Did you know that China is the world's biggest sweety destination? That's based on Chinese Special tour—a nation of 1.3 billion has a lot of love to celebrate, after all.But now couples from around the world are discovering China's best romantic getaways, whether Vegas-grade glitz, cozy Himalayan resort stays, roaring '20s-flavored mutual self-indulgence, romantic Yangzi River cruises, classic beach holidays ... the list goes on, and we've picked out the best of the best:
1 Yangshuo: Peak Romance
2 Dali: A Historic Chillout Session
3 The Forbidden City: The Romance of Empire
4 Yangzi River Cruise: If This Boat's A-Rockin'...
5 The Bund, Shanghai: Jazz Age Romance
Yangshuo:Special Peak Romance
To reach Yangshuo, start in Guilin and travel by boat 80km downriver through one of the Middle Kingdom's most gorgeous landscapes.Yangshuo's karst-textured landscapes stoke the imaginationFeaturing scenic landscapes straight out of period films like The Painted Veil, Yangshuo is perfect for couples seeking outdoor fun and natural beauty—it's easy to lose yourself for days in the rhythms of the Li River, surrounded by towering karst pinnacles, rice paddies and villages nestled in the terraced countryside, all accessible by hiking or biking.
The lakeside Paradesa Yangshuo Resort provides romantic views, friendly but unobtrusive service and a relaxing outdoor pool.
Where to dine in Yangshuo
For more elegant dining, Le Vôtre occupies half of the former Ming dynasty Jiangxi Guild Hall and serves up everything from T-bone steaks, escargot, steamed mussels, grilled duck filet and crème brûlee. Their wine selection is the best in town.
Dali: A Historic Chillout Session
Dali's Special divine temples
Narrow winding cobblestone streets, mysterious temples and pagodas, relaxed cafes, local Bai minority culture and stunning mountain and lake vistas combine to make Dali one of China's most romantic escapes, especially for travelers of the backpacking persuasion.
Most of the area's attractions can easily be reached by bike, and good food and drink await at the end of each day's adventures.
The Forbidden City: The Romance of Empire
It's a proven fact: Power and intrigue are special. And there are few places on earth that say "power and intrigue" with more force and style than Beijing's Forbidden City. Home to half a millenium's worth of court intrigue and dynastic history, the Forbidden City's courtyards, towers, walls, halls and gardens create the perfect backdrop for a romantic stay in Beijing.
Beijing Crowne Plaza or Beijing Double Happiness.The state-of-the-art five-star Beijing Crowne Plaza is just a ten-minute stroll from the Forbidden City, Tian'anmen Square and other major attractions.
If you're looking for the special of Old Beijing, the Double Happiness Courtyard Hotel occupies a historical hutong, featuring Qing Dynasty period furnishings, renovated brick and timber facades facing charming cobbled courtyards and lanes, and an authentic atmosphere increasingly rare in rapidly modernizing Beijing.
Yangzi River Cruise: If This Boat's A-Rockin
These misty havens make memories of a lifetime
The romance of a Yangzi River cruise cannot be understated, even as the Three Gorges lose some of their drama to the waters rising behind China's most notorious dam. It's still enchanting to drift downstream past soaring cliffs, mist-shrouded peaks and thundering waterfalls—scenes that have inspired Chinese poets and painters for millennia.
Whether you do the five-star cruise or opt for a grittier and more atmospheric budget boat, the Intercontinental Chongqing is a great place to relax before your cruise.
A number of tour operators organize luxury live-aboard cruises for you in Chongqing. We recommend a luxury newcomer for maximum romance and style: Abercrombie & Kent's Yangzi Explorer, a small five-star cruise ship that does the gorgeous Chongqing-Yiching stretch in three days.
The Bund, Shanghai: Jazz Age Romance
There's no better way to view the space opera-esque Lujiazui skyline than across the Huangpu River from the Bund's promenade or from the terrace of a classic colonial-era Bund edifice, drink in hand. Even as the gleaming city grows upwards and outwards at a tremendous rate, the Bund's Art Deco and Neoclassical facades recall Shanghai's 1920s and '30s heyday. Catch some jazz at the House of Blues and Jazz or hit Bar Rouge, Glamour Bar or another 21st century Shanghai hotspot for world-class DJs and drinks before heading to the hotel.
Having hosted everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Noel Coward, The Peace Hotel is the most famous Bund building, but unfortunately, it's closed for renovations until 2009. In the meantime, the Hyatt on the Bund is a great choice for its views of the Bund and space-age Lujiazui across the river.
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