26 January 2021 Opening 1 February: LUX* , Welcomes Guests to the Idyllic Countryside Along the Sino-Vietnamese Border

LUX* Chongzuo, Guangxi’s infinity pool overlooks the majestic Karst mountains and Mingshi river Singapore - Surrounded by lush tropical gardens with a stunning view of the majestic karst formations sits the luxurious LUX* Chongzuo, Guangxi Resort & Villas, ’s first international luxury resort.

‘We are very excited to launch LUX* Resorts & Hotels’ first ultra-luxury property in , in partnership with owning company, Guangxi Daxin Mingshi Yijing Tourism Development Co. Ltd,” said Paul Jones, chief executive officer of The Lux Collective. “The extraordinary location, coupled with world-class facilities, will provide guests with an exclusive sanctuary to experience true luxury – time to enjoy the art of slow travelling and to connect meaningfully with the local community, culture, food and music.”

Located in Guangxi province separated from by the picturesque Mingshi River, the resort is less than two hours’ drive from the well-connected Wuxu International Airport and Nongguan Nature Reserve, home to the critically endangered white-headed langurs, and 30 minutes from Asia’s largest transnational waterfall, the world-famous Detian Waterfall.

Conceptualised by Teamer International based in , the resort’s architecture and interiors are designed to integrate with the luscious surroundings, blending natural and man-made harmoniously with the unspoiled landscape. City dwellers will find their slice of heaven away from the noise and light pollution with mood lighting installed to allow guests the surreal experience of a star-filled night sky once the sun sets.

Accommodation

The resort will feature 50 suites and six villas in the first phase, with sizes ranging between 80 and 180 square metres. All rooms enjoy river-facing balconies overlooking the awe-inspiring karst mountains and tropical forests. Using indigenous materials such as wood and stone, accentuated with copper finishing, the minimalistic look is both aesthetically pleasing and functional.

Dining and bars

Led by Executive Chef George Qu, who was awarded the title of Excellent Chef in the prestigious Cordon Bleu International Culinary Competition in 2018, the resort’s two restaurants and three bars include:

• All Day Dining – Located by the river’s edge, the all-day dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with a wide variety of Chinese, Southeast Asian and Western specialties to choose from, either a la carte or from interactive food stations. • Specialty Steakhouse – A cosy, elegant steakhouse presenting exquisite dishes with meticulously-sourced meat cuts and selection of fine wines from around the world. • Rooftop Bar – The outdoor rooftop oasis is the perfect spot to wind down in the evenings with craft beers, bespoke cocktails and wines alongside small plates. • Pool Bar – Offering refreshing drinks and snacks next to the spectacular 35-metre infinity pool. • Maison LUX* - Inspired by the quintessential European cafés and bars in France and Italy, Maison LUX* serves coffee, homemade pastries and artisanal ice cream to perk up after a day of exploring, before transforming into a stylish lounge bar in the evenings offering aperitifs and digestifs.

Wellness and Fitness

• LUX* Me Spa From April 2021, experience traditional Vietnamese spa treatments al fresco at the award-winning LUX* Me Spa, secluded by lush greenery with traditional Zhuang-style architecture.

• LUX* Me Fitness Equipped with the latest cardio and weight training equipment by Life Fitness, the gymnasium provides a panoramic view of the resort’s lush gardens through floor-to-ceiling windows.

PLAY Kids Club PLAY has plenty to offer children from 3 to 12 years old. Activities designed to keep kids entertained and engaged while parents indulge in some alone time. Youngsters can partake in rock wall climbing, ball pool games or watch a kid-friendly movie.

Reasons To Go LUX*

LUX* Resorts & Hotels offer a lighter, brighter experience, free from formalities and pretensions of conventional luxurious resorts. Spontaneous, technicolour experiences that will stimulate all senses which live on in the memory long after the post-holiday glow fades.

At LUX* Chongzuo, Guangxi, these are the Reasons To Go LUX*:

• Wellness and Mindfulness

LUX* Me Spa will offer an integrated wellness concept that incorporates fitness, healing methods, new technology, wellness assessment and personalized journeys. These concepts will extend into food and beverage offerings as well as PLAY Kids Club.

