Middle East residents in need of a holiday with a difference would do well to head to China’s vibrant cities of Beijing and Shanghai to join the celebrations and festivities of bringing in the Chinese New Year.
Chinese New Year, one of the most important dates on the Chinese calendar, always proves a hit with tourists that are eager to experience the nation’s rich culture and wondrous historic sites, and there is no better time to do this than during the Chinese New Year holidays in February which this year sees the arrival of the Year of the Rabbit.
“Cities in China come to life during Chinese New Year and we are seeing more travelers from the region visiting the great nation to experience its rich cultural tourist offerings and to embark on an alternative kind of holiday. There are so many amazing things to experience during a trip to China and a stay at one of our numerous luxury properties – Grand Hyatt Beijing, Park Hyatt Beijing, Park Hyatt Shanghai, Grand Hyatt Shanghai and Hyatt on the Bund – all ideally located in two of China’s major cities - are perfect for tourists wanting comfort, luxury and personalized service during their Asia adventure,” said Thierry Bertin, VP Sales and Marketing, Hyatt International, South West Asia.
The 825-luxury room Grand Hyatt Beijing is situated in the heart of the business, shopping, and tourist district, and only a few minutes walk from Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. The hotel is part of the Oriental Plaza commercial complex and provides direct access to the adjacent shopping mall.
Soaring above the heart of Beijing’s Central Business District, Park Hyatt Beijing is part of the prestigious Beijing Yintai Centre, the tallest skyscraper on Chang’an Avenue and a symbol of the new China. Directly opposite the China World Trade Centre and the new CCTV Tower sits the five-star luxury hotel which is 40 minutes from Beijing Capital International Airport, five minutes from the Embassy District and just 15 minutes from the Forbidden City by car.
Grand Hyatt Shanghai is located on the 53rd to 87th floor of the Jin Mao Tower and known as one of the world’s ‘highest hotels’. Located in the centre of Pudong, Shanghai’s financial and business district, the hotel provides easy access to the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the International Convention Centre. The 555-room hotel offers Middle East guests award winning restaurants and luxurious hotel rooms, with views overlooking the city of Shanghai.
Park Hyatt Shanghai, a sophisticated modern Chinese residence occupying the 79th to 93rd floors of the Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC), is otherwise known as "The Vertical Complex City". Situated in the heart of the Lujiazui business district in Pudong is the Shanghai WFC which measures 492 m (101 storeys). It is one of the tallest buildings worldwide, hosting Park Hyatt Shanghai as one of the tallest hotel in the world.
There are currently eight Grand Hyatt properties across Greater China, including Grand Hyatt Beijing, Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, Grand Hyatt Macau, Grand Hyatt Shanghai, Hyatt on the Bund, Grand Hyatt Shenzhen and Grand Hyatt Taipei. |