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'Golfing Adventure' at Home of Terracotta Warriors with Grand Park Xian

Grand Park Xian

Grand Park Xian is promoting a 'Golfing Adventure� at China's ancient capital famed for the 'Terracotta Warriors', priced at RMB 2,998 nett.

The package is highlighted by a round of golf at the renowned Xian Ya Jian International Golf Club -- including caddy, lunch and return transportation.

Valid from April 1 to October 31, it also incorporates two nights accommodation in a Single Deluxe room with daily breakfast buffet at Grand Park Xian, plus airport transfers.

The prestigious Xian Ya Jian course is set amid breathtaking scenery with lakes at the foot of Mount Zhongnan.

It is the venue for world-class golf championships including the National Amateur Golf Championship, Sheraton Trophy, BMW International Golf Tournament and VOLVO Golf Championship.

Grand Park Xian General Manager, Mr Ip Hon Ming, said: "We are committed to tailoring the best packages and services for our guests, and believe golf in Xian will be a unique experience for international travelers and golfers. For golfers, discovering new courses is an integral part of their holiday experience."

With easy access to the city�s many unique cultural attractions, Grand Park Xian is renowned for luxurious accommodation and its authentic ancient-style Chinese cuisine, served at its famous 'Empress Banquet'.

Day-trips to the Museum of Terracotta Warriors are its most popular 'must see' excursions.

About Grand Park Xian

Recently acquired by Park Hotel Group, the former Grand Castle Hotel has been renamed Grand Park Xian. The spectacular hotel in China�s ancient capital Xian, evokes the grandeur of an ancient palace and uniquely designed in the historic architectural style of the adjacent ancient City Wall.

Boasting the tallest atrium lobby in the city famed for the World Heritage-listed 'Terracotta Warriors, the luxurious 5-star hotel originally opened in 1993 and underwent extensive renovations in 2008.

Facing the south gate of the ancient City Wall in the heart of Xian�s city centre, Grand Park Xian is an ideal base for business, leisure and sightseeing � surrounded by major shopping malls and offices and within walking distance of nearby historic sites and famous scenic spots.

The decor of the 338 guestrooms, including 40 suites, is sophisticated yet traditional � with Chinese-style furniture and folkloric art featured alongside modern facilities. The rooms come with Broadband Internet access and 32� LCD televisions, with environmentally-friendly recyclable amenities.

The towering 10-storey hotel features two restaurants � the signature Park Palace restaurant serving authentic Cantonese and local cuisine, and the all-day Verandah Caf� serving international and Asian cuisine.

Six versatile banquet rooms, including a 440 square metre pillar-free ballroom, cater for weddings, social gatherings and medium-sized MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions) events. The hotel also features a Lobby Lounge, business centre, hotel shop and an executive lounge exclusively for Executive Floor guests.

Managed by Park Hotel Group, Grand Park Xian is a member of Summit Hotels & Resorts�. Park Hotel Group currently owns and manages 8 hotels in Asia, while Summit Hotels & Resorts� has 135 luxurious member hotels and resorts in over 40 countries and cities.

For more information please visit: www.parkhotelgroup.com or email: rsvn.gpxa@parkhotelgroup.com.

For reservations and information, please call +86-29-87608888 ext 1009.

About Xian

China�s ancient capital is world-renowned for the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Terracotta Warriors located in The Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, located 40 kilometres to the east. With more than 3,100 years of history, Xian is today an important cultural, industrial and educational centre in the country�s central-northwest and is also home to facilities for research and development, national security and China�s space programme.

Among numerous tourist attractions at the eastern debut section of the Silk Road are the well-preserved City Wall, Drum Tower, Bell Tower, Muslim quarter shopping district, Great Mosque and two spectacular towers each over 1,000 years old, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Small Wild Goose Pagoda. The 5,000-year-old Banpo Neolithic village, discovered in 1954, is just outside the city. Xian also boasts the world�s largest Internet caf� with more than 3,000 computers. Natural attractions range from Mount Hua, one of China�s most visited mountains, to Mount Zhongnan, Mount Taibai and Lishan. Xian�s international airport is the largest in northwest China with direct flights to Hong Kong, Tokyo, Nagoya and Bangkok.

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