Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts Unveils Luxury Seaside Sanctuary by the Golden Dream Bay
On 8 May 2015 international luxury hotel brand Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts will open the doors to its newest property in the Haigang District of Qinhuangdao, a small seaside city renowned for its blue waters and golden beach. As one of China's more popular summer destinations, Shangri-La Hotel, Qinhuangdao naturally takes prime position along Bohai Bay and is a 15-minute drive to the train station that shuttles travellers via high-speed links to Tianjin and Beijing in under two hours.Qinhuangdao in Hebei province is where history, dating back more than 2,000 years, and the present day meet. The city bears the first Emperor of China's name, Qin Shi Huang, and remnants of the former ruler's Ming Great Wall. Next to the hotel are attractions such as the Olympic Centre, National Forest Park and Xin'ao Marine World. Shanhaiguan Airport is 35 minutes away by car. The Golden Dream Bay, the city's finest address and latest residential and entertainment zone, is home to the 23-storey hotel – a new glass building offering spectacular views all around. Inside the light-filled spaces delicate plum blossoms, found naturally in Qinhuangdao, artistically bloom and the fragrant flowers can be seen as art and intricate light installations, woven in to carpet patterns and embellishing headboards in the guestrooms.