HOTEL – TRAVEL with DONG

A Hidden Waterside Sanctuary at The Peninsula Hong Kong

Tucked away within the century-old, elegant luxury of The Peninsula Hong Kong lies a hidden sanctuary of unparalleled atmosphere and intimacy. Stepping past the lobby's vintage grandeur and vibrant energy, take the elevator directly to the eighth floor, where a private, Roman-style heated pool terrace unfolds before you – a serene waterside haven. This is The Pool, the hotel's understated yet stunning poolside restaurant, a cherished luxurious retreat for hotel guests and seasoned travellers alike.

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Harbourfront Timeless Luxury at The Peninsula Hong Kong

The Kylin Suite at The Peninsula Hong Kong occupies a high floor and commands a corner position with exceptional views, offering both a sense of privacy and sweeping openness. Stepping through the door, an elegant entrance foyer with a separate guest powder room sets a composed and generous tone.

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A Timeless Ode to The Peninsula Hong Kong: Where East Meets West Across a Century

As the car wound through the bustling streets of Tsim Sha Tsui, the urban clamour and crowds slowly receded behind. When that building – a sublime fusion of Italian Renaissance elegance and Baroque flourishes – stood quietly before my eyes, I knew that a gentle and magnificent chapter of time was about to unfold. Born in 1928, The Peninsula Hong Kong has never been merely a top-tier hotel; it is a living urban monument, having silently gathered nearly a century of the city's changing tides and historical glory.

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Not just a hotel stay, but a slow reacquaintance with a city’s design language

Two years have passed since I last walked through the doors of New World Guangzhou Hotel. This visit happened to be the third stop on the New World Hotels & Resorts Greater Bay Area tour, and it coincided with Lingnan's most lingering season – summer still clinging on, the heat not quite ready to fade, with a lazy, full-bodied mood drifting through the air. This time, I came not to rush, but to step back into this space filled with Guangzhou's stories, and to take a proper look at all the design details I had hurried past two years ago.

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The first five-star hotel in Taishan, and perhaps the first to make heritage its true centrepiece

Before coming to Taishan, my understanding of the term "hometown of overseas Chinese" remained purely literal. It was not until I set foot on this land that I truly understood why it is called "China's number one hometown of overseas Chinese", and why people speak of "two Taishans – one at home and one abroad."

Not until I stirred tea‑leaf dip into hotpot did I understand what “local” really means

This time at New World Qingyuan Hotel, I had no intention of rushing to any sightseeing spots. I simply wanted to follow the resort's own rhythm, immerse myself in the local way of life, and spend two or three days feeling both fulfilled and completely at ease. The hotel itself is a healing mountain retreat – natural wood finishes paired with hillside views, and rooms with comfortable balconies where just staying in feels wonderfully relaxing. The real surprise, however, was the set of carefully curated activities that you can slowly join in, each offering a genuine sense of participation.

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With private pools under the stars and silence in the trees, summer finally makes sense

Living in Beijing for too long, summer had long been welded to a sticky, suffocating heat – the city's warmth is cloying, and even the breeze carries a restless edge. So when I finally saved up enough leave and headed straight for the coolness hidden in the mountains of Qingyuan, my heart was full of anticipation. This trip was not about ticking off sights – I just wanted to throw myself into the wild, soak in the hot springs, and finally catch my breath.

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The place where Thai luxury meets Miao heritage at 1,314 metres above the clouds

Nestled in a lush valley at an elevation of 1,314 metres, with karst peaks just beyond the window and a 60,000-square-metre private garden at your feet, the most enchanting quality of Anantara Guiyang Resort is how seamlessly it blends the laid‑back spirit of Thai luxury with the intangible cultural heritage of Guizhou's Miao and Dong minorities. Check in here, and you can immerse yourself in the region's customs and flavours over the course of a single day – without ever having to rush from one attraction to the next.

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Forget the heatwave – this karst valley keeps its cool at 1,314 metres

I had long held a quiet obsession with Guiyang's summers – while the rest of the country sweltered under heatwaves, this summer capital kept its own pocket of cool. After years of longing, I finally made the trip this summer. Instead of plunging into the crowds at the usual tourist hotspots, I settled into Anantara Guiyang Resort, nestled in a karst valley, determined to spend a few slow days far from the noise, asking nothing of myself but rest.

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Panoramic Harbour Views, Local Cuisine and Impeccable Service of ICC Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge

Hong Kong's luxury hotels keep emerging one after another, each with its own ingenious and daring design. Yet every time I check in at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, perched high above the International Commerce Centre, I find myself struck by the same realization: the unparalleled views at the heart of the city and the one-of-a-kind atmosphere simply have no substitute. Among all the surprises this hotel has offered me, the one I remember most fondly is the cloud-level Club Lounge on the 116th floor.

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