Thai AirAsia with new China route

Thai AirAsia will offer a third direct air link with China from the northern city of Chiang Mai, with the start of a non-stop daily flight to Hangzhou from February 21st on.

Hangzhou is home to the Unesco World Heritage site of Xi Hu, also known as West Lake, and the Lingyin Temple as well as the shopping havens Song Dynasty City Replica and Qinghefang Ancient Street.

AirAsia operates 12 flights a day from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, two a day to Phuket and Hat Yai and once daily to Krabi.

Air China from Beijing to Chiang Mai

Air China will launch Beijing - Chiang Mai flights on November 7th 2013.

The flights will be operated three times per week on Monday/Thursday/Saturday with Boeing 737-800 aircrafts.
The outbound flight departs from Beijing at 18:30 Beijing time and arrives in Chiang Mai at 22:40 local time.
The return flight leaves Chiang Mai at 23:45 local time and arrives in Beijing at 05:00 Beijing time.

Chiang Mai is Thailand's second city, but in terms of quality of living, tourist attractions and development potential, it's second to none in Southeast-Asia. The city is famous for her friendly people, beautiful women, refined handicrafts, cool climate and stunning mountain scenery. More than three-hundred temples, among them some of the most beautiful and revered in the entire Buddhist world, give the city an atmosphere of calmness and timeless elegance. Chiang Mai is in the Thailand region North (see map northern Thailand)

Mission Hills World Ladies Championship

At Mission Hills Haikou - Sandbelt Trails Course, Haikou, Hainan, China - March 7th - 10th 2013

World No 8 Suzann Pettersen of Norway came from two shots behind Korea’s Inbee Park to claim a one-stroke victory at the Mission Hills World Ladies Championship in China.

Interactive Golf Map China with Golf Courses & Recommended Golf Hotels nearby

Westin Bund Center Shanghai Earns HACCP Certification

The Westin Bund Center Shanghai has received HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) certification.


The luxurious Westin Bund Center Shanghai is located a short 5-minute walk from the magnificent Bund. It offers stylish accommodation with an indoor pool, a spa and free parking on site.

Spacious guest rooms are fitted with modern amenities and are fully air conditioned. Each is equipped with a personal safe, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

Banyan Tree Spa provides an extensive menu of massage services. Westin Workout Gym features a wide variety of fitness equipment.

EEST - The Crystal Garden serves a variety of Chinese, Japanese and Thai dishes. A refreshing fruit juice or healthy smoothie can be found at the Bliss Cafe.

Shanghai Westin Bund Center is within a 10-minute walk of Laoximen Metro Station, the East Nanjing Road Metro Station and the Yu Garden. It is a 45-minute drive from Pudong International Airport.


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Jet Asia Airways Announces Scheduled Service from Phuket to Beijing

Jet Asia Airways announced a four times weekly scheduled service from Phuket International Airport to Beijing International Capital Airport.
This service will commence in January 2013.

Jet Asia Airways, founded in 2009, is a Thai carrier operating out of Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport.

Beijing City Guide

The Peninsula Shanghai World's Best Business Hotel

The Peninsula Shanghai has been honoured by Travel + Leisure magazine as the world's finest business hotel.

The Peninsula Shanghai is a luxurious 5-star hotel located a 5-minute walk from the Bund and a 10-minute walk from East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street Shopping District. It features a large indoor pool, a spa and a fitness centre. Free parking and internet access are provided.

Spacious guest rooms feature stylish interiors with modern furnishings. Each is well-equipped with a Nespresso coffee machine, an iPod dock and a 46-inch plasma TV with cable channels. Other amenities include a large work station, a personal safe and ironing equipment.

Massages and beauty treatments can be found at the Peninsula Spa by ESPA. Guests can work out at the fitness centre or swim at 25-metre lap pool. The staff at the tour desk can assist with making travel arrangements.

Yilong Court serves a selection of Chinese dishes. European cuisine can be enjoyed at Sir Elly’s Restaurant. Sum up the day with drinks at the Compass Bar, and live music at Salon de Ning.

Shanghai Peninsula is 20 km from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and 48 km from the Pudong International Airport (Shanghai Airports - Airport Hotels, Airport Transfer).

PATA Travel Mart 2013

PATA Travel Mart 2013 will take place on September 25-27 at Century City New International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.

Century City New International Convention & Exhibition Center (CCNICEC) is located in southern city of Chengdu. The zone consists of International Convention, Exhibition Hall, and supporting facilities including sightseeing, shopping and hotels. It is a multifunctional Expo Complex Project with Convention & Exhibition, Culture Entertainment & Leisure Resorts, Office Complex, Commercial Residential and Folk Culture combined together.

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Twelve at Hengshan opens in Shanghai

Twelve at Hengshan, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Shanghai

Twelve at Hengshan, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Shanghai is located along Hengshan Road, a 3-minute walk from Hengshan Road metro station. It offers free Wi-Fi in all areas and boutique rooms fusing Art Déco and Oriental designs. Recreational options include a hot tub and a wellness centre.

Central yet quiet, Twelve at Hengshan is 3 km from Xintiandi entertainment area and 4.8 km from People’s Square in the city centre. Shanghai Railway Station is a 10-minute drive away.

