Hotel Review: Park Hyatt Hangzhou (Deluxe Riverview King) - Luxury Hotel with a View
The Park Hyatt Hangzhou is one of the most beautiful and modern properties that I have ever stayed-in in China but the soft product is just not perfect.
Read MoreHotel Review: W Guangzhou (WOW Suite) - A Rare W Hotel with a Club Lounge
W Guangzhou is the only W Hotel that I have been to with a Club Lounge and the space is truly stunning! Check out my experience is a ridiculously-large WOW Suite here!
Read MoreNew Sofitel Beijing Central is the 1,100th Accor Property to Open in Asia Pacific
The introduction of the brand new Sofitel Beijing Central will bring Accor's room inventory to more than 210,000 rooms in the Asia-Pacific region.
Read MoreHotel Review: Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund (Heritage Luxury River View Suite)
When I visited Shanghai from Singapore last year, I flew on Singapore Airlines' Business Class product and was pleasantly surprised by the crew on that flight. I spent a couple of nights in the Andaz Xintiandi, Shanghai before finally moving to the famous and incredibly opulent Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund for my final night in Shanghai. Check out my review of the Heritage Luxury River View Suite here in this heritage building!
Read MoreLounge Review: Premium Lounge (Terminal 2) - Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Terminal 2 of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) is a relatively new addition to the third busiest airport in China. Officially opened back in April 2018, this 600,000 sqm space is home to China Southern Airlines but more importantly, a brand new lounge (accessible via Priority Pass) that I was meaning to check out — Premium Lounge. My flight from Guangzhou back to Singapore was on Singapore Airlines and it was conveniently departing from the relatively-new Terminal 2 of the airport.
Read MoreHotel Review: Andaz Xintiandi, Shanghai (King Bed Deluxe) - First Andaz Property in Asia
It is definitely worth noting that the Andaz Xintiandi, Shanghai is the first Andaz-branded property to open in Asia and it located in an iconic entertainment area of downtown Shanghai. Even though the official check-in time at the property is 3:00PM, I did not face any trouble getting a room assigned to me at approximately 2:00PM. In fact, the hotel actually accorded me with an upgrade into a King Bed Deluxe (much like a Junior Suite and you will see why later) since I was celebrating my birthday there.
Read MoreThe St. Regis Hong Kong (located in Wan Chai) to open in April 2019 - Designed by André Fu
The St. Regis Hong Kong is resolved to set a new benchmark in luxury hospitality for the next generation of St. Regis hotels globally. This landmark opening in Hong Kong is scheduled for April 2019 and it will reflect of vision of St. Regis through the eyes of world-famous interior designer, André Fu. The property is located in the Wan Chai district, one of Hong Kong's busiest commercial districts, and it blends architectural creativity, cultural diversity and timeless elegance.
Read MoreA Quick Guide to Setting-up WeChat Wallet and Using WeChat Pay in China as a Foreigner
China is one of my favourite countries to visit in recent years and having been there at least five times now in the last couple of years, I have grown to embrace the modern technologies and conveniences that seem to be integral in everyone's lives. There are ways to get around the Great Firewall of China (so you can still access sites like Google and Instagram even when you are there) and honestly, there is just so much to see and do in Beijing particularly. With all that being said, I have always been extremely interested to get my WeChat Wallet set up so I can actually use it while I am actually visiting.
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