Park Hotel Group’s Grand Park Xian presents “Spring Bliss” Weekend Getaway

Situated between the Qinling Mountains to the South and the Weihe River to the north, the ancient city of Xian is in a favorable geographical location surrounded by water and hills. It has a mildly humid monsoon climate and there is a clear distinction between the four seasons.

The best way to embrace the mystique of the eternal city of Xian, with its bewitching natural beauty, historical sites that dates back 4,000 years and the inherent grace and hospitality of its people, is from Park Hotel Group’s Grand Park Xian.

Just in time for the arrival of warmer temperatures, Grand Park Xian has created an exclusive once-in-a-lifetime “Spring Bliss” weekend package, where the stunning scenery of the eternal city of Xian meets the gracious hospitality and personalized service of the Grand Park Xian.

The “Spring Bliss” weekend getaway package is available between 1st March to 30th June 2009 and starts at the attractive price of RMB 1,740 per person net (minimum two persons) the package includes:

 3-days/2-nights accommodations
 Welcome drink upon arrival
 Complimentary airport transfers
 Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel
 A luxurious “Empress Dinner”
 A visit to Emperor Qin's Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century.
 A green tour at the Tang inspired Miniascape Garden which includes a tea tasting ceremony followed by a traditional Chinese music performance.

“While traveling, our guests want to take home captivating moments to be cherished forever. In our commitment to constantly deliver unforgettable experiences, we have created this once-in-a-lifetime Spring Bliss weekend getaway package to perfectly blend the need for relaxation with the desire to unearth the various wonders of the ancient Chinese world” said General Manager, Mr Ip Hon Ming.

About Grand Park Xian
The spectacular Grand Park Xian, recently renamed from the Grand Castle Hotel Xian, evokes the grandeur of an ancient palace, uniquely designed in the historic architectural style of the adjacent ancient City Wall.

The luxurious 5-star hotel was rebranded following an extensive renovation in 2008.

Facing the south gate of the ancient City Wall in the heart of Xian’s city centre, Grand Park Xian is an ideal base for business, leisure and sightseeing – surrounded by major shopping malls and offices and within walking distance of nearby historic sites and famous scenic spots.

The decor of the 330 guestrooms, including 41suites, is sophisticated yet traditional – with Chinese-style furniture and folkloric art featured alongside modern facilities which include broadband internet access and 32” LCD televisions, with environmentally-friendly recyclable amenities.

The towering 10-storey hotel features two restaurants – the signature Park Palace restaurant serving authentic Cantonese and local cuisine, and the all-day Verandah Café serving international and Asian cuisine.

Six versatile banquet rooms, including a 440 square metre pillar-free ballroom, cater for weddings, social gatherings and medium-sized MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) events. The hotel also features a Lobby Lounge, business centre, hotel shop and executive lounge exclusively for Executive Floor guests.

Managed by Park Hotel Group, Grand Park Xian is a member of Summit Hotels & Resorts™. Park Hotel Group currently owns and manages 8 hotels in Asia, while Summit Hotels & Resorts™ has 135 luxurious member hotels and resorts in over 40 countries and cities.

For more information please visit: www.parkhotelgroup.com or email: rsvn.gpxa@parkhotelgroup.com.

For reservations and information, please call +86-29-87608888 ext 1009.


About Xian
China’s ancient capital is world-renowned for the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Terracotta Warriors located in The Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, located 40 kilometres to the east and 1500m from the east side of Qin Imperial Tomb. With more than 3,100 years of history, Xian is today an important cultural, industrial and educational centre in the country’s central-northwest and is also home to facilities for research and development, national security and China’s space programme.

Among numerous tourist attractions, at the western debut section of the Silk Road and the ancient capital of 13 dynasties, are the best-preserved City Wall, Drum Tower, Bell Tower, Muslim quarter shopping district, Great Mosque, and two spectacular towers each over 1,000 years old, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Small Wild Goose Pagoda. The 5,000-year-old Banpo Neolithic village, discovered in 1954, is just outside the city. Xian also boasts the world’s largest Internet café with more than 3,000 computers. Natural attractions range from Mount Hua, one of China’s most visited mountains, to Mount Zhongnan, Mount Taibai and Lishan. Xian’s international airport is the largest in northwest China with direct flights to Hong Kong, Taipei, Tokyo, Nagoya and Bangkok.