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Howard Johnson Garden Plaza Yixing Opening
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Howard Johnson Hotel Yixing Garden, as the first international five star hotels, ranked as the Millennium Taodu Yi Xing, committed to the pursuit of high-quality team of business travelers and travel offers comfortable and luxurious five-star accommodations and services. Hotel is composed of two conjoined buildings - the hotel floor and apartment buildings with a total area of about 64,000 square meters. Grace and elegant hotel floor has a total of 220 rooms and suites equipped with independent lounge Club floor rooms and efficient business center, in an elegant restaurant and comfortable lounge dining experience the dazzling array of features. Indoor swimming pool, fitness center, spa, yoga chamber and salon will show you to stay and leisure, the perfect combination of entertainment. Gorgeous, elegant banquet hall and multi-functional conference hall is the city's most advanced facilities and equipment, trained staff will provide you with the best quality, caring service. In addition, the hotel management of luxury apartment buildings among the corner, has 67 fully equipped luxury serviced apartments, with an area ranging from 45 to 290 square meters, all they can to the Howard Johnson brand known worldwide with high quality personalized service to the side, focus on the development for the Yixing hotel new era.

Both the elegant traditional Chinese wedding banquet, or simple elegant Western-style ceremony, or a unique theme parties, or even tailored conferences, you can even though planning to our professional sales and service team. They will combine first-class hotel facilities, and strive for your every activity a success.

Want in their own homes with friends and family hold a spectacular gathering of experience enjoyable for the home environment; a special anniversary, the hotel chef packing to go home, cooking for their parents live in a gluttonous feast of creativity; your new arrival The elegant villa, need for a lively party to celebrate housewarming. We provide food and wine for you throughout, and meticulous and enthusiastic service, so that new ideas perfectly.

As the first international branded hotel in the historic
"Pottery Capital", Howard Johnson Garden Plaza Yixing offers the
finest accommodation, facilities and services catering to the most
discerning travelers, whether on business or for leisure. The
Hotel, consisting of the hotel wing and the service apartment wing,
covers approx. 64,000 sqm. The hotel wing boasts 220 well appointed
rooms and suites, club floors with lounge, efficient business
centre, large selection of restaurants and lounge, plus a
comprehensive range of recreation facilities such as swimming pool,
spa, massage, gymnasium, yoga room and beauty salon etc. Elegant
banqueting, conference and meeting facilities and most importantly,
Hotel's friendly, attentive service, making it the most ideal venue
in town. Adding to it, there are 67 spacious service apartments
range from 45 to 290sqm2, perfectly suited for long staying,
leisure or corporate guests. As the city's
premier hotel, Howard Johnson Garden Plaza Yixing's entry into this
city brings a new era to Yixing, exemplifies the excellent service
for which the Howard Johnson name is globally renowned.

From traditional wedding, contemporary western ceremony, to
truly unique theme party or tailor-made conference, the hotel's
dedicated event planning and service team will optimize the
state-of-the-art facilities to ensure your event is a success.

Be it a touching reunion with intimate friends and family at
home; or getting the hotel Chef home, pampering your parents with
an innovative dining experience on a very special day; or even a
lively housewarming party at your newly inhabited villa, Hotel offer
the one-stop services from concept of creation, to the ultimate
reality.

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"Fall in love with the night
ICS Spring Festival Evening Ocean "is the English Channel for the Year of the Tiger Chinese New Year Shanghai special dedication of a large variety show in Shanghai is also the most international of the first element of the Spring Festival Gala. The traditional New Year into the thick of the Western culture, Chinese and Western each other. from different countries and regions, foreign stars gather together, and ICS large original song "Light of the World Expo," which takes the whole variety show brought to climax in the collision of Chinese and foreign culture, passion for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo will offer cheer. It is worth mentioning that the party in the majority of foreign guests to perform with Chinese elements, while Chinese star is more in a foreign language interpreting program, highlights the blending of Chinese and foreign culture. The entire evening of "Love Happy" is the theme shows the "Foreign Family" festive and peaceful atmosphere.

