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How We Manage a 1,000+ Guest Large -Scale MICE Event in China: Behind the Scenes
Delivering a programme for more than 1,000 international guests is never just about following an itinerary. Behind every conference session, hotel check-in, airport transfer, coffee break, dinner and sightseeing experience is a team managing hundreds of moving parts at the same time. For one of our recent large-scale MICE events in China, the New Imagination DMC China team worked across conference operations, creative production, accommodation, F&B, transportation, leisure ac
Sep 18
5 Best Chongqing Restaurants with a View: Rooftop, Riverside & Mountain Dining
Few cities make dining with a view as dramatic as Chongqing. Built across steep hills and between the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, Chongqing is famous for its layered skyline, illuminated bridges and mountain-city night views. Here, a memorable dinner can mean eating hotpot on Nanshan, grilling meat on a hillside, listening to live music beside the river or enjoying drinks high above the city. If you are planning a Chongqing travel itinerary and looking for restaurants that co
Sep 16
5 Best Night Clubs in Beijing 2026 | Beijing Nightlife Guide
If you’re exploring Beijing nightlife and looking for the best clubs in Beijing for EDM, hip-hop, LGBTQ+-friendly nightlife, and rooftop parties, this curated guide covers some of the city’s most distinctive venues. From massive mainstream megaclubs to intimate underground spots and long-established nightlife institutions, each Beijing night club on this list offers a different side of the capital after dark. Whether you’re into high-energy dance floors, hip-hop, alternative
Sep 3
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5 Best Chongqing Restaurants with a View: Rooftop, Riverside & Mountain Dining
Few cities make dining with a view as dramatic as Chongqing. Built across steep hills and between the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, Chongqing is famous for its layered skyline, illuminated bridges and mountain-city night views. Here, a memorable dinner can mean eating hotpot on Nanshan, grilling meat on a hillside, listening to live music beside the river or enjoying drinks high above the city. If you are planning a Chongqing travel itinerary and looking for restaurants that co
Sep 16
5 Best Night Clubs in Beijing 2026 | Beijing Nightlife Guide
If you’re exploring Beijing nightlife and looking for the best clubs in Beijing for EDM, hip-hop, LGBTQ+-friendly nightlife, and rooftop parties, this curated guide covers some of the city’s most distinctive venues. From massive mainstream megaclubs to intimate underground spots and long-established nightlife institutions, each Beijing night club on this list offers a different side of the capital after dark. Whether you’re into high-energy dance floors, hip-hop, alternative
Sep 3
Top 5 Rooftop Bars in Shanghai: Best Views & Cocktails 2026
Shanghai has one of the most recognizable skylines in the world, and some of the best places to experience it are from above. From close-up views of the Oriental Pearl Tower in Lujiazui to sunset overlooking the historic architecture of the Bund, Shanghai’s rooftop bars offer very different perspectives of the city. Whether you are looking for sophisticated cocktails, a romantic sunset, relaxed rooftop dining or a lively poolside party, there is a rooftop for every kind of ev
Sep 2
China’s Viral 24-Hour Spas: A Complete Guide
From hot pools and body scrubs to buffets, cinemas and sleeping pods, China’s large-scale spa complexes are redefining the traditional wellness experience. China’s 24-hour spas have become an unexpected international travel trend. Videos showing extensive fruit displays, seafood buffets, heated rooms, gaming areas and sleeping pods have attracted millions of views across social media. Although often described as “spas”, these venues offer much more than treatments. They bring
Aug 20
6 Peking Duck Restaurants in Beijing for Different Occasions
Peking duck may be one of Beijing’s most famous dishes, but choosing where to eat it is not always straightforward. Some restaurants are best for a relaxed first taste of the city. Others are designed for business entertaining, large celebrations or a more polished fine-dining experience. So instead of simply ranking the “best” Peking duck restaurants in Beijing, we have selected six different options based on the occasion — from traditional courtyard dining and local favouri
Aug 7
Best Restaurants with a View in Beijing
Beijing is one of the world’s few capital cities that perfectly blends ancient imperial heritage and futuristic modern urban scenery. Home to the UNESCO World Heritage Beijing Central Axis, centuries-old hutong complexes, royal palaces, and modern CBD skylines, the city offers unmatched diversified luxury travel and dining experiences. For travelers, expats, and corporate planners, Beijing view dining venues are no longer just places to eat — they are top bucket-list destinat
Aug 6
Could Banyan Tree Mount Emei Be the Brand’s Best Luxury Resort in Greater China?
After several quieter additions to its China portfolio, Banyan Tree Mount Emei may finally be the standout opening the brand has been waiting for. Banyan Tree has expanded rapidly across China in recent years, but not every new property has made the impact expected from one of Asia’s most recognisable luxury resort brands. Banyan Tree Dongguan Songshan Lake, for example, marked the brand’s debut in Guangdong in 2024. Despite its lakeside setting and extensive resort facilitie
Aug 3
China Events Calendar 2026: July–December Highlights Across Mainland China, Hong Kong & Macau
For travel planners, timing can change everything. A destination may be attractive all year round, but the right event can give a trip stronger purpose, better timing and a more memorable story. For travel agencies, MICE planners and corporate groups, major events in China can become useful anchors for future China programs — whether the focus is business, technology, sport, culture, entertainment, art or lifestyle. This China Event Calendar 2026 brings together selected July
Jun 25
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