Hyatt Centric Gaoxin Xi’an Mural Art

Scanning this restaurant interior from left to right and background to foreground, a dramatic large-scale mural dominates the back wall, its flowing abstract forms painted in soft sage green like spring leaves, warm terracotta suggesting sun-baked clay, and creamy off-white resembling natural linen. The mural depicts stylized human figures in graceful poses, their forms undulating across vertical wooden slats that create a subtle striped texture like viewing through a bamboo screen. The ceiling above is organized in a regular grid of shallow coffers finished in warm cream, punctuated by small recessed lights casting even, diffused illumination throughout the space. Suspended below are pendant light fixtures with amber-toned shades and copper-colored metal frames, their warm glow suggesting candlelight warmth. Moving into the middle ground, the space opens into a dining area populated with diverse seating arrangements—to the right, an open kitchen counter where a chef dressed in white coat and tall toque tends to food preparation, creating a sense of culinary activity and delicious possibility. The seating includes plush gray upholstered banquettes with fabric suggesting soft brushed cotton, accented by decorative pillows in coral and cream geometric patterns that feel like woven ikat textiles. Scattered throughout are director-style chairs in warm cognac leather that would feel smooth and slightly cool to touch, alongside mustard yellow upholstered dining chairs soft as velvet. The floor beneath presents warm honey-toned wood planks arranged in herringbone pattern, their surface appearing smooth and polished. Stone-topped tables in pale gray suggest cool marble or composite material. The overall atmosphere feels welcoming and sophisticated, with warm light creating an intimate cocoon despite the generous spatial volume.

Stretching 61 meters in length and rising 5 meters in height, these murals embody the theme of "The Whisper of Silk and The Song of Horses." They artistically depict the historical origins of the Silk Road and the culturally rich city of Xi'an through a contemporary lens. The first section of the mural, resembling an abstract dragon head, draws inspiration from an engine. The second segment showcases three dynamic horses inspired by the terracotta army horse, jade horse, and horse stone carving in in Xi’an, symbolizing the three dynasties that established their capital in Xi’an.