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The five star Intercontinental Beijing is the flagship Intercontinental hotel in mainland China, and is just minutes away from the city's most celebrated cultural charms as well as its major shopping centres. Each of the hotel's spacious air-conditioned guest rooms feature en-suite bathroom with bathrobes, hairdryer, satellite TV, mini bar, personal safe, and tea maker. The Intercontinental Beijing offers a choice of restaurants and a cocktail lounge. The hotel also enjoys an indoor swimming pool, sauna and whirlpool, gift shop and beauty salon.

Recognised as one of the finest hotels in Xi'an, the deluxe Shangri-La Golden Flower offers all the facilities one would expect from this leading hotel chain including an indoor swimming pool and health club. The hotel boasts the most spacious en-suite guestrooms in the city. All are well appointed with satellite television, IDD telephones, mini bar, electronic safety deposit boxes and 24 hour room service. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of cuisine from popular Western dishes to sumptuous Asian dishes in any of the hotel’s three restaurants and enjoy a cocktail in one of the hotel's bars.

Officially awarded a five-star category cruise ship in China, the M/V East King boasts 80 well appointed outside staterooms offering the largest passenger cabins available on the Yangtze River. Large picture windows provide breathtaking views of the scenery and each airconditioned en-suite stateroom is equipped with colour satellite TV, direct dial telephones, mini bar and safety deposit boxes. Informal shipboard dining offers a choice of Asian and Western menus enhanced by a wide selection of wines from across the world; at night enjoy musical entertainment and dancing in Valentino’s located on the promenade deck.

M/V East King
Technical Specifications:
Built: 1994
Gross Tonnage: 5,500 tons
Average speed: 22 Knots
Length: 298 ft.
Outside Cabins: 80
Outside Cabin size: 180 sq. ft. Number of Guests: 160

Located in the heart of the French Quarter amongst several acres of manicured gardens, the five star Radisson Plaza provides a tranquil and welcome haven for guests to escape and relax. All air-conditioned en-suite guest rooms are of luxurious and contemporary design and feature IDD telephone, mini bar, safety deposit box, ironing facilities, satellite TV, and 24 hour room service. An excellent range of leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, fully equipped gymnasium, steam room, Jacuzzi, sauna and massage facilities. Guests can enjoy a wonderful choice of dining in any of the hotel’s restaurants each offering a different style and culinary experience.

Nestled on the banks of the Li River amid lush, tree lined avenues, the Sheraton Guilin offers every comfort and convenience one might expect from the city’s leading five star hotel. Each of the hotel’s airconditioned en-suite guest rooms is fully equipped with satellite TV, mini bar, IDD telephone, safety deposit box and 24 hour room service. The hotel features a selection of restaurants and bars and boasts one of the city’s finest Chinese restaurants. Journeys of Distinction have reserved deluxe river view rooms for our group.

Offering breathtaking views of Victoria Harbour, this five-star hotel offers the highest levels of service in a friendly, yet elegant, environment. Each of the tastefully decorated air-conditioned en-suite rooms feature satellite TV, mini bar, IDD telephone, safety deposit box and 24 hour room service. In addition to the four world class restaurants, the hotel enjoys a choice of bars. Other amenities include an outdoor rooftop swimming pool along with an extensive health spa. Harbour view rooms have been reserved for our group.