Beijing

Hunan cuisine

Two guest chefs from Hunan province will cook zesty, hot dishes from their hometowns at the Sui Yuan Restaurant at DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing this summer. Their offerings include their signature dishes stewed turtle with ginger, garlic and sliced streaky pork, spicy and stir-fried sliced black goat meat with chili. 010-6338-1999

Taste of Macao

The "Temptation of Macao" Food Festival is taking place at Vasco's of Hilton Wangfujing in July. The restaurant will present authentic Macao food, which is a mixture of Chinese and Portuguese cuisines, along with exotic influences from as far away as Goa and Brazil. 010-5812-8888

Classics cocktails

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts' three branches in China, Fairmont Beijing, Fairmont Peace Hotel and Fairmont Yangcheng Lake are launching a yearlong cocktail line, 'Modern Classics'. The collection features fourteen inventive mixed drinks including Acapulco Margarita, Triple-Pepper Caesar and the original Chinese Five Spice Fizz. 010-8511-7777

Garden retreat

St. Regis Garden will offer a summer's retreat with a barbecue dinner. The chef's selection of prime cuts and grilled seafood will be paired with soft drink, beer or wines chosen by the sommelier. The offer is available every Thursday, Friday and Saturday until Sept 30. 010-6460-6688

Summer abalone

Summer Palace at China World Hotel has Dalian pearl abalone and eight heads abalone lined up for the season. Cantonese Head Chef Kenny Chan and Huaiyang specialty Chef Hou Xinqing will highlight dishes such as cold sliced pearl abalone with fresh wild pepper and pan-fired fresh abalone with shallot sauce. 010-6505-5838

Shanghai

Romantic evenings

The One Executive Shanghai managed by Kempinski, is offering a romantic package for guests to enjoy a relaxing and restful king bed suite with charming city views. The package includes breakfast for two, one complimentary bottle of selected house wine and homemade macaroons. 021-6157-1688

Barbeque menu

The Langham Xintiandi Shanghai is presenting a new summer barbeque menu at the Cachet restaurant throughout July, available at dinner every Friday and Saturday. 021-2330-2288

Rooftop interlude

Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund is launching a rooftop bar in July with a panorama spanning from the historic Bund, across the Huangpu River, to the iconic Lujiazui skyline. As the first open rooftop bar with full 180 degree unobstructed view in Shanghai, TOPS brings a fresh concept for partygoers. The bar will feature DJs, live music, cocktails, and a selection of tapas. 021-2509-1188

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