Beijing

Michelin chef visits

Chef Paul Lau, mastermind behind The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong hotel-restaurant Tin Lung Heen that has been awarded two Michelin Stars, visits The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street's Qi Chinese Restaurant from April 22-28. The chef will awe local gastronomes with his culinary magic at the event, offering a new definition of Cantonese cuisine. 010-6601-6666

Wedding fair

On May 11, the Regent Beijing will hold a wedding fair, showcasing itself as a romantic, elegant and prestigious wedding venue in China's capital. From 10 am to 3:30 pm, the "Romance at Regent" Wedding Fair will exhibit the Regent Beijing's premier, world-class wedding venues and facilities with a spectacular bridal fashion show, an interactive floral demonstration, and two exciting lucky draws for a chance to win fabulous gift. Regent Beijing currently offers three luxurious and comprehensive wedding packages. 010-85221888

Shenzhen

Longest brunch

The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen has launched the longest brunch in the city, running from 11.30 am to 3:30 pm every Sunday to allow families to spend more time together. The hotel offers an extensive choice of dishes and cuisines, including seafood, fresh exotic fruits and sushi. They also have playground for children. General Manager Raghu Menon says Sunday brunch is a chance for family and friends to spend time together and the hotel wants it to last a bit longer. 0755-2222-2222

Guangzhou

Prime cuts

Chef Nicolas Vienne prepares innovative cuisine at Le Grill in Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, an up-market steakhouse that boasts an inimitable wine selection in an elegant environment with theatrical tableside flambs. Prime cuts of the best meats from around the world are cooked on a unique wood fire grill while Nicolas Vienne's creations complement an ever-changing menu based around the finest ingredients. 020-3883-8888

Shanghai

Low-calorie delight

Sofitel Shanghai Hyland is creating the De-Light menu in conjunction with the launch of the De-Light concept by Sofitel Luxury Hotels. A wholesome, holistic approach to healthy eating, the De-Light menu is focused on fresh and well-balanced food options with plenty of low-calorie dishes. 021-6351-5888

The scent of spring

Caf Swiss of the Swissotel Grand Shanghai is introducing fresh and healthy spring cuisine. The menu features Mediterranean dishes with plenty of nutritious, garden-fresh vegetables, as well as salmon and pasta. Try the mouth-watering apple pie with cinnamon for dessert. 021-5355-9898 Ext 6360

More room for life

Kerry Hotel Pudong presents the Breakfast Club at Kerry Sports with the "More Room for life" concept, which is designed to help business travelers maintain their exercise routines despite their busy travel schedules. The comprehensive, efficient wake-up solution is designed for the ultimate in exercise in the minimum time period. Participation in the Club includes daily buffet breakfast, happy hours and cocktails, and beverages throughout the day. 021-6169-8888

Chocolate jewelry box

Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao introduces the unique Jewelry Afternoon Tea, featuring a range of chocolate delights placed in a jewelry box, such as chocolate necklace art pieces and fashion bags. The raw materials come from the Mangaro Garden in Madagascar, which is one of the big cocoa gardens owned by the top-level chocolate brand Michel Cluizel. This distinctive dark chocolate was judged the best dark chocolate at the Paris Chocolate Exhibition. 021-3323-6666 Ext 51410

Speedy check-in

Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel, an investment of China National Aviation Holding Construction & Development Company, will open soon. The hotel resides inside Terminal 2 of Hongqiao International Airport, close to Hongqiao Railway Station, Hongqiao CBD and the China Conference & Exhibition Center. The hotel possesses an exclusive security lane in the lobby through which guests can walk to the airport's departure lounge, shortening check-in time from 2 hours to 30 minutes. 021-2236-6666

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