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A highly modern-style five-star hotel in Jinan, China, the Sofitel offers an indulgent experience. Guests are welcomed by modern art as they step inside the pristine lobby. Located right in the middle of the central business district in Jinan city, the location couldn’t be more convenient. The hotel has 355 rooms and suites overlooking the city. It’s easy to spot as the hotel is one of the tallest skyscrapers in the area. The hotel has the city’s largest professional gym for guest’s personal use. There’s also a swimming pool, sauna and a massage area available onsite. The concierge is happy to assist with guest questions, queries, and needs. Choose from three renowned restaurants serving up both western and eastern dishes. There’s also a bar for enjoying a refreshing drink after touring the exciting city. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of free Wifi throughout the hotel.

In a quiet location that allows guests to wake up to an incredible view of mountains peaking through the skyline, the Huangshan Beihai Hotel is beautifully situated high on Huangshan Mountain, just a 20-minute hike from the renowned tourist hotspots, Mengbishenghua Peak and Qingliang Terrace. The hotel itself offers a variety of amenities, including a karaoke room, beauty salon, fitness facilities and 220 guestrooms, each equipped with sofas, plasma TVs and complimentary WiFi. A business center with several meeting rooms, as well as 24-hour front desk services, provide a convenient stay for people on more formal trips. Guests can arrange sightseeing trips at the front desk, such as a trip to the Tunxi Old Street in Huangshan Town, an hour and a half away by car, or further treks into the wild forests. An on-site restaurant and bar provides tasty meals throughout the day, contributing to a pleasant stay. 

Set in a stunning natural setting, the Xihai Hotel is a luxurious abode in a remote location. Enjoy crisp, white linens in warmly-lit rooms after spending the day exploring the “yellow mountain” range in the southern Anhui province. Deep bathtubs are perfect for soaking tired traveler’s bones. The hotel goes the extra mile – even providing warm parkas for those unprepared to watch the sunrise in the cold temperatures. Just a 25-mile (40 km) drive from Huangshan Tunxi International Airport, this hotel is just far enough away for guests to feel as though they are truly escaping the rest of the world. There’s free WiFi in public areas and LAN access within the individual rooms. Each room has a television for guest’s enjoyment. The friendly concierge is more than happy to help with any questions concerning the area. There’s an onsite modern-style restaurant serving up a wide range of cuisine – from local favorites to foreign comforts. There’s a salon for any pampering needs, as well as shops.

Opened in Spring 2010, the Amanfayun is the second Aman property to open in China and is situated in the outskirts of Hangzhou, surrounded by tea fields, natural forest, quaint villages and a pilgrimage circuit of five significant Buddhist temples. All accommodations and common areas have broadband Internet connectivity and are decorated with calligraphy and woven bamboo accents. There are four restaurants, which serve a variety of dishes, from homemade dumplings in the casual Steam House to refined Western cuisine in The Restaurant. Aman’s legendary spa service is also available here; the spa consists of eight treatment rooms, a reflexology room, a fitness center, a room dedicated to tai chi, yoga and meditation, and a finishing salon. Amanfayun is a mere 20-minute drive from the city center and 50 minutes from the Hangzhou airport (HGH).

Hotel Pullman Zhangjiajie is the only 5-star international hotel in the Wulingyuan scenic area. The hotel is located approximately 50 minutes from Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport. The hotel offers modern, specious rooms with a flat-screen TV, complimentary wireless internet, minibar, and Bose docking station for audio devices. Hotel amenities include the Pullman Fitness Lounge with cardio and weight lifting equipment, outdoor swimming pool, spa, tennis courts, and snooker and billiards tables. Multiple dining options are available and include the V Cafe and an open kitchen.

Banyan Tree Lijiang sits just south of the magnificent Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, with 55 deluxe mountain-view villas. The hotel is constructed in the regional Naxi style of architecture with its distinct rooflines and courtyards. Each villa is decorated in contemporary Naxi style and has a heated pool, jet pool and Internet connection. The Bai Yun Restaurant serves Chinese Cantonese banquet style meals with local musical accompaniment. Asian and Western-style cuisine are offered in a choice of indoor and outdoor settings at the Ming Yue Restaurant. The Spa offers treatments featuring Asian healing and relaxation techniques as well as European rejuvenation therapies. There is a business center with fax and Internet services, a fitness center, yoga room, and tennis court. The Banyan Tree Lijiang is an approximately 40-minute drive from Lijiang Airport (LJG).

The Aman Group’s 28th resort in their ever-expanding portfolio of luxurious accommodation just happens to be one of their most impressive to date, spread over a hectare of land on a hill perched above the Old City of Lijiang - a World Heritage Site. The quaint winding lanes of the town below are an image of classic China, and the breathtaking luscious green mountains and snow-capped peaks provide the perfect backdrop. The hotel itself is relatively small; with only 35 suites the resort is kept quiet and peaceful, just like the surrounding countryside and historic town below. Even the smallest of accomondation options here start at close to 800 square feet, and Yunnan pine wood from Shangri-La is used throughout to create an inviting, cozy log-cabin feel. Modern conveniences are in ample supply too, both inside the range of rooms and throughout the rest of the resort. Guests can find no less than three superb dining options including a signature Chinese restaurant, as well as a luxurious spa, an on-site cinema and an impressive indoor heated swimming pool – difficult to resist jumping in after a day of sightseeing in Lijiang.  

