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In Shanghai , the most modern city in China where food chains are moving up with flash buildings and stunning skylines, the concept is quite the same. If you turn the corner you can still find pockets that seem cut from distant centuries.
It’s in a single street named Dongtai Lu , around Dongtai Road, just south of Hua Hai Zhonglu, near Hua Hai Park that outdoor vendors line several streets on the outskirts of the Old Town
Like every room in the hotel, mine features views over the Huangpu river and Pudong and apparently I will be spending time in one of the largest suite sof the city measuring 130 sqm . Tallest building and largest suite are overwhelming for a simple traveler like me who is just looking for some comfort and warm hospitality. The tall doors are opened to a 3,1 meter ceiling height, and the room at first site looks pretty spacious to me.
Bar Rouge is more than a bar, It is an alchemy – a magic formula that blends the crowd, music, and drinks into a fantastic venue where the night comes alive just wait a few minutes and you will see what this place is all about!
Its timeless location on top of the Bund 18, a heritage building on Shanghai’s historic waterfront, adds to the intrigue. Shanghai was the perfect place to start the Bar Rouge adventure,
One day Japanese real estate real mogul Minoru Mori was looking at the sky from his renowned Roppongi Hills complex over a cup of green tea. Among the crowded stars he reached out for God with the following plea: ” Dear God, now that I have recently built the in the city of Shanghai, the SWFC , world’s tallest building with the help of by Petersen Fox design team , I would like now with your permission to create the world’s best hotel; what would be your grace’s auspicious suggestions?”
After an unformal l chat sipping my warm tea and experiences different ESPA essential oils scents, Sandy suggests that I experiment a combination of a 90 minutes ancient and modern Chinese treatment called Jade QiYun paired with an ESPA detoxifying Body Oil massage whose ingredients, 100% natural. A total pre-2012 bliss!
A popular stop for local residents, the Temple of the Town God (Chenghuang Miao) in Shanghai is filled with statues of local gods and spirits that bring good fortune. Check the images of worshippers and the surroundings
Tonight we have a reservation at the Ritz- Carlton Pudong , high quality-Cantonese restaurant , Jin Xuang , apparently among the best in Shanghai.
In this spectacular location with high ‘vaulted ‘ceilings and a mezzanine level masterly designed by Steve Leung from Hong Kong, the very best cuisine is proudly showcased as a discerned choice for social and business dinners alike.
I have decided to meet with chef Lok and top executive chef, French Thierry Marais early this afternoon for few questions before I enjoy this overwhelming experience at 8.
China is a large country consisting of 56 ethnic people. Various ethnical civilizations and cultures have assimilated each other bringing forward the splendid chinese culture.
We stop at the 51st level. The Ritz Carlton suite opens it’s door to my tired soul. Bright light coming for the windows strike my eyes while I am literally blown up in awe by the 410 square meters and 5.8 ceiling height ceilings. William smiles, looking proudly almost happier than me. Renowened world designer Richard Farnell was very successful in blending sleek elegance with 1930 glamour Shanghai Art Deco