The classy rooms are fitted with a minibar, an iPod docking station and a coffee machine. The ample bathrooms include both a bathtub and shower facilities. Free toiletries, hairdryers and slippers are also included.

The hotel offers a gym for those wanting to maintain their work out routine. Guests can also laze in the sauna, visit the beauty shop, or check emails at the business centre. Day trips, car rentals and ticketing can be arranged at the tour desk. There is a gift shop on site for last minute purchase.

Guests can enjoy delicious Cantonese dishes at the hotel’s 12 Hengshan restaurant.

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Direct connection to Xi'an

AirAsia is offering a daily flight between Bangkok and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) in China's Province Shaanxi. Xi'an is China's former capital and the site of the famous Terracotta Warriors of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.

Private Tour: Tomb of Emperor Jingdi with Xi'an Airport Transfer

Make the most of your time in Xi'an with this private tour of the Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling Tomb) including round-trip hotel/airport transportation. You’ll be picked up from either the Xi’an airport or your hotel for a tour of the tomb, a fascinating ancient Chinese cultural relic similar to the Terracotta Warriors. At the end of your tour, you’ll be driven to your hotel to begin your stay in Xi’an or to the airport for your departure flight.

Recommended Hotel in Xi'an: Hantang House

Hantang House is a 2-minute walk from New City Plaza, and a 15-minute walk from the Bell Tower. This trendy property offers a lobby bar, a restaurant, and free Wi-Fi access in public areas.
Air-conditioned guest rooms are fitted with a work desk and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The en suite bathroom comes with shower and a hairdryer.
Recreational facilities include a games room, karaoke and a billiards table. The staff at the tour desk can assist with making travel arrangements. Bicycle rental and car hire services are available.
Beverages and a daily breakfast can be enjoyed at the lobby bar.
House Hantang is located 37 km from Xi’an Xianyang Airport.

Yue Shanghai Hotel rebranded as Dorsett Shanghai

Dorsett Shanghai (Formerly Yue Shanghai Hotel)

Overlooking scenic Century Park, Dorsett Shanghai Hotel stands beside Metro 2 Subway Station. It offers stylish rooms with iPod docks. A well-equipped fitness centre and 5 dining options await guests.

Dorsett Shanghai Hotel is situated in the heart of Pudong, a 15-minute walk from Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Pudong International Airport is a 35-minute drive away.

Vividly decorated with bright colours and elegant touches of Chinese culture, rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. A safety deposit box is provided in each room.

Floor-to-ceiling windows are a feature of the hotel’s 24-hour fitness centre. Free parking is provided for guests’ convenience. Friendly hotel staff can assist with business and laundry needs.

Mediterranean cuisine and grills are served in Gusto on the Green Restaurant while Chinese delights are offered in Xin Guang Restaurant. For a drink to unwind, guests can head for the stylish Feng Shui Bar or the outdoor Breeze café.

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Discover the new Anantara Sanya Resort & Spa

Newly opened on 7th November 2012, Anantara’s first hideaway in China edges the southernmost tip of Hainan Island - one of Asia's hottest beach destinations.

Anantara Sanya Resort & Spa

Featuring spacious accommodation, Anantara Sanya Resort & Spa is a luxurious 5-star property with an outdoor swimming pool and 3 restaurants. The resort offers a fitness centre, massage treatments and free private parking.

Anantara Sanya Resort is 1 km from Luhuitou Golf Club (s. Interactive Golf Map China) and Sanya Serenity Marina. 

Dadonghai Bay is 5 km away while Sanya Bay is 18.4 km from the resort.

The luxurious rooms come with wood-panelled flooring and furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows. A satellite TV with DVD player, iPod dock and safe are standard in the rooms. A hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities are also included.

Recreation facilities such as a tennis court and sauna are available at Anantara Sanya Resort. Guests can check-in anytime at the 24-hour front desk.

Chinese dishes are featured at Shi Yuan Restaurant while one can enjoy Thai cuisine at Bann Rim Nam. Have a light snack and cocktail at Ahei Restaurant.

Short News Golf

The Hong Kong Open will not be on the schedule for the European Tour next season for the first time since 2001.

Nirwana Bali Golf Club at Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort recently has been named one of Asia's 10 Most Elite Golf Courses by Forbes Travel Guide. Bali Golf courses & Golf hotels Bali

Cassandra Kirkland of France came from a stroke behind to claim her first professional title at the Sanya Ladies Open at Yalong Bay Golf Club in China.

Guan Tianlang is poised to become the youngest golfer to play at the US Masters after the Chinese 14-year-old won the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship at Amata Spring Country Club in Thailand on Sunday 4.11.2012

New Hotel Manager for The Langham Xintiandi, Shanghai

Hotel & Tours Group - New Hotel Manager for The Langham Xintiandi, Shanghai

Fairmont Peace Hotel Shanghai - Superb!

Hotel & Tours Group - Fairmont Peace Hotel Shanghai - Superb!

Beijing Old Hutongs Tour by Rickshaw (Video)

Hotel & Tours Group - Beijing Old Hutongs Tour by Rickshaw (Video)