Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province in east China. The beautiful scenery here is famous across the country and around the world. The stunning landscape is said to have inspired poets and philosophers, and even Marco Polo called it the most magnificent city in the world. In fact, the entire region of Jiangnan – of which Hangzhou is one part – is historically well known for being one of the most fertile, affluent, and poetic places of China. As you can imagine, a hotel in the midst of Hangzhou has a high bar to live up to.
Nature meets city in the stunning metropolis of Hangzhou. /CGTN Photo
The outside of this hotel looked fairly low-key, but the inside is an impressive meshing of worlds. The decor is a delicate dance between classic and modern. It gives the feeling of time-honored Chinese elegance with a thorough contemporary interpretation. And true to this region, the hotel has an almost contemplative atmosphere, secluded from the fast pace of urban living. The atmosphere makes one want to sit back and ponder life, to slow down and appreciate the little things.
The Chairman's Suite of this hotel is the most luxurious room in this accommodation. /CGTN Photo
Visit this traditional-meets-modern hotel in Hangzhou with Megan Zhang, host of Travelogue on CGTN this Sunday. Travelogue broadcasts at 7:30 a.m. on Sundays, 2:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Mondays, and 6:30 a.m. on Fridays (Beijing Time).
Video edited by Liu Zhenshuo