"Ocean Spring Festival Evening Show," the line activities from the last year has begun. Shanghai Foreign Language Channel to not only flowers, Hongqiao, Green and other international communities together for the international business district and residential areas of the promotion of international activities, but also, and National Chiao Tung University, East China, and large financial co-operation in Shanghai actively recruiting a number of multi-talented college students participation. In mid-December 2009, Raffles City in the election held in the sea, it is attracting from France, the United States, the Bahamas, 12 countries, Kazakhstan and other foreign friends, they enjoy showing talent, but also for the "foreign Spring Festival Gala" in success was warm.

Donghua University, students selected one Curson in the sea, "no sleep tonight," blockbuster selected in the sea, directly by the foreign Spring Festival Gala director group phase. Curson on the passion for music since childhood, but for the interest in Chinese culture is attracting him to Shanghai across the vast oceans. Now, can speak fluent Chinese, Curson said to stay in Shanghai taught, take a look at the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai has attracted worldwide attention, and better integration of this city he loves.

The largest one of a video site will simultaneously broadcast the entire ICS "Ocean Spring Festival Gala." Number of Hong Kong and Taiwan, Southeast Asia, television stations will broadcast the file program broadcast to the world the first time, Shanghai's most international character of the "foreign Spring Festival Gala."

The ICS 2010 Spring Festival Gala was a grand party to celebrate
the arrival of the traditional Chinese Year of Tiger, making it
Shanghai's first-ever internationally recognized "Spring Festival
Gala. The combination of traditional Chinese New Year and western
culture created an interactive and unique programming style, where
stars from both China and many other countries gathered and
presented wonderful performances. The Glory of the World Expo
pushes the gala to a new high, cheering for the 2010 Shanghai Expo
in this super cultural salad bowl. Worth mentioning is most of the
foreign performers speak Chinese while Chinese guests apply some
western touches in return, demonstrating the blending of the two
cultures.

In the months leading up to The ICS 2010 Spring Festival Gala,
ICS had been promoting this event by marketing to Shanghai
communities with large percentages of overseas residents, such as
the Hong Qiao and Jin Qiao areas. Besides, ICS also cooperated with
Jiaotong, Donghua, and Shanghai University of Finance
& Economics to select talented overseas students.
In December 2009, a selection was held in Raffles City. Performers
from the US, France, the Bahamas, Kazakhstan, and 12 other
countries took part with great enthusiasm and helped to warm up the
whole process.

Keson Tinker, an international student from Donghua University,
was selected by the direction group to perform in the International
Spring Festival Gala right after his stunning performance of
"Nessun Dorma". Keson showed his talent in music since childhood,
and his strong interest in Chinese culture had led him all the way
to Shanghai. And now, he can speak Chinese fluently and is willing
to live and teach in Shanghai. Looking forward to the 2010 Shanghai
Expo, Keson wanted to be better integrated into Shanghai, the city
he deeply loves.

The Spring Festival Gala was broadcast in its entirety
simultaneously on ICS, one of the biggest video websites, as well
as various overseas broadcasting companies in Hong Kong, Taiwan and
South-East Asia, making it Shanghai's first-ever internationally
recognized "Spring Festival Gala".

Today, many people of Shanghai, Kunshan has become an ideal place for leisure travel, this gathering in the weather, geography, and the town, people increasingly living in the urban rush of the holiday resort. Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs, crab productions are rich cream yellow, and thus be known far and wide, attracted many visitors addicted to crab.

Fairmont Yangcheng Lake Hotel, opened in October at the autumn meet the guests all over the world, she covers an area of 43,000 square meters, located in the beautiful scenery, wave hills, Shuitianyise the Yangcheng Lake enjoys the enchanting scenery of lakes and mountains, is a modern city people wash away the dust, back to nature, the perfect place for leisure. On a newly opened hotel, the first guest is no doubt a special guest. From (China) Abbott vascular devices sector Miss Zhang Wei are honored to be the VIP, she was invited to participate in Fairmont Yangcheng Lake Hotel in the official opening held before the trial to potential customers live events.

