HOTEL MEMORIES (CHINA)

1 AUGUST 2001 : HUILONG HOTEL, CHENGDE, CHINA

Often referred to as Huilong Dasha Hotel in Chengde, China. The hotel is a well-known landmark in Chengde, due to its proximity to the city's main transport hub and its historical status as one of the earlier multi-functional high-rise hotels in the area. Situate at No. 1, Xinjuzhai North, Chezhan Road, in the Shuangqiao District, just 5-10 minute walk from the Chengde Railway Station. 

I stayed at this hotel during the IEM staff trip to China in 2001. The hotel serves as a base for tourists visiting Chengde's UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Chengde Mountain Resort, Putuozongsheng Temple, Puning Temple etc. 

31 JULY 2001: BEIJING TAIWAN HOTEL, BEIJING (北京台湾饭店)

The Hotel is famous for its distinctive twin Chinese Pagoda Towers on the roof. This "Sino-modern" style was very popular for prestigous buildings during the 1980's and 1990's. The Hotel was located at Jinyu Hutong. 

We stayed at this hotel during the IEM Staff Trip to China in 2001. 

27 JULY 2001: BEIJING LANDMARK TOWER, BEIJING

Beijing Landmark Towers (北京亮马河大厦) is still well-known fixture in the Chaoyang  District today. Opening in 1990, the hotel was a popular choice for business travelers dutie to its proximity to the China International Exhibition Center and various embassies. 

We stayed at this hotel during IEM Staff visit in 2001. 

24.12.2003: XIN KAI FU HOTEL, SHANGHAI

Located at 888, Sichuan Bei Road, Shanghai, China, originally opened in 1996, it was a 27-story building with 276 rooms. It was a prominent fixture in the Hongkou District, known for its proximity to the Bund and the Shopping district of North Sichuan Road. 

We stayed at this hotel during IEM Staff visit in 2003 to Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou. 

Latest information on website, this hotel is no longe operating under the name in 2025. It is now known as Hitime Internation Tower. 

22.12.2003: JIAN FENG HOTEL, HANGZHOU, CHINA

Also known as Xin Yu Jian Feng Hotel is located at Qiutan North Road (Qiutan Bei Lu). in the District of Hangzhou. It is known locally as the Jianfeng Mansion. Located near the Qingchun Squae and theINtime Mall, a very busy commercial area today. 

We stay at this hotel during IEM Staff visit to China in 2003.

22.12.2003 : ZHEJIANG RAILWAY HOTEL, ZHEJIANG, CHINA

Zhejiang Railway Hotel (浙江铁道大厦) an iconic landmark in Hangzhou, China, known for its unique "H-shaped" or "gate" architecture that straddles the entrance to the Hangzhou Railway Station. 

We did not stay at this hotel, we only having our Dinner for that night at his hotel. 

2016: TAISHUN BUSINESS HOTEL, BEIJING

Taishun Business Hotel (also known as Taishun Shangwu Jiudian in Chinese, written as 泰顺商务酒店 on the building's facade). Located at Zhoujiazhuang, Chaoyang District, Beijing. China, near the East Fourth Ring Road. It was a popular choice for group tours because of its proximity to the Beijing Happy Valley theme park.

Based on recent information for 2025, the Taishun Business Hotel is no longer operating under that name. It is now operating as a Ji Hotel. 

12.11.2017: DAYS INN FRONTIER YANGSHUO HOTEL, GUILIN

Situated at Guanlian Road, strategically placed near the Li River and about 15-20 minute walk from the famous West Street (Xi Jie). This hotel was a popular 4-star choice for international travelers known for its blend of traditional Chinese architecture and modern western amenities. 

I stayed at this hotel with my familes during our vacation to China in 2017. 

13.11.2017: UNIVERSAL HOTEL, GUILIN, CHINA

Also known as Univeral International Hotel, a well-known 3 to 4-star Hotel favored by International tour groups because of its prime location in the heart of the city. 

Located at Jiefang East Road, right on the banks of the Li River, its surrounding would have offered some of the most iconic views of Guilin. 

NOVEMBER 2017: ROYAL TULIP LUXURY HOTEL, GUANGZHOU, CHINA

A 5-star Luxury hotel located at the foot of Baiyun Mountain in Guangzhou, China. The hotel featured between 178 and 302 rooms, known for their modern design and signature-glass enclosed bathrooms with rainfall showers. 

Me and my family stayed at this hotel during our vacation to China in 2017. 

That's a brief account of my travels to China. So far I have traveled to almost 9 regions in China.

Hj Zulheimy Maamor

Lembah Keramat, K.L

22/12/2025: 12.10 p.m