Aug 4th, 2010 at 4:00PM: Shanghai's Peace Hotel finally reopened last week after three years of restoration, and according to some the wait was absolutely worth it.
The iconic hotel, which has accommodated high-end guests and celebrities for years, spent HK$500 million (approximately $64 million USD) to restore the building. The result: 270 refurbished rooms, including the so-called Nine Nations Suites; six restaurants ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Daily Pampering: Shanghai's Peace Hotel opens with $1,000 room rates
Aug 4th, 2010 at 4:00PM: Shanghai's Peace Hotel finally reopened last week after three years of restoration, and according to some the wait was absolutely worth it.
The iconic hotel, which has accommodated high-end guests and celebrities for years, spent HK$500 million (approximately $64 million USD) to restore the building. The result: 270 refurbished rooms, including the so-called Nine Nations Suites; six restaurants ...Daily Pampering: The Peninsula Hotels' $20,000 tour of China
Jul 23rd, 2010 at 4:00PM: The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Beijing and The Peninsula Shanghai are offering China travelers a new way to see three of the country's best city, thanks the "Tale of Three Cities" – the hotels' collection of itineraries showcasing the very best of China.
Hoping to bring back the glamor in travel, the Peninsula's are hosting above-and-beyond luxury experiences at each hotel that ...Shanghai: New route from China to North Korea
Jul 23rd, 2010 at 3:00PM:
It isn't exactly a wide-open commercial route, but at least the door is slightly ajar. Korean Air charter flights will start flying from Shanghai to Pyongyang on August 6, 2010, when the first group of tourists will take advantage of this (rather slight) liberalization of North Korean travel rules.
The goal, of course, is to "help to further promote cooperation and exchanges between China and ...Photo of the Day (06.28.10)
Jun 28th, 2010 at 6:30PM:
I like when people argue over who would win in a race between the Flash and Superman. Not that I'm a comic book geek, but it's always a fun debate. It sure beats listening to people drone on about politics or religion. So, the Flash is super fast. But Superman is faster than a speeding bullet. Would it have to be a foot race? What if they use scooters? Or maybe old-school roller skates? What ...Sofitel Luxury Hotels hotel signs new Shanghai hotel
Jun 23rd, 2010 at 2:30PM: Shanghai is becoming quite the envy of hoteliers. Just this week, the Ritz-Carlton opened its second Shanghai property, The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong, and earlier this year The Peninsula Shanghai opened its doors to China travelers. Both hotels come just in time for the flood of tourists descending on Shanghai for the World Expo 2010. Now comes word another luxury hotel group is hot on the ...Shanghai Nights: 24 hours in the Expo City
Jun 11th, 2010 at 10:00AM:
Shanghai is a city of complications and successes. It's one of the most modern cities in China, yet still holds sacred its roots in China's history. It's lived in the shadows of Beijing and Hong Kong for centuries but today offers travelers a new experience, thanks in part to its hosting the World Expo Shanghai. Shanghai is a juxtaposition of old and new on every street. A five minute walk from ...Daily Pampering: Cathay Pacific Business Class flights
Jun 10th, 2010 at 4:00PM: If you're going to fly to China, you might as well fly in style. After all, the 15-18 hour flight (depending on flight path and departure city) can seem like an eternity in a 777.
Having just completed a round-trip flight to Australia I was mentally prepared for the long flight across the Pacific. I've learned that if you're going to make the journey, you want to be comfortable, thus, my first ...Hotel Exclusive: The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong
Jun 7th, 2010 at 9:00AM: The fog settled heavily on this particular night in Shanghai. I was told the view from the 58th floor of the Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong was of The Bund, but the dense fog provided a different view. I thought, this is what heaven must be like -- surrounded by clouds, with just a saxophonist, a glass of red wine and a comfortable lounge chair.
Located across the Huangpu River and ...Daily Pampering: The Presidential Suite at The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai
May 27th, 2010 at 4:00PM: Ever wonder where the (very) VIPs check in when they travel to China? If they're staying in Shanghai, they are staying in the The Ritz-Carlton Suite at The Portman Ritz-Carlton - the largest presidential suite in the city.
The presidential suite takes your breath away from the moment you walk off the elevator on the 45th floor. The suite is the perfect blend of modern and Mandarin decor, ...GadlingTV's Travel Talk 011: Eyjafjallajökull, Club Obama, immigration law, barbecuing & cliff jumping!