To participate in this event, Miss Zhang Wei was very pleased, she said: "participate in activities prior to the distribution of Kunshan hotels do not understand, just feel Fairmont Yangcheng Lake Hotel location appropriate pattern of beautiful architecture, the company may be suitable for small team of business activities, are willing to learn more. "Indeed, to yard, enjoy the great natural scenery, not every hotel can do. Such a beautiful scenery to Miss Chang has left a deep impression, she said: "The hotel is close to Yangcheng Lake, so rooms wide vision. Yangcheng Lake in the hotel side of artificial park, covers an area of vast, built a pier, streams, water bridges and swings. is still in embryonic form the overall size, number of facilities, flowers also repair, but compared to the Shanghai area alone can only account for five-star hotel high-rise buildings, the environment here is more people at ease. "

Fairmont Yangcheng Lake Hotel's Chinese restaurant in the hotel's restaurant plays a pivotal role, excellent geographical location makes the hotel has impeccable ingredients - crab, the chefs were cooking, the more become a Road exquisite cuisine. This unique advantage is difficult to find in other hotels to. Of course, the hotel is not the only hairy crabs, at the same time enjoy the crab productions are rich yellow cream, other food make everyone feel the same appetite. Hotels in staying the course, satisfaction is the most Miss Zhang Wei in the hotel restaurant, "layout elegant, the service attentive. Add tea, pantry and more discs are timely and line, professional demeanor, smile and simple" is her restaurant The evaluation is recognition of the hotel. In addition, Fairmont Yangcheng Lake Hotel meeting room facilities are also to Miss Zhang was very satisfied, she said: "The equipment is very advanced, rational planning, space Founder, ceiling ceilinged, improve comfort for business meetings." Visible, Hotel business meetings in the martial arts under the foot.

Modern people are very spoiled ourselves, when we want to relieve stress, rejuvenate, the self-Wei Liu will remember Fairmont stream spa. Courses are designed from the air, fire, water, soil of the four basic elements, thus releasing the pressure on the body, absorb the essence of nature. Whether in a busy day after the meeting, or after play in a pleasant suburb, where spa guests can forget the exhaustion and fatigue before, enjoy the ultimate spa experience brings.

Fairmont Yangcheng Lake Hotel, as the first guest, Miss Zhang Wei for the Fairmont Yangcheng Lake Hotel guests a good impression for the future provide a proof. She said: "Guests of the dwelling is in Shanghai, where both access to the natural environment, but also less affected by road bumps, but also enjoy the high-end services, feel very special." It appears that this trip to experience the trip to Miss Zhang was serve several purposes it. As the Fairmont Yangcheng Lake Hotel has just opened, the hotel some of the places or services (such as bars, buffet breakfast, etc.) did not try to live in time for the opening period, also breaking-in period between internal departments. I believe that with the increase of operating time, it will really become a successful, distinctive hotel. Its success opened to the outside of the other people in addition to the Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs holiday reasons.

The city of Kunshan has now become an ideal destination for
tourism and relaxation to people in Shanghai. As a city of
opportunities of time, favorable geographical location and popular
support, Kunshan is attracting more and more city dwellers. And its
specialty, hairy crabs also enjoy a far-reaching reputation among
travelers who love eating crabs.

Fairmont Yangcheng Lake hotel was opened for
buiness in golden October, 2009. Covering an area
of 43,000 square meters by Yangcheng lake, where an exquisite
scenery of clear water and blue sky, the hotel is a perfect choice
as an tourist destination for those who wants to from the
uproarious modern city and embrace the nature by a picturesque
landscape of lake and mountains. It's obviously
beyond all doubt that the first guest means
special significance to a newly opened hotel, as Miss Kathy Zhang
from China Guidant International Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. was
invited to participate in Fairmont Yangcheng Lake hotel's
promotional soft opening activity for its potential customers, and
thus luckily became the hotel's 1st guest.

