We love this pint-sized, great value boutique hotel buried deep in the narrowest hutong blocks of old Beijing. Close to the breezy Imperial Lakes, it offers a cosy, stylish, convenient base from which to explore the city, with sleek contemp…

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We’re always on the lookout for special places to stay in off-beat locations where you can experience bucolic pockets of rural China in stylish comfort, and were thrilled when we discovered this wonderful boutique hotel at the foot of the G…

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‘Impeccable’ is the word most often used to describe the Fairmont Peace Hotel, whose distinctive green pyramidal roof has been a landmark on Shanghai’s Bund since it was built in 1929 by the property and textile tycoon Victor Sassoon. Overl…

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Overlooking beautiful Luhuitou Bay on the southernmost tip of Hainan Island, this heavenly boutique resort consists entirely of pool villas, set around a tropical lagoon amid lush, bird-filled gardens. The architecture is sleek and modern,…

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Suave contemporary design meets Balinese boutique chic at this effortlessly stylish resort in Sanya, on the southern tip of Hainan. Polished hardwoods and shimmering silk combine to create a luxurious ambience in the rooms. You’ve three ach…

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If you want a luxurious, romantic spot on the beach to while away a few days during your China tour, look no further than this dreamy resort on the headland to the south of Sanya. Dotted around tropical gardens overlooking Yulong Harbour, t…

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Raffles’ splendid five-star resort is located on Clearwater Bay, the most fabulous beach on the entire South China Sea coastline. It’s tucked away, but no matter: you won’t want to leave when you see how gorgeous it is. Everything you might…

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No other lodge can compete with the Li-An for views of the famous rice terraces. Access is on foot (or sedan chair if you’re slow on your pins). After a winding approach by car, you begin a short but steep uphill climb to Ping An village, w…

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Nestled amid a phalanx of glass-sided skyscrapers at the heart of the city’s trendiest shopping district, the Temple House is an artful fusion of antique and modern. Its entrance occupies a restored Qing-era building, complete with arched s…

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Apart from providing a luxurious springboard for ascents of the nearby sacred mountain, this new resort on the leafy outskirts of Chengdu makes an ideal landing pad if you’ve just arrived on an international flight and don’t feel like delvi…

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Housed inside one of Beijing's most imposing heritage buildings in the heart of the city it has immediate access to Wangfujing's lively shops and food market and is within walking distance of the Forbidden City. The Raffles epitomises eleg…

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This well-appointed first class hotel is located in the heart of Wangfujing and with good access to the main sights. Rooms are modern, intimate and offer excellent value. Three high quality restaurants serve up everything from local to inte…

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