Physicians' Travel and Meeting Guide - November/December 2007 - (Page 11) FAMILY trAveL Dream TriPs: chiNa shuTTersTock lute, and watched eight-year-olds practice calligraphy. Xintiandi, meaning “new heaven and earth,” consists of several blocks of Western outdoor cafes and boutiques. This eastmeets-West pedestrian area, a harbinger of things to come, offers good people-watching, but mostly mediocre restaurants. For more traditional attractions, visit the yu yuan gardens. often crowded, the gardens display classic chinese elements. afterwards bargain at the adjacent market. allow several hours to wander through the shanghai museum. The manageablesized galleries display outstanding collecBeijing is home to the Summer Palace. H ot e l s Beijing w Raffles Hotel, Beijing 33 east Chang An Avenue; 86(10)6526-3388 www.beijing.raffles.com. Well-located a block away from the pedestrian shopping street Wangfujing and not far from the former 1900s Peking hotel plus a newer wing. a luxury property, on conde Nast Traveler’s gold list, the hotel offers over-sized rooms, an indoor pool and work-out facility, plus exceptional service. The business center provides laptops as well as snacks and in-room massages are available. There is no spa. after a long day of walking, treat yourself to the 45-minute foot massage for about $30. LongsHeng CounTy w Li An Lodge, Pin An Village 86(773)758-3318; www.lianlodge.com This is the most upscale lodging in Ping an. built of wood in the manner of a traditional Zhuang dwelling, this inn has 16 rooms, each with private bath. The tasteful rooms are furnished with a different combination of antiques and local items to illustrate a theme. all of the furniture is hand-carved. in the harvest room, an old grindstone becomes part of a desk and the poles farmers carry their goods with decorate the wall. sHAngHAi w interContinental Hotel, 777 Zhangyang Road; 86(21)5835-6666; www.shanghai.intercontinental.com The buffet breakfast, typically included with the room rate, is among the city’s best, offering many Western and asian staples. The five-star property, located in the heart of Pudong’s business district, has an atmospheric spa with pleasing massage rooms, a health club and indoor swimming pool. w Four seasons shanghai, 500 Weihai Road 86(21)6256-8888; www.fourseasons.com/shanghai a luxury property, this Four seasons hotel was named the number one hotel in shanghai, 2007 by Travel & leisure magazine. The lobby art and decor creates a modern but upmarket feel. The hotel has an indoor pool and offers child-sized robes and welcome milk and cookies for kids. yAngsHuo w yangshuo Paradise Resort Hotel 116 West street; 86(773)882-2109 The three-star property, among the best in town, is located at the foot of Xi Jie (West street), a pedestrian strip with shops. The rooms are clean and serviceable and come with telephones and private baths. We found the mattress uncomfortably firm, but eventually we fell asleep. rates typically include breakfast. 11 • November/December 2007 • PhysiciaNs’ Travel & meeTiNg guiDe http://www.beijing.raffles.com http://www.lianlodge.com http://www.fourseasons.com/shanghai http://www.shanghai.intercontinental.com
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