Apr 28th, 2010 at 3:30PM:
GadlingTV's Travel Talk, episode 11 – Click above to watch video after the jump
Ready to fire up the barbecue? It's just about that time of year and we're taking full advantage of the good weather to get you started on travel ideas for Spring.
This week we'll take a closer look at Eyjafjallajökull (and even try to pronounce it), show you new camera technology that is ...A look inside of Shanghai's World Expo 2010
Apr 12th, 2010 at 3:00PM: 2010's world expo is in Shanghai this year, and as the opening day of May 1st draws near, countries are racing against one another to build the most exotic, crowd-pleasing pavilions.
Boston.com's Big Picture Blog hosts a comprehensive review of the current pavilions in progress, but for the most recent update, check out Shanghaist's tour. Some of the designs in the works are stunning, from the ...Seven new hotels around the world from Fairmont in 2010
Jan 28th, 2010 at 1:00PM: This year promises to be exciting for fans of the Fairmont. New properties are set to open in London, China and many other cities, each with a distinct style. There's no question that the Fairmont has the art and science of hospitality mastered, so these new properties are going to be exciting to watch.
1. The Savoy
With a design nodding toward Edwardian and Art Deco, the hotel reopens after a ...Hotels for the not-so-adventurous adventure traveler
Jan 25th, 2010 at 11:00AM: The term "adventure travel" has many definitions, and each one varies based on the traveler. I'm not adverse to adventure - I've hit the rapids in what seemed to be nothing more than a floatie device I'd find in my parents pool; I've jumped from a tall building with only a cord and a little spring keeping me from face-planting into concrete; I'm about to take on one big bridge in Sydney next ...New York Times names 31 places to go in 2010
Jan 12th, 2010 at 12:30PM: As the final weeks of 2009 stretch into the first few weeks of 2010, we see a lot of lists predicting the hot destinations for the next year or telling us where we should plan on going in the next 365 days. The New York Times recently put out their list, but unlike some lists that just seem to be composed at random, based on an individual's personal travel wishlist, this list actually makes a lot ...Photo of the day 12.07.09
Dec 7th, 2009 at 7:00PM:
This beautiful shot shared by Code N in the Gadling Flickr pool is a masterful example of showing how a photographer can maximize and manipulate the light to the utmost advantage. Code N has perfectly exposed all the streetlights, the sunset in the background, and the reflections in the water in Shanghai to stunning effect. Beautifully done.
If you've got some great travel shots you'd love ...Burping and slurping: All the stuff you can do in China that you can't do back home
Nov 13th, 2009 at 8:30AM: It doesn't take long for me to adjust to the manners of China - the spitting, the ear-cleaning, the belching. While some folks are aghast at the bodily -function decibels reached (and indeed, the Chinese government is trying to curb some of the habits, with a campaign -- in Shanghai, at least -- encouraging citizens to "be more civilized"), I view the experience as complete and utter freedom. ...Forty-two hours on a train in China
Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:00AM: Amtrak it ain't. On a budget, with time to spare and feeling guilty about my carbon footprint, I decided to brave the train from Shanghai to Kunming. A soft-sleeper (equivalent to first class) wasn't any less expensive than the plane, so I opted for the hard sleeper class - three bunks to a wall, two walls to a "nook." It was definitely an adventure: following is a rundown of the 42 hours it took ...Why we love Shanghai dumplings
Nov 8th, 2009 at 11:00AM: I thought I would never move beyond curry as my favorite Asian food, but within 24 hours of arriving in China, a dumpling local to the Yangtze river delta is giving my complex curries quite a run.
My friend took me to a small corner "restaurant," a typical Chinese joint with a few tables and bright fluorescent lights. Baskets of skewered vegetables, tofu and meatballs were stacked against a ...Shanghai to get a Disney theme park: Does it need one?
Nov 4th, 2009 at 3:30PM: In five to six years, Shanghai will have joined Tokyo, Hong Kong and Paris as a city out of the U.S. with a Disney theme park. China may or may not need a Disney theme park, but Disney's aim is that the Shanghai location will help create a mighty want for Disney products among the country's population.
With 1.5 billion people in China, Disney is hoping that the big bucks it will cost to dazzle ...Get out and go: Events around the world (October 15-18)
Oct 14th, 2009 at 12:00PM: Happy Hump Day, Gadling'ers! It's time to look at the festivals and events happening around the world, and this week has a particularly international selection of happenings. If you're close and have time, then you have no excuse to get out and go!
Islamabad - The Hot Air Ballooning Competition in Pakistan begins this Thursday, October 15 and ends on the 18th.
Malawi - Lake of Stars: This ...
