As the subtropical monsoon drifts across Fengxian New City, where art and nature live side by side and ease blends with everyday vibrancy, Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai is preparing for its grand opening!

Set beside the arts venue and nestled among more than 667 hectares of greenery, the hotel dissolves the line between city and countryside and reimagines the aesthetics of contemporary stay. There is no need to flee the city to heal within and feel at ease without.

Designed by CCD and rooted in Fengxian's local ecology and culture, the hotel spans nearly 40,000 square meters, weaving minimalist modern design into native forest. Backed by the 467-hectare Central Eco Park and right next to the Shanghai Nine Trees Future Arts Center, it handles the full range of occasions with ease, from business travel and family getaways to gatherings with friends and quiet wellness retreats. Its 229 guest rooms are scattered through the woods. Open a window and layers of green come into view, with light and shade shifting indoors on the forest breeze. The guest rooms feature a people-centered soft furnishing scheme throughout, warm yet restrained, refined in texture, with botanical scents lingering in the air and warm water flowing to wash away fatigue.

The high-profile opening of the Kimpton marks a round of upgrades to the cultural and tourism amenities of Jinhai Subdistrict. Residents can now enjoy an elevated leisure experience close to home, with a steady rise in the sense of happiness and fulfillment in urban life, and the livable, tourist-friendly character of southern Shanghai growing ever more striking. It also signals a continued boost to Fengxian New City's capacity to present its urban image and to host high-end cultural, tourism and business events.