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A Quality Afternoon Time in Beijing for the Most Sophisticated Palates

Posted by luxebeat | China, Featured, Trending News |

Waldorf Astoria Beijing is collaborating with prestigious Swiss watch and jewelry brand, Chopard, to give guests a romantic and flavorsome treat. Continuing to set standards for stylish sophistication and impeccable service, the hotel is offering “Chopard Jewelry Themed Afternoon Tea” from 1st November 2018 to 28th February 2019. This is a unique celebration of the culinary delights from Waldorf Astoria Beijing and aesthetic excellence from Chopard. Chopard originated in Switzerland. For 158 years, it has continued the spirit of pursuing excellence and innovation. Similarly, Waldorf Astoria Beijing’s talented pastry team bring their common spirit into this new themed afternoon tea, providing guests with quality and...

Ritz-Carlton Shanghai presents the Michelin Star Explore Journey

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The romance of autumn in Shanghai does not exude only from the golden Platanus lining the city’s streets but also from the aspirations for a quality life. This fall, The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong is extremely happy and proud to be recognized as the #1 hotel in China as well as 12th Best Hotel in the world by Condé Nast Traveler’s 31st annual Reader’s Choice Award in 2018. To celebrate this special moment, The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong is pleased to have two illustrious guest chefs – Michelin three star Emmanuel Renaut and Michelin two star Marco Sacco, to provide an opportunity for guests to step onto the Michelin Star Explore Journey from France to Italy....

Niccolo Chongqing launches special fall / winter collaboration afternoon tea with Tory Burch

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Niccolo Chongqing is pleased to announce “Happy Times”, a special fall / winter collaboration themed afternoon tea with well-known American lifestyle brand, Tory Burch, at Niccolo’s Tea Lounge from 1st to 31st October 2018. Since its launch on 8 September last year, Niccolo positioned itself as a contemporary chic sky hotel at the fashionable IFS address, becoming a prestigious destination for global travellers and press in the city. The new partnership with Tory Burch aims to bring more sophisticated and modern lifestyle experiences to Chongqing. Named after its “Happy Times” collection, the Tory Burch design team gives botanicals more space,...

Libre Resorts Opens Libre Resorts Lijiang

Posted by luxebeat | Asia, China, Featured, Trending News |

Group Libre Hospitality recently announced that Libre Resorts Lijiang, the new hospitality benchmark of China cultural tourism industry, has officially opened. The hotel, invested by Forise Group in concert with Libre Resorts’ world-class team, is the second upscale hotel in Libre Resort’s portfolio, following the opening of Libre Resorts Huangshan. Libre Resorts Lijiang is designed to deliver a Libre-branded “One for All” experience for the whole family, by integrating the hotel stay, dining, playing, relaxing, gathering, and the always available highly-experienced hotel staff, dubbed the “Magic Crew”, into a comprehensive package, creating a unique and fun-filled event to be enjoyed by the whole family. The...

10 Chinese Customs to Know Before a Trip to China

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By James Tan China can feel overwhelming to first time travelers, but not just because of its huge crowds and congested streets. Cultural differences, too, can be a huge surprise to tourists. These differences can lead foreign visitors to come off as rude — even when they don’t intend to be. The following 10 tips will help you avoid any cultural misunderstandings during your adventures. Don’t tip — some think it’s rude! Despite being nearly ubiquitous in much of the western world, tipping is considered inappropriate or even rude in China. Servers in restaurants and taxi drivers do...