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THE fi ve-star Kempinski Hotel Shenzhen ushered in the holiday season with their 12th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony Wednesday evening. Around 100 guests, representatives from busi-ness partners and the local media, attended a cocktail party at the lobby lounge before the spec-tacular tree at the hotel’s front gate was lit up with a touch upon a glittering globe by Raymond Su, resident manager.

Three beautiful girls dressed in white and wearing fl ower wreaths in resemblance of Saint Lucia, a young Christian martyr, held candles as they walked in succession and led guests to the outdoor ceremony.

The 10-meter-tall tree took the hotel’s staffers nearly a month to put up and decorate, as it’s a tradition of the environmen-tally-minded hotel to reuse it for years. Patterns of angels and bells made of neon lights shim-mer glamorously.

“An indispensable symbol of the holiday season, a lit Christmas tree brings us warmth and hope. People hang cards written with their wishes on the tree, praying for a better year to come,” said an emcee at the ceremony.

The hotel’s staffers also per-formed familiar Christmas carols such as “Jingle Bell” for guests. “Saint Nicholas” and his Ameri-can counterpart “Santa Claus” brought fl uffy toys to children at the event, and lucky guests were given gifts of dinner vouchers, room vouchers and Bordeaux red wines through three rounds of lucky draws. (Debra Li)

Christmas tree lighting

ATLANTIS Sanya is accepting bookings and reservations for guests staying in the integrated entertainment destination resort. The public is able to make direct bookings through the website, www.atlantissanya.cn.

For guests staying in Atlantis Sanya’s signature suites, a spe-cial opening package starting from 15,888 yuan (US$2,402) per night is on offer.

This includes complimentary access to the Imperial Club plus airport transfers, private butler service, breakfast provided by in-room dining, a private bar, in-suite checkin and checkout, rental of one private cabana for four guests, one DigiPhoto, and up to two hours with a personal trainer each day for guests staying in the Impe-rial Suite, which has its own private gym and complimen-

tary laundry and pressing.“We are extremely excited

to introduce Atlantis Sanya to our trade, media, and part-ners in southern China,” said Atlantis Sanya’s managing director Heiko Schreiner. “Through the series of expe-riential events we are holding across major cities, we want to raise awareness about the fi rst Atlantis resort in China and invite guests to experience our unique offerings.”

“For those who can’t wait to immerse themselves in the lost city of Atlantis, we are thrilled to announce that bookings are now open for Atlantis Sanya,” he added.

Five of the resort’s spa-cious and luxurious rooms are below the surface of the ocean,

immersing guests in the under-water civilization of Atlantis.

The unique Neptune Under-water Suite and Poseidon Underwater Suite both com-mand impressive views right into the heart of Ambassador Lagoon and the 86,000 marine

animals that reside there can be seen through fl oor-to-ceiling glass windows.

The underwater suites fur-ther offer guests premium brand sound systems, premium

brand bath amenities and a 12-square-meter balcony for the

Neptune Underwater Suites priced at 58,888 yuan per night and a 33-square-meter balcony for the larger Poseidon Underwa-

ter suite for 108,888 yuan per night. With the option to relax

in luxury whilst gazing into the resort’s imminent marine habitat, there is no doubt that Atlantis Sanya’s underwater suites serve as the ultimate viewing platform into the underwater world of Ambas-sador Lagoon.

The resort’s Royal Suite,

priced at 35,888 yuan per night, boasts an expansive view of the ocean and Aquaventure Waterpark. The suite is able to accommodate up to fi ve adults and two children, with two spacious bedrooms, a pantry, premium brand sound systems and a balcony measuring 73 square meters.

The Presidential Suite is a two-bedroom luxury suite, offering ocean views and Impe-rial Club Lounge access, set at 15,888 yuan per night.

The Imperial Suite is the largest ocean-view suite and the pinnacle of luxury in Sanya. It occupies the entirety of the resort’s top fl oor and offers guests exclusive access to the fl oor’s facilities including four lavish bedrooms, a grand living area, a private gym and a private spa room. (Amber Zhang)

First Atlantis resort in China opens for booking

ham, Shenzhen has been striv-ing to provide attentive care to underprivileged children, help-ing them grow up healthily.

This season, the hotel will join hands with the Shenzhen Handpicked Love Foundation in helping children with con-genital heart diseases get their wishes.

Many of these children come from disadvantaged areas in Xinjiang, Hainan, Hunan and Jiangxi provinces and were

given a chance to receive their desired presents for this Christ-mas. With innocent hearts come simple wishes.

It turned out that ordinary, useful gifts such as a new schoolbag, a new down coat, or just a doll or toy are enough to make these Christmas wishes come true.

To grant them their wishes, you simply need to inform the hotel staff of your participation and the hotel will share half of

the cost with you. This seem-ingly small act can make a big difference in a child’s life.

(Maggie Tang)

PALM Court at The Lang-ham, Shenzhen invites you to join the hotel in

creating Christmas surprises for children with congenital heart diseases through Dec. 27. While enjoying exquisite Christmas desserts, scented teas and coffee, and spiced Christmas drinks, you can also play a role in making the dreams of a child come true.

Melodic music, aromatic mulled wine, fresh evergreen Christmas trees, and soft shad-ows cast by the warm afternoon sun are well-known features of Shenzhen’s afternoon tea spot, Palm Court.

At Christmas time, the hotel’s executive pastry chef Francesco Mannino is ready to turn this location all the more special, making a dazzling array of adorable and much-loved Christmas desserts by hand in either classical, dark green or deep red variations.

Such desserts include blackcurrant chestnut tartlet with “Rudolph antlers,” a lovely “Christmas tree” cake loaded with sweet tropical fruits and fragrant pistachios, and chocolate and long pepper éclair decorated with a fallen “snowfl ake,” all of which carry a special meaning for Christ-mas.

Palm Court will also provide special Christmas mulled wine and eggnog, as well as an array of carefully-selected Wedg-wood teas, fi lling this Christ-mas with sweet happiness.

In addition to savoring delicacies, Christmas is also a time to give warmth and love. Since its opening, The Lang-

MAKE a child's Xmas dream

come true over a cup of tea