Connections Restaurant Management, a subsidiary of Singapore based CTC Tourism Holdings, marks its entry into the Chinese market with an extraordinary experience that offers the utmost in taste, sight and sound.

Yu Shanghai (www.yushanghai.com), a new tourist highlight and themed restaurant that sets against one of Shanghais top destinations, Yuyuan, will fascinate any discerning epicurean and savvy traveller.

Occupying two storeys of a 600-year-old Ming-style architecture in the compelling Old Town, Yu Shanghai is an ensemble of exquisite local delicacies, enthralling theatrical performance, captivating multi media presentation and daring décor that entice all senses.

This stunning project which injects a breath of new life into ancient architecture, is a timely showcase of Chinas architectural culture, corresponding with World Expo 2010 Shanghais core objectives of highlighting the history of traditional Chinese culture; the elegance and relevance of ancient architecture; and promoting China today.

Committed to developing new landmarks and themed theatre restaurants in 5 cities in the next 5 years, Connections Restaurant Management engages the best in the world of culinary and entertainment to build top notch projects that are set to be the main attraction in each selected city, reