Amanresorts has successfully transformed a hidden Tang Dynasty-era village into a luxurious 42-room outpost set in the beautiful Zhejiang province. Surrounded by forests, tea fields, bamboo groves and Buddhist temples, this unique property offers guests a spiritual getaway in the heart of China. The resort’s close location to West Lake and the city of Hangzhou emphasizes the area's abundance of water, which is a common theme throughout the property and in the five buildings of the extraordinary Aman Spa. To Amanfayun
top off the beautiful setting, there are a number of diverse dining options from the low-key Steam House to the more formal cuisine at The Restaurant.

Landmark Mandarin Oriental
This unique hotel is designed to feel as though you’re floating on the water. The entrance is via a hull-like staircase, designed around the junks on Victoria Harbor. Richly decorated in marble, wood and brass, this 113-room hotel is in the heart of the fashion district. Be sure to check out the spa and its tropical saunas.

Altira Macau
If you’re looking to roll the dice, then Altira Macau won’t disappoint. This contemporary 38-story casino and hotel is located on Taipa island, with 220 gaming tables, more than 500 slot machines and private salons. The hotel has 216 rooms, including 24 suites and eight villas, all with views of the Macau peninsula. Be sure to find time to check out the world-class spa.

Wynn Macau
Steve Wynn’s signature Las Vegas hotel design is replicated here, albeit on a somewhat smaller scale. There’s a vast casino open 24/7 and a plethora of nearby great dining and shopping opportunities on the Cotai Strip. The hotel boasts over 600 rooms and suites with motorized drapes and mini stereos with iPod docking stations. Dine at one of the six gourmet restaurants, take in a Vegas-style show, or indulge in a spa treatment.

The Peninsula Beijing
Located in the heart of Beijing, it's impossible to miss The Peninsula’s grand, traditional Chinese architectural-style exterior. Once inside the lobby you’ll be greeted by a plethora of Chinese antiques and a stunning waterfall. With 525 rooms to choose from, you’ll enjoy modern comfort with ancient touches including jade plants, silk bolster pillows and streamlined dark wood furnishings.  All rooms are fully hi-tech with Wi-Fi and plasma televisions. Two great dining choices are available: traditional Cantonese dining awaits you at Huang Ting, or try Jing's, with its international and Asian cuisine. Indulge in a shopping spree inside the hotel’s very own Peninsula Arcade before heading to The Peninsula's ESPA spa for some much-needed pampering.

St. Regis Hotel, Beijing
Located within the tranquil, tree-lined embassy district, the business district and the heart of the shopping district, the St. Regis Hotel combines classical luxury with touches of Eastern influence. Your personal butler will unpack your bags, make you a cup of tea and attend to your every request. Relax in your spacious marble bathroom and enjoy the excellent views of the city and the hotel’s gardens. Work hard in the gym and relax in the spa, complete with natural hot spring water and with over 40 Western and Chinese treatments.

Banyan Tree Lijiang
This is the place to be when you seek peace, harmony and stress-free vacationing. Situated amongst the rice fields of Yunnan Province, the hotel—which is a series of luxurious villas—is designed to blend in with the old town of Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The focal point is an ornamental pool with arched bridges and a tiered Pagoda. There are 64 villas and 42 suites to choose from in a variety of styles, all situated in private walled gardens with Jacuzzi.

Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai
Get pampered from head to toe at the Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai. Feel your worries slip away as you chill out in your classical room richly decorated in warm gold tones. An on-call butler is standard, as are the marble bathrooms complete with your own kimono. With five restaurants, a jazz bar, indoor pool, health club and spa, this 37-story, 422-room hotel has all you could wish for and then some.

Le Royal Meridien Shanghai
With 761 guest rooms and suites in the bustling commercial district of Shanghai, Le Royal Meridien is one of the city's tallest landmarks and combines style and sophistication with an ultra-modern design. Featuring the latest technologies, rooms come complete with Internet access, digital cordless telephones and plasma televisions. Your floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows provide stunning views of the Huang Pu River, People's Park and Shanghai's skyline. Marble bathrooms, oversized pillows, and velvet couches await you in your room. With ten restaurants and bars to choose from offering everything from Cantonese to French dining, you'll be spoiled for choice here. Eat well and then head to the spa for a late-night egg white, vodka and cucumber facial. A heated swimming pool, steam bath and sauna are also available.

Shangri-La Hotel Xian
Small by Chinese standards with just 386 rooms, the Shangri-La Hotel Xian has nonetheless set the standard for deluxe accommodations in the heart of the Gao Xin hi-tech zone of Xian. Built in 1985, the hotel underwent major renovations in 2003, and now spiral staircases and granite statues await you as you enter the glass-faced building. Not only does the hotel provide all the latest gadgetry including WiFi, there’s a 24-hour on call IT "butler" service. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide views of the city and the hotel’s landscaped gardens. The hotel boasts a spa, gym, swimming pool, whirlpool and sauna and four different bars and restaurants including the Yi Cafe with Western fare, and Tian Xiang Ge, specializing in Cantonese cooking.