Kathy was delighted to participate in this event as she said,
"Actually before I came here, my knowledge of this hotel was quite
limited. THE excellent location and stylish architectural patterns
of the hotel shows this hotel can be a good choice for corporate
events of small teams or companies, and that's what interested me
to come and get to know more about this hotel. "She's quite right
about that, not every hotel can boast such a beautiful natural
lscenery of mountains and lake. Kathy herself was deeply impressed
by the view and she commented, "The hotels lies next to the
Yangcheng Lake, presenting a broad open view, where a park is
located on one side of the hotel. The park takes up a large area
including decorations such as fishing piers, swings, and a creek
designed to flow through part of the park and bridges above it. The
entire hotel is beginning to take shape now, as some facilities and
green plants are still under construction, therefore, the
environment here is much more relaxing than those five star hotels
in high rises buildings around downtown Shanghai.

The Chinese restaurant of Fairmont Yangcheng Lake hotel also
plays an important role in the hotel's food and beverage outlets.
The great location of the hotel provides a special and perfect
ingredient, hairy crabs. And the hotel's top chefs make the crabs
into various tasty delicacies. Of course besides the rich and sweet
crabs, the hotel serves all kinds of different cuisine and
delicacies as well. What satisfied Kathy the most during her stay
in the hotel was the Chinese restaurant of the
hotel. "The decoration and design is stylish and
elegant. And the attentive service including the timing of adding
tea, serving dishes and replacing plates in a professional manner
and with courteous sincere smiles ", she remarked as a compliment on
the restaurant and the hotel. Moreover, Kathy also thinks highly of
the hotel's conference facilities in her words, "The combination of
the advanced equipments, reasonable advanced design, and the open
space with high ceilings created a comfortable business conference
venue ". Thus we can draw a conclusion that
Fairmont Yangcheng Lake hotel has made great efforts on business
conference section.

Nowadays people tend to enjoy a life of ease, and it always
reminds us of the spa in Fairmont Yangcheng Lake hotel, whenever we
want to relieve our pressure and rejuvenate both the body and mind.
All treatments are designed on the basis of four fundamental
elements of fire along with earth, water, and air, helping to
reduce our pressure and obtain power from the nature. The spa here
can wash all the clients' exhaustion from work and trip away after
a whole day of stressful meeting or an exciting trip to the
countryside, impressing them with an ultimate delightful spa
experience.

As the first VIP guest of the Fairmont Yangcheng Lake hotel,
Kathy's willing to share her experience during her stay at the
hotel as a reference for the following guests to come here. She
said, "It's quite special feelings for those who have stayed in
Shanghai for a long time to come here, and enjoy the beauty of the
nature environment and the top-notch service of the hotel at the
same time. "Seems her trip to the Fairmont Yancheng Lake Hotel has
met her demand for a hotel in so many aspects! Since the hotel has
just opened for business, some of the hotel's venues and services
(Such as the bar and breakfast buffet) are not available during the
soft opening, and some internal departments are still working
through the running-in period, yet we all believe that Fairmont
Yangcheng Lake hotel will gradually become a successful and unique
hotel, as well as another good reason for people to visit Yangcheng
Lake on vacation besides tasting the hairy crabs.

Double Star TONGHUI bright
- An Interview with Bao and Shanghai Hotels, Limited, General Manager Mr. Zhang Jifu
Hospitality Twin Stars over Shanghai A Talk
with
Mr. Zhang Jifu, General Manager of Shanghai
Central Hotels Co., Ltd
September 28, 2009, by the Shanghai Tobacco (Group) Company investment Xing
Vang Pao and the construction of Shanghai Hotels, Limited double happiness. A time when Vang Pao and the 10th Anniversary of the establishment of a large hotel and a new ultra-luxurious five-star hotel - Shanghai Hotel, about its unique style, elegant style, noble gesture unveiled. "Hotel" had the honor to interview Bao and Shanghai Hotels, Limited, General Manager Mr. Zhang Jifu.

