The 66th
Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the People’s
Government of Guangdong Province held their celebration at the fourth floor
Grand Ballroom in the White Swan Hotel. We were fortunate enough to receive an
invitation.
Located
on the historical Shamian Island, overlooking the famed Pearl River and facing
the White Swan Pool, the White Swan Hotel remains an oasis of tranquility from
the hustle and bustle of this busy city.
The
main building has the height of 34 stories. The exquisitely beautiful Atrium
lobby is an indoor microcosm of the famed landscapes of Southern China. Here
waters abound, with a veil-like cascade and a spectacular rockery. Atop the
rockery sits an elegant Chinese pavilion, octagon-shaped, with its richly ornate
gold top, and a profusion of luxuriant vegetation and flowers.
White
Swan Hotel own 843 guest rooms involved standard rooms, deluxe suites and
executive floor. Any of them been designed with full consideration to let our
customers feel the thoughtful and comfortable during the stay.
Restaurants
in White Swan Hotel offering a wonderful variety of Chinese and Western food
spread over the public areas from the first floor to the third floor. The Jade
River Restaurant, Banquet Hall, Coffee Shop, Grill Room, Provincial Restaurant
and Japanese Restaurant serve excellent dishes in an elegant ambience with
river view. The International Convention Center is equipped with sound and
recording facilities as well as simultaneous translation equipment. This is the
ideal venue for international conferences, meetings, receptions and
exhibitions. The hotel also offers a chain of hardware and services from
laundry to the entertainment.
White
Swan Hotel keeps the constant international standard high level service from the
very beginning till now, that makes hotel become the first choice for the
customers no matter with business or leisure in Canton.
Since
opening on February 6, 1983, the Guangzhou White Swan Hotel has received
over 40 heads of state and government, including Queen Elizabeth II of the
United Kingdom, President Bush of the United States, and Chancellor Kohl of
Germany.[1]
The
hotel closed down for renovations during three years and reopened on July 15,
2015.
All
of the hotel's 520 rooms and suites are equipped with full-size desks, color
televisions, refrigerators, and individual climate controls.
The
White Swan's Jade River Restaurant, with its garden decor, is noted for its
Cantonese cuisine.
Many
American families who adopt children from China stay at the White Swan
while in Guangzhou awaiting visa paperwork. A children's story book THE
WHITE SWAN EXPRESS is based on this.
The
hotel was accepted as a member of "The Leading Hotels of the World"
on July 1, 1985, and awarded five stars by the Chinese Government in
February 1990.
The
White Swan Hotel topped "China's 50 best hotels" in 1996. It was
named "China's best well-known hotel' in 2008.
Lobby Decor
Lobby
Ice sculptures in the ball room
Official Chinese Government Delegation
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