Lijiang is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a prefecture-level city in northwest Yunnan that is close to 8,000 feet above sea level and known for both its old town of cobblestone streets and the incredible natural landscapes beyond its borders. Instead of situating itself in the middle of this touristic hub, however, the Songtsam Linka Lijiang is located Ciman, which is a small Naxi-ethnic village located nearby where traditional ways of living have persisted into the present. From the hotel, guests can enjoy spectacular views of the old town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and Lashi Lake. The hotel itself is designed in a Naxi courtyard style and is decorated with exquisite Hui-style stone sculptures. Spacious, well-appointed rooms have balconies, comfortable beds, and are decorated in a cozy manner. There is a spa, a heated swimming pool, and a 24-hour fitness center on site, along with a library and a boutique shop. In terms of dining, there is a restaurant that primarily serves local Naxi dishes, but there are also some Western dishes available. Breakfast is served buffet style, and guests can enjoy tea or a selection of wines later in the day. There is also a café that serves a variety of drinks and snacks. Besides exploring the old town of Lijiang, travelers can also go on hiking trips through the surrounding natural landscape, or they can explore nearby Buddhist temples and other cultural sites.

Banyan Tree Ringha is in China’s Yunnan province, in a mountainous area that has been officially designated “Shangri-La” by the Chinese government and is part of Greater Tibet, both historically and culturally. The architecture reflects the local Tibetan culture: the 32 spacious lodges and suites are traditional Tibetan farmhouses with intricate woodcarvings, enormous pine pillars, smoky fireplaces and wooden balconies that have valley or river views. There are three restaurants to choose from: Llamo, which serves Chinese and Western dishes, Chang Sa, for Tibetan specialties, and Jakhang, a cozy teahouse with a large fireplace and an encyclopedic collection of teas. The Ringha has a divine Banyan Tree spa and a business center, but no fitness center or pool. The Shangri-La Airport (DIG) is a half-hour drive from the hotel.

Set in the high hills outside Zhongdian, Songtsam Shangri-la brings a new level of five-star luxury to this wind-swept, scenic area. Each of the resort’s rooms feature a collection of hand-made fixtures, from antique furniture to Tibetan textiles and carpets; in addition, all rooms offer amenities such as cable and satellite television, complimentary high-speed Internet access, and large, expansive windows. Songtsam is home to a restaurant serving Tibetan specialties as well as creative, fusion dishes, such as pizza with Tibetan cheese. Additional amenities include a conference room, a rooftop that offers guests wonderful views of historic Songzanlin Monastery, as well as a delightful, spacious courtyard for guests to browse at their leisure. Songtsam Shangri-la lies twenty minutes from Zhongdian’s Diqing airport.

Conveniently located in the town center, Kashi Tianyuan International Hotel lies twenty minutes from Kashgar Airport (KHG). The Kashi Tianyuan’s rooms all feature televisions, satellite channels, in-room safes, and clean bathrooms equipped with hair dryers and separate baths. Amenities and services include a steam bath and beauty center, a concierge and a twenty-four hour reception desk.

The Radisson Blue Hotel Kashgar is one of the finest hotels in Kashgar, located at the foot of the grand Pamir mountains. 261 smartly-dressed rooms offer panoramic views of the city and mountains along with modern conveniences such as complimentary WiFi, coffee and tea making amenities, work desk, and minibar. Spacious marble bathrooms come with upscale toiletries and bathrobes. Upgraded suites extend access to the Business Class Lounge for complimentary breakfast, all-day refreshments, and evening cocktails. Other facilities include a fitness center and health club with swimming pool and beauty salon, ATM and currency exchange service, bar, and several dining options. Popular sites such as Xiangfei Family’s Tomb and the Eitgal Mosque are within 10 minutes away, while Kashgar airport is approximately a 30-minute drive.

Enjoy this modern hotel and its pleasant, helpful staff at the heart of Zhangye, China. Hua Chen International Hotel is wonderfully-situated for exploring the cultural and geographic offerings of the surrounding area. The largest and most luxurious hotel in the area, guestrooms come equipped with writing desks, kettles, air conditioning, domestic and international direct dial phones, and more. Hotel facilities include internet access, a banquet hall, a business center, and restaurants serving up authentic Chinese cuisine from many different regions. Guests may also enjoy gift shops, beauty salons, spa services, an indoor swimming pool, a nightclub, karaoke, and much more. The hotel boasts, spacious, clean rooms with views of the snow-capped Qinghai mountain range.