Shangri-La Opens New Hotel in China

Shangri-La has expanded its portfolio of hotels in China, with the opening of the Shangri-La Hotel, Changzhou.

Located within Wujin Hi-tech Industrial Park and adjacent to the newly built Xihu International Community, the hotel is set to cater to business executives and corporate meetings.

The hotel is located a 30-minute drive from Changzhou International Airport and in close proximity to the Changzhou Railway Station.

Shangri-La Hotel, Changzhou is also near the historic "Ruins of Yancheng", the remains of a walled city that was founded over 3,000 years ago at the beginning of the Western Zhou dynasty.

Shangri-La Hotel, Changzhou has 350 guestrooms and suites ranging from 45 to 225 square metres. All rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with unobstructed views of Lake Xihu or the city.

The hotel's 4,000-square-metre Health Club and Spa is one of the largest in Changzhou, encompassing a fully equipped fitness centre, an indoor swimming pool and a spa.

The hotel houses three restaurants and two lounges. The signature restaurant, Shang Palace, introduces a new style of Huaiyang cuisine alongside Cantonese dishes - crafted by the award-winning chef, Jim Zhang, who was named champion of the nationally televised National Culinary Competition of Man and Han Nationality Imperial Feast for two consecutive years.

Nishimura Japanese Restaurant offers authentic and creative dishes with ingredients imported from the famed Tsukiji Seafood Market in Tokyo.

The all-day dining restaurant, Café Long, serves a popular international buffet. The lively restaurant overlooks Lake Xihu and features seven interactive cooking stations.

Arcing around the lake, the Lobby Lounge with its medley of teas, cocktails and light snacks is an ideal venue for gatherings. The hotel's Bar WJ features a Latin-inspired setting, complete with a professional live trio band and a selection of Cuban cigars, tapas and wines.

This is the second collaboration between Shangri-La International Hotel Management and Qiaoyu Group, Changzhou following the opening of Traders Fudu Hotel, Changzhou in 2005.

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