New Luxury Hotels and Resorts Coming to , Properties from Jumeriah, Dusit Thani slated for completion by year’s end

New York, NY (May 22, 2017) – As one of China’s four great ancient capitals, Nanjing offers visitors boundless opportunities for exploring the country’s deep history and cultural roots. Doing so in style will be easier than ever in the coming year as this city of more than 8 million welcomes several new luxury hotel and resort properties, complementing an already impressive list of hotels that have opened over the past few years. Travelers planning a trip to China should be sure to include Nanjing on their itinerary and consider the following properties for a luxurious stay.

COMING SOON Dusit Thani Wetland Park Resort Nanjing Expected opening: Late 2017 Bangkok-based Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts plans to open a new upscale resort in Nanjing Shangqinhuai Eco Wetland Park later this year. The resort will target international clientele and will feature 110 villas and rooms, a Thai-inspired spa with a full range of wellness programs, a rooftop garden restaurant, and more. Additional information is available here.

Jumeriah Nanjing Expected opening: Late 2017 Dubai-based Jumeriah Group is developing a 250-room, Zaha Hadid-designed property in the Hexi new business district, expected to open by the end of the year. Highlights of the mixed-use luxury property will include a Talise Spa, an indoor swimming pool, and a tea lounge. Additional information is available here.

Nanjing Green Towers Expected opening: 2018 One of Nanjing’s most internationally anticipated new properties is the Nanjing Green Towers which will be Asia’s first vertical forest. The two towers are the mastermind of Stefano Boeri Architects and are characterized by alternating levels of live greenery and balconies - approximately 3,600 trees and plants in total. One of the towers will feature a 247-room Hyatt hotel with a rooftop swimming pool, along with shopping, dining, and exhibition space on the lower levels. Additional information can be found here.

Nanjing boasts a variety of other luxury properties that have opened within the last five years, several of which are currently offering attractive promotions for guests. TOP LUXURY HOTEL PACKAGES

The Grand Mansion, A Luxury Collection Hotel Opened June 2015 Adjacent to some of Nanjing’s top historical attractions, The Grand Mansion is ideally located for those interested in exploring the iconic Presidential Palace, Nanjing Library, and City Wall. The Grand Mansion features 158 luxuriously appointed guestrooms, including 15 suites and an expansive Presidential Suite, designed to capture the destination’s profound history and rich cultural legacy. The hotel’s design, conceptualized by I.M. Pei Architects with HBA Interior Design, draws inspiration from Nanjing’s time as the nation’s capital during the Ming Dynasty and again as the capital of the Republic of China in the early twentieth century. The hotel’s centerpiece is The Travellers’ Library, one of China’s largest hotel libraries, which houses a collection of 3,000 books, local antiques, and global treasures that honor the world’s great explorers. The hotel is currently offering an architectural tour package including accommodations, lunch for two, a concierge tour of local architecture, and more. Additional information can be found here.

Shangri-La Hotel Nanjing Opened November 2014 Overlooking Nanjing’s picturesque Park, the 450-room Shangri-La Hotel Nanjing takes full advantage of its scenic setting. Expansive views are on display throughout the hotel, including the two-story Horizon Club on the hotel’s 40th floor featuring floor-to-ceiling windows. Plush guestrooms and suites designed in a calming earth-toned palate; body treatments inspired by Chinese philosophy at CHI, The Spa; and delectable cuisine at Jin Hot Pot Restaurant; are just a few of the hotel’s distinctive characteristics. Shangri-La Hotel Nanjing is currently offering a spa package providing a CNY 300 (USD 59.50) credit for use at CHI, valid for stays through December 31, 2017. Additional information can be found here.

Fairmont Nanjing Opened December 2013 The closest luxury hotel to Nanjing Kukou International Airport and Nanjing South Railway Station, Fairmont Nanjing offers Fairmont’s timeless service and hospitality in an ultra-contemporary setting. The hotel occupies the upper half of the Jin Ao Tower, an architectural marvel resembling an immense Chinese lantern. Five restaurants and bars, the decadent Willow Stream Spa, and a tech-forward room design are just a few of the hotel’s many highpoints. Fairmont Nanjing is currently offering the Suite Moments package, which provides 40 percent off the best available rate for suite rooms along with a USD 50 hotel credit, valid on stays through September 30, 2017. Additional information can be found here.

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About Nanjing Nanjing is the capital of province in eastern China, situated in the Yangtze River Delta area 190 miles northwest of Shanghai. Recognized as one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, Nanjing has served as the capital city of 10 Chinese dynasties and regimes for a total of more than 1,800 years. A sophisticated metropolis and a modern center of history, education, and culture, Nanjing is home to some of the country’s most significant historical attractions such as the Xiaoling Tomb of the Ming Dynasty, Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Mausoleum, The Presidential Palace, and a City Wall, which dates back more than 600 years. Popular attractions also include China’s oldest public library and one of the country’s first museums, the . Nanjing is accessible by Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) with daily flights from North America. Three train stations – , Nanjing South Railway Station, and Nanjing West Railway Station – connect Nanjing to all of China’s major cities, including Beijing, which is a 3.5- hour ride via bullet train. Travelers coming from Shanghai can reach Nanjing in approximately 90 minutes by bullet train or three hours by car.

For more information on Nanjing please visit www.GoToNanjing.com.

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