Sichuan province

Dujiangyan city in Sichuan province, an important ecological center in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, has taken ecological civilization as a priority and promoted urban development driven by industrial chains such as green initiatives and cultural tourism.

The Chinese government is planning to create a huge new national park covering the country’s main giant panda habitats. Xinhua reports that the new park will cover more than 27,000km², three times the size of Yellowstone National Park in the US and almost 10 times the size of Hong Kong. It will link up 67 […]

Hilton Worldwide has opened Waldorf Astoria Chengdu, the company’s 200th hotel in Asia Pacific. Located in the capital of western China’s Sichuan province, the new 289-room luxury hotel is housed within a high-end mixed-use development comprising a retail mall, offices and apartments. “As Hilton’s 200th hotel in Asia Pacific, Waldorf Astoria Chengdu marks a key […]

Conrad Osaka Location: Floors 33-40 of the Nakanoshima Festival Complex, between Osaka’s Umeda and Namba districts Grade: Luxury Keys: 164 Facilities: Four restaurants, a 40th floor “sky bar”, spa, 24-hour fitness centre and heated indoor pool Meeting space: Two ballrooms, one boardroom and one divisible meeting room They say: “Exuding modern chic style infused with […]

Banyan Tree Jiuzhaigou Location: In a UNESCO-listed mountainous area, 2,500 metres above sea level in southwest China’s Sichuan province Grade: Luxury Keys: 209 Facilities: Restaurant, spa with 12 treatment rooms, retail area, large kids’ club. Close to Jiuzhai Yunling Golf Club Meeting space: Three meeting rooms, one boardroom, pre-function area They say: “Step into a […]