"Hotel": Please briefly under the Shanghai Bao and Shanghai Hotels, Hotel, and their own characteristics and differences between consumers of customers?

Mr. Zhang Jifu: September 28, 2009 Hotel in Shanghai Bao and the 10th anniversary in Shanghai known as the foreign four-star hotel, with its excellent geographic advantages and business atmosphere and the famous Bao and Xie Yan, as business travelers and holidaymakers the ideal place to live in Shanghai, 10 years to get a reputation. Across the street and only opened a new ultra-luxurious five-star hotel - Shanghai Hotel, the appearance of stable atmosphere, stunning luxury interior design unique, elegant style, it is more targeted customer base of high-end consumer preference business or holiday visitors, and is located in the Nanjing East Road and - Bund lot of major international brands Diamond hotel, forming super-luxury hotel group, co-show charm of Shanghai city.

"Hotel": The construction of five-star standard hotel in Shanghai compared with Vang Pao and the Grand Hotel at functions which complement or enhance?

Mr. Zhang Jifu: Brand new hotel opened in Shanghai's building automation with advanced technology and unique access control system, with more than 40 square meters of luxury rooms and 10 square meters large bathroom space, double-basin full of wet and dry separation of imported bathroom facilities , large-screen LCD TVs, which provides continuous charging functions such as high-end facilities, safe, and convenient for business guests security. It is worth mentioning is the premier hotel in Shanghai duplex Presidential Suite, and is equipped with a Naozhongqujing Hanging Gardens. In addition, the fitness center, indoor swimming pool, billiard room, sauna and massage, beauty center offering a variety also has a business center, concierge, 10 latest generation of Otis high-speed passenger elevators. In addition to 2.8 m high space can be a variety of large vehicles in underground parking garage floor, the high cost of land in prime locations also has more than 150 underground parking garage 1-3.

"Hotel": Your hotel has three specialty restaurants, while providing the dinner and business meeting facilities, whether narrative, these colorful unique restaurants and chefs?

Mr. Zhang Jifu: Lobby Lounge and Shanghai Hotels, the upper part of the open space, with the flow of the music, for business meetings, family and friends
The ideal place to rest. On the first floor coffee shop offers an elegant buffet dinner environment with a full romantic city Shanghai. The second floor of luxury high-end French restaurant, the kitchen has 50 years of age, the French Maitres
Cuisiniers Association's top chef Mr. Robert Lucien
Caillault as a Chef. He has worked in Japan, the Okura Hotel Group for 10 years, the French popular in Japan and made great contributions to the promotion, guests will bring authentic French cuisine and the wine selection. With zero-style restaurant and VIP rooms divided the third floor of the Contemporary Hong Kong Po Yue Xuan invite culinary master Mr. Lin Yanfa authentic Hong Kong-style Cantonese cuisine in person annual subscription fee. Department of Forest Master "Hong Kong God of Cookery" Long the star pupil of the master of sweet, and full Fook House brand in the creation and development of Shanghai has made great contributions to the current French international cuisine kitchen Association chairman Wong. Mr. Lin joined the Guangdong and Shanghai Hotels, Po Hsuan, will share his exquisite cuisine, invites you to taste the essence of Cantonese cuisine, experience the culinary arts.

"Hotel": the fourth floor of the oval ballroom as business meetings and wedding events such topics as the best choice, what is the banquet hall, the overall design in place to attract tourists we have?

