China DMC Insights & Stories 

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

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

Asia’s cocktail map is changing—and China is emerging as one of its most influential centres. In the newly released Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026, 18 bars from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan secured places in the Top 50. Together, they account for 36% of the entire list, giving the wider China market the strongest overall presence in this year’s ranking. Four of them are ranked within the Top 10: No.1 Hope & Sesame, Guangzhou No.3 Bar Leone, Hong Kong No.5 MO Bar Shen