Capital of the Guangdong Province and a lively and prosperous city, Guangzhou sits on the south China coastline bordered by the Pearl River. With easy access to Macau and Hong Kong, this city is the economical, political and cultural heart of the Guangdong area. For a special trip to Guangzhou luxury hotels offer visitors the best in Chinese hospitality and service as well as some of the most modern and exciting hotel facilities in the world.
Dominating the landscape of the city is the stunning and expansive Pearl River. Roughly 1243 miles long it is the 3rd longest river in the country. The city marks the convergence of the Pearls four tributary river systems and sits just 25 miles from the rivers outlet into the South China Sea.
The river itself is about 200 yards wide as it flows through the city and there are no less than 10 impressive bridges spanning its expanse, joining together the high rise offices and Guangzhou luxury hotels that are built on its banks on either side. Visitors can enjoy the scenic walk along the banks of the river or can take a sightseeing river cruise from the harbor to explore the landscape on either side.
In the center of the city Yuexiu Park is a welcome green space in the busy city streets. Covering around 212 acres the park contains seven hills and three artificial lakes as well as a number of landmarks and monuments which can be discovered on a walk or cycle around the park. One of the most famous structures is the sculpture of the Five Rams, an image which has been adopted as the emblem for the city. Legend says that the rams were ridden into the city by five angels who blessed the city and turned a once barren Guangzhou into the prosperous place it is today.
Also in the park the Zenhai Tower or Five Story Tower houses the city museum which features relics and documents tracing the history of the town and its people as far back as 2000 years ago. The Tower itself is a beautiful building and well worth a visit. Around the park visitors will find restaurants, swimming pools, art galleries and play areas.
Just outside the city the Chimelong Holiday Resort in Panyu District offers a fun day out for all the family. With wild rollercoaster rides, a safari park, water park and golf center there is something here for everyone. Children and teenagers will enjoy the white knuckle excitement of the ten looped rollercoaster and the motorbike launch coaster at Chimelong Paradise whilst parents can relax and watch the international circus or marvel at the world's most advanced 4D cinema.
A bit further from the city, Lotus Hill sits around 7 miles from the city center and is one of Chinas most famous landmarks. The landscape was formed from quarry works of ancient Chinese dynasties from as far back as 206 BC. Today it leaves behind stunning and varied scenery of red sandstone, forests, grottos and towering cliffs. Visitors can tour the Lotus City and see the largest gold statue in the world, the statue of the Goddess of Mercy which stands over 120 feet tall.
Visitors looking to stay in one of the Guangzhou luxury hotels will be spoilt for choice. With over 20 five star hotel establishments in the city ranging from waterside skyscrapers to park side boutique, there is sure to be something to suit everyone.
Guangzhou luxury hotels offer some of the country's best hotel facilities and amenities for hotel guests to enjoy. Hotel bedrooms feature large screen TVs, refrigerators and mini bars, high speed internet access and safe deposit boxes. Some rooms also have ultra modern technology such as intelligent light controllers which adjust lighting depending on ambient light and which can be adjusted to suit the mood. Many rooms have climate control which automatically adjusts for the optimum temperature and humidity and can also be set to keep some areas warmer than others.
Hotel amenities in many five star hotels can be expected to include spa services such as massage, aromatherapy, sauna and steam rooms, as well as hotel gyms and fitness suites. Hotel guests can also enjoy traditional games rooms with billiards, ping pong, chess and poker tables. Swimming pools feature in many of the Guangzhou luxury hotels as do currency exchange services, shopping centers and beauty services.
Many hotels offer concierge and for business travelers there is a choice of hotels able to provide meeting rooms, conference facilities and the hire of equipment to their business guests.
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