Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland：A Luxury Miracle in a Deep Pit
Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland, located in the Sheshan National Tourism Resort in Songjiang District, is the world's first five-star hotel built in a waste rock pit, known as the “Deep Pit Hotel”. Its unique architectural design, natural landscape and luxurious services have made it an architectural marvel and a tourist attraction that has attracted global attention.
Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland Shanghai was invested and developed by the Shimao Group, which took 12 years to complete and officially opened in 2018. The hotel is located in a waste rock pit at an altitude of minus 88 meters, perfectly blending with the surrounding natural landscape, making it the world's first “hotel in a pit”.
The pit was originally a quarry with a depth of 90 meters. In order to protect the ecological environment, the development team decided to take advantage of this terrain to turn the abandoned rock pit into a tourism resource, an idea that has been hailed as a “perfect combination of engineering and nature”.
The hotel was designed by Atkins Design, an international firm best known for designing the Dubai Marina. The design concept is to integrate the building into the environment and to achieve sustainable development through the use of cliff structures and ecological conservation measures.
The main body of the hotel is built on the rock face of the cliff and consists of two parts: two floors above ground and 15 floors below ground, two of which are submerged underwater. The overall shape of the building is curved, echoing the curve of the pit wall, like a gem set in a deep pit.
Eco-design
The ecological micro-environment is improved by planting vertical green walls and green roofs.
Utilizes natural lighting and ventilation techniques to reduce energy consumption.
Rainwater collection and recycling system is introduced to achieve energy saving and emission reduction.
Hotel Facilities: Luxury Experience and Unique Style
- Rooms
The hotel has 336 rooms and suites, each of which offers a magnificent view of a rock pit or a waterfall. One of the highlights of the hotel is the underwater suite, where guests can watch the fish in the aquarium through the huge glass windows, as if they were in the underwater world. - Dining
Cai Yue Xuan Chinese Restaurant: serves Chinese classic dishes, especially local and Gangnamese specialties.
Cliffside Restaurant: Specializes in international cuisine with a fusion of multinational flavors.
Underwater Bar: Located on the underwater level, residents can enjoy cocktails with a view of the aquarium. - Spa & Fitness
The hotel features a spa that offers professional massages and treatments to help guests relax. The fitness center is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and has a pool and yoga area. - Meeting & Event Venues
The hotel is equipped with a number of high-end meeting and banquet halls to host all kinds of meetings, weddings and events. In particular, the wedding venue with the backdrop of the deep pit has become a dream place for couples to shoot and celebrate.
Characteristic experience: close contact with nature
- Cliff Tour & Rock Climbing
The hotel has designed rock climbing and cliff hiking experiences for adventure lovers, where visitors can experience the magnificent landscape of the Deep Pit for themselves. - Aquarium Exploration
Guests staying in an underwater room can directly view the hotel's own aquarium. It is not only rich in fish, but also an ecosystem that simulates the deep sea environment. - Light Show and Night Scenery
The night of Shamkeng Hotel is like a fairy tale world accompanied by magnificent light show and water curtain show. The whole Shamkeng is decorated with lights, which is a visual feast not to be missed. - Environmental Education and Eco-Exploration
The hotel popularizes the concept of environmental protection through regular eco-themed activities and provides visitors with an educational experience about the transformation of the waste rock pit.
As a landmark hotel with global attention, Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland sets a benchmark in the field of environmental protection:
The transformation of the stone pit avoids waste of resources and embodies the concept of recycling.
The design and construction of the hotel utilized a number of green technologies, providing valuable experience for subsequent similar projects.
It attracts a large number of tourists and promotes the development of regional economy and cultural tourism.
Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland redefines the relationship between luxury and nature with its unique location, exceptional design and unrivaled experience. It is not just a hotel, but a work of art and a masterpiece of human engineering ingenuity. If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind travel experience, this is a destination you can't afford to miss. Whether you stay, dine or participate in activities, Shamkeng Hotel will bring you unrivaled and unforgettable memories.