Mr. Zhang Jifu: Shanghai Hotels, a major bright spot is that the central body suspended in the Oval House Grand Ballroom - Shanghai Office, in the night like a pearl, crystal clear, is the perfect combination of modern and classic. In addition to 7 m high column-free space and design concepts, but also with the leading high-tech conference facilities. Seven can be remote-control color lighting and track lights available upon request to provide highly personalized atmosphere of the venue. More than 400 square meters large hall space for the order, plus a variety of different specifications and design style banquet hall, into all kinds of business meetings and perfect for theme parties.

"Hotel": supply gained world renown for Vang Pao and Xie Yan. As "goods in Shanghai crab first," Where is it the mystery?

Mr. Zhang Jifu: Vang Pao, and Xie Yan secret can be summarized as follows:
The fifth floor of an elegant dining room treasure and grand scale, is magnificent, full of rich Chinese flavor, the hall can accommodate 350 people dining at the same time, another nine southern-style private dining room.
Formal channels of Yangcheng Lake crab crab harvesting season, the next election crab experienced by the master to a fixed base in Yangcheng Lake selected for cooking crab cooking crab meat are removed by Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs are now burning, ensure the use of material fresh, authentic.
Unique Xie Yan Bao and Xie Yan has selected fine materials, knife fine, elegant color, taste light, Huanen delicious, authentic features. Dozens of dishes "crab crab until the end" is not only extremely delicious, and lifelike, unique style.
The improved crab 8 According to records, the early Ming Dynasty's craftsmen create a set of sophisticated tools for fresh crab, known as the "crab 8." This 8 modified for the "crab 2" we have great hotels in Vang Pao and reproduce, to help you enjoy the delicious crab, food for thought.
Features wine wine with Xie Yan Executive sequestration is a great pleasure in life. The "wine ancestor, king crab," the reputation of Vang Pao and Xie Yan, the "Bao and Xie Yan wine" not only to the cold crab, crab dish is a must have gluttonous, and a perfect match.

Central Hotel
Shanghai will embrace a sister hotel, Grand Central Hotel Shanghai,
at its 10th birthday on 28 September, 2009. Both hotels are under
the banner of Shanghai Central Hotels Co., Ltd, which is invested
by Shanghai Tobacco (Group) Corporation. The 5-star Grand Central
Hotel Shanghai is one of the newest additions to the "hotel belt"
in the heart of Shanghai. Grand Hotels had the honor to meet with
Mr. Zhang Jifu, General Manager of Shanghai Central Hotels Co., Ltd
before the opening of this elegant and tasteful luxury
property.

Grand Hotels: What
are the unique features of Central Hotel Shanghai and Grand Central
Hotel Shanghai? How about their respective target
guests?

Mr. Zhang Jifu:
Central Hotel Shanghai will celebrate its 10th anniversary on 28
September, 2009. Centrally located in downtown Shanghai, the
four-star hotel is best known for its warm hospitality and the
extravagant "crab dinner". It is recognized as an ideal option for
both business travelers and holiday makers. The newly opened Grand
Central Hotel Shanghai is only a stone's throw away. This unique
and elegant 5-star hotel targets an upscale clientele comprises
business and leisure travelers. Grand Central Hotel Shanghai will
join a cluster of nearby luxury international hotels in the
platinum East NanjingRoad and the Bund area to show the charm of
vibrant Shanghai.

Grand Hotels: The
5-star Grand Central Hotel Shanghai is obviously a notch above the
4-star Central Hotel Shanghai in terms of facilities. What
particular facilities and amenities are available?

Mr. Zhang Jifu:
The newly-opened Grand Central Hotel Shanghai offers tastefully
appointed guest rooms starting from 40sqm, with spacious 10sqm
bathroom fitted up with separate bath / shower facilities. In-room
facilities include bigscreen LCD TV and safe. Advanced building
automation system (BAS) and access control system are installed to
ensure guest security. It is the first hotel in Shanghai to offer a
two-floor Presidential Suite attached with rooftop garden - a
sanctuary against the city's hustle and bustle. Services and
amenities like the Business Center, Concierge, Fitness Center,
indoor swimming pool, pool room, sauna & message
service, Beauty Center are available to cater for both tourists and
corporate guests. Guests can use either of the 10 OTIS lifts to
speed up access to their rooms and hotel facilities
& Amenities. Apart from a 2.8-m high
below-the-ground garage for parking large vehicles, the hotel
offers a 3-floor underground car park big enough for up to 150
vehicles - a precious asset in downtown Shanghai where land is
offered at sky-high prices.

