GUANGDONG – TRAVEL with DONG

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Textural Counterpoint: A Seasonal Cantonese Interlude at the Four Seasons

In the height of Guangzhou‘s summer, nothing beats gathering a few friends and heading to an elegant restaurant for a relaxed meal. This time I made a special trip to Yu Yue Heen, the Chinese restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, and had the good fortune to be among the first to taste their new summer menu. With high expectations, I embarked on a seasonal culinary journey.

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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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Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen Garners

Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen proudly unveils a collection of distinguished industry accolades across key segments including fine dining, luxury leisure, and business travel, reaffirming its position as a leading luxury destination…

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Your Ultimate Summer at MGM Shenzhen

The Golden Lion treads the waves, and amidst the urban seascape. As summer approaches, at the newly opened MGM Shenzhen, experience an unforgettable early taste of summer revelry.

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OPUS 388 Presents My Journey to China – Chapter 5, a New Degustation Menu by Chef Alessio Durante

OPUS 388, the French fine‑dining restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen, introduces a new dégustation menu, My Journey to China – Chapter 5, by Chef Alessio Durante. Rooted in Shenzhen, the menu reflects over two decades of Michelin‑level discipline, paired with a sensitive reading of local produce. Defined by precision and restraint, Chapter 5 marks a deliberate return to culinary essentials—ingredients, timing, and the architecture of sauce—where authenticity takes centre stage.

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‘The Bay by Chef Fei’ of Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen Awarded Coveted Black Pearl One Diamond Distinction

In a prestigious accolade celebrating culinary excellence, The Bay by Chef Fei, the acclaimed Cantonese restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen featuring Lingnan and Chaozhou cuisines, has been honoured with a One Diamond rating in the esteemed 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide. The restaurant is celebrated for its masterful interpretation of regional culinary traditions, innovative artistry, and uncompromising standards, distinguishing it as one of the new entrants from Shenzhen in this year's guide.

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Where Lingnan Charm Meets Modern Aesthetic Elegance

https://youtu.be/bpeUitvNA_Y?si=tLMUAFqenqk2OffA When the gentle poetry of Lingnan meets the ingenuity of modern design, and the subtlety of Eastern artistic conception collides with the exquisiteness of Western aesthetics, SHANGRI-LA NANSHAN, SHENZHEN, inspired by the concept of "a hundred birds returning to their nests", creates a unique residential aesthetic experience.

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