are ultrachic, with white leather sofas and spacious, black-marble-lined bathrooms. On the ground floor, don’t miss the delightful Mi Xun Teahouse, a quirky café serving rare and fragrant brews from across China.