• Food Lovers Paradise

Offering an extensive, varied and high-quality menu, the dining outlets will deliver an experience unique to the destination, packaged in a creative and innovative manner. The afternoon tea served onboard the bamboo raft is not to be missed.

• Fresh and sensory experiences

Discover light-hearted pop-ups and surprising experiences that make the ordinary extraordinary such as Message in a Bottle, hidden all over the resort every morning, or Cinema Paradiso showing classic favourites and latest blockbuster movies in the most unexpected places with snacks and drinks. Get closer to nature by drifting down the picturesque Mingshi River on a bamboo raft or explore the great expanse of land on foot or guided bicycle tours. Those looking to recharge can take part in a morning yoga or meditation class by the river.

• Caring About What Matters

Our commitment to caring about our people, the communities we operate in and our planet are expressed through sustainability initiatives, community outreach as well as kind and thoughtful gestures over the course of the guest journey.

Experience LUX* Chongzuo, Guangxi

To celebrate the opening of the resort, LUX* Chongzuo, Guangxi is offering a 3 days, 2 nights package for two persons which includes daily Champagne breakfast, one leisurely afternoon tea on a bamboo raft sailing down Mingshi River, a sunset cocktail reception, daily dinner at the resort and tickets to Detian Waterfall. The opening package is priced at RMB 3,980 per person, valid until 30 September 2021.

Book your stay at [email protected]. For more information, visit www.luxresorts.cn

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Media contact Grace Lee / Vice President – Public Relations / [email protected]

About The Lux Collective The Lux Collective is a global hotel operator headquartered in Singapore and manages brands LUX* Resorts, SALT, Tamassa, SOCIO and Café LUX*. Other properties managed by The Lux Collective include Hotel Le Recif, Reunion Island as well as Ile des Deux Cocos, Mauritius, a private paradise island.

Successful hospitality experiences are created through hard work, passion and the collaboration of people with diverse skills. The Lux Collective work together with some of the most passionate and creative thinkers and doers. Together with their team members, stakeholders, vendors and partners, they create and deliver some of the leading hospitality experiences in the world. Putting people first is the core of their culture as well as staying true to its values of being passionate, responsible and innovative in all that they do. The Lux Collective make each moment matter and cares about what matters. By providing comfort through thoughtful and exquisite designs, they create experiences that make each moment matter for all guests.

The Lux Collective is committed to operating in a considered and respectful manner that is mindful of future generations.

An affiliate member of IBL, a major economic player in the Indian Ocean, and a leader of the “TOP 100” Mauritian companies, IBL is active in key sectors of the Mauritian economy, representing a portfolio of approximately 300 subsidiaries and associated companies.

The Lux Collective currently manages:

LUX* Resorts & Hotels Mauritius: LUX* Grand Gaube Resort & Villas, LUX* Belle Mare Resort & Villas, LUX* Le Morne Resort and LUX* Grand Baie Resort & Residences (opening 1 October 2021) Maldives: LUX*North Male Atoll Resort & Villas and LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas Ile de la Reunion: LUX* Saint Gilles Resort China: LUX* Tea Horse Road Lijiang, LUX* Tea Horse Road Benzilan, LUX* Tea Horse Road Sangushui, LUX* Tea Horse Road Peach Valley, LUX* Tea Horse Road Daju Village, LUX* Tea Horse Road Stone Town, LUX* Tea Horse Road Dali (opening 2021), LUX* Tea Horse Road Pu’er (opening 2021), LUX* Tea Horse Road Shangri-La (opening 2021), LUX* Chongzuo, Guangxi, LUX* Liyang (opening 2022) and LUX* Luxelakes, (opening 2025) Vietnam: LUX* Phu Quoc (opening 2022) France: LUX* La Baraquette (opening 2023)

SALT Resorts Mauritius: SALT of Palmar

Tamassa Resorts Mauritius: Tamassa Bel Ombre

SOCIO Mauritius: SOCIO Tribeca Central (opening 2022)

About LUX* Resorts & Hotels LUX* Resorts & Hotels helps people to celebrate life by delivering consistently on the promise of a different kind of luxury; hospitality that is Lighter. Brighter. LUX* stages exceptional experiences in different locales – whether on the Beach, in the City or in Nature – by banishing thoughtless patterns and being more simple, fresh and sensory for the benefit of all our guests.