The Grand Castle Hotel Xi�an, one of China�s most luxurious independent 5-star hotels, is offering a special package for runners or spectators of the China Xi�an City Wall International Marathon, which is being contested on November 1.

Priced at only RMB1500net per person, the 3-day, 2-night package from October 30 to November 2 includes two nights in a Deluxe Room on share room basis along with registration to enter the international event, airport transfer, a day-trip to the World Heritage-listed �Terracotta Warriors� and a RMB100 laundry voucher.

A single room costs an additional RMB980 for the package and each extra night RMB680, both inclusive of 15% surcharge and government tax.

Runners from around the world have contested the China Xi�an City Wall International Marathon since it was inaugurated in 1993. The route circles the 13.7 km perimeter of one of the largest and most complete ancient city walls in China, which spans between 12 and 14 metres. It is one of the most unique and scenic marathon sites in the world.

The marathon starts and finishes at the South Gate of the wall, which is adjacent to the Grand Castle Hotel. The hotel is authorised by the Sports Committee of Xi�an as an official registration point for contestants.

Xi�an City Wall was built in 1370 during the Hongwu Period of the Ming Dynasty. The Xi�an Municipal Government bridged gaps in the ancient wall in 2004 so as to allow the marathon to become an important international event.

The marathon is recognised as an official �national health and fitness event� by China�s General Administration of Sports and National Tourism Administration.

The Grand Castle Hotel, uniquely designed in the historic architectural style of the adjacent ancient City Wall which it overlooks, is newly re-opened following an extensive facelift and re-branding.

To make reservation, please call 0086-29-87608888 (ext 1009) or send email to reservation@grandcastlehotel.com

About Grand Castle Hotel, Xi�an

The spectacular Grand Castle Hotel, Xi�an is the most luxurious independent 5-star hotel in China�s ancient capital, evoking the grandeur of an ancient palace, 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 hotel originally opened in 1993, and was rebranded following an extensive renovation in 2008.

Facing the south gate of the ancient City Wall in the heart of Xi�an�s city centre, it 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 folklore art alongside modern facilities including broadband internet and 32� LCD televisions, with environmentally-friendly recyclable amenities.

The towering 10-storey hotel features two restaurants � the signature Yue Chinese Restaurant serving authentic Cantonese cuisine, and all-day Verandah Caf� serving international and Asian cuisine.

Six versatile banquet rooms include a 440 square metre pillar-less ballroom catering 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 Grand Lounge exclusively for Executive Floor guests.

The Grand Castle Hotel, Xi�an, a member of Summit Hotels & Resorts�, is listed as Travel+Leisure Top 100 Hotel in China.

For more information please visit: www.grandcastlehotel.com

About Xi'an China�s ancient capital is world-renowned for the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Terracotta Warriors in The Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, 40 km to the east. With more than 3,100 years of history, it is today an important cultural, industrial and educational centre of the central-northwest, with facilities for research and development, national security and China�s space programme. Among numerous tourist attraction at the eastern terminus of the Silk Road are the well-preserved City Wall, Drum Tower, Bell Tower, Muslim quarter shopping district, Great Mosque, and two spectacular towers well 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. Xi�an 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. Xi�an�s international airport is the largest in northwest China with direct flights to major cities in Asia including Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, Tokyo, Seoul, Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kyoto and Pusan.

For further information, contact:

Ms. Francis Lau or Ms. Minnie King or Ms. Denise Ho Grebstad Hicks Communications Ltd Hong Kong Tel: 852 2810 0532 Fax: 852 2525 7972 Email: francis.lau@ghcasia.com / minnie.king@ghcasia.com / denise.ho@ghcasia.com