Grand Hotels: Can
you describe the F & B outlets and chefs?

Mr. Zhang Ji fu:
Openne ss and mus ic accompaniment makes the lobby lounge ideal
for both business talks and casual gatherings. Whether to enjoy
buffet dinner at the coffee shop (lobby level), pamper yourself
with authentic French cuisine and choice wine at L'ile de France
(2 / F), or explore contemporary Cantonese delicacies at Bo Yuet Hin
(3 / F), it's all up to you. L'ile de France is overseen by Mr.
Robert Lucien Caillault, a member of Maitres Cuisiniers de France,
who boasts 50 years of experience. Mr. Caillault had worked with
Okura Hotels and Resorts for a decade, during which period he had
contributed immensely to the popularization and promotion of French
cuisine in Japan. Mr. Lam Yin-Fat is Head Chef of Bo Yuet Hin and
one of the favorite pupils of Long Tim, a master chef in Hong Kong.
As the mastermind behind "Dynasty" and Chairman of Les Amis
d'Escoffier Society, Mr. Lam invites you to sample the best of
Cantonese cuisine. Its a la carte menu is sure to impress
you.

Grand Hotels: The
oval ballroom on the fourth floor is ideal for corporate conference
and wedding ceremony. What is so special about the
design?

Mr. Zhang Jifu:
One of the highlights of Grand Central Hotel Shanghai is the
floating oval ballroom, Shanghai Grand Ballroom, a stunning,
pillar-free space with an astonishing sevenmeter high ceiling.
Shining like a pearl at night, it reflects the impeccable
combination of the classic and the contemporary. It is equipped
with up-to-date meeting facilities, and 7-color light and remotely
controlled spotlight are available to achieve custom-made effect.
With a 400sqm prefunction area, Shanghai Grand Ballroom is your
ideal option for business meetings and parties.

Grand Hotels: What
is the secret of Central Hotel Shanghai's signature "crab
dinner "?

Mr. Zhang Jifu:
The secret of the "crab dinner" can be summarized as
follows:
Inviting
Atmosphere The capacious Banquet Hall on the hotel's fifth floor
can accommodate up to 350 guests. It features an elegant decor with
influences of traditional Chinese art and culture. Diners can
choose one of the nine private booths which are tastefully
appointed in various styles typical in the Yangtze River Delta
region.

Strict Sourcing
Standards During the crab seasons, we send experienced buyers to
select raw crabs at designated crab farms in the Yangcheng Lake
region and deliver them back to the hotel, alive. Raw crabs are
prepared on the spot to ensure 100% freshness. In so doing, the
original flavor can be retained, as well.
The Crab Dinner
The "crab dinner" features dozens of carefully prepared innovative
crab delights which boast "choice ingredients, expert cutting,
seductive color, light taste, tender texture and original
flavor ".
8-Piece Kit and
2-Piece Kit It was recorded that the traditional 8-piece kit used
to eat crabs was invented by craftsmen living in early Ming
dynasty. 8 pieces were later reduced to two pieces and handed down
to generations. The 2-piece kit is available at Central Hotel
Shanghai.
Matching Wine The
"Crab dinner" tastes best if paired with "Central Hotel Shanghai
Crab Dinner Wine "(a kind of rice wine), and the two are jointly
known as the "best of best". The wine is said to be effective in
dispelling cold, for crabs are coldnatured. With wine cup in one
hand and crab's pincers in the other, you'll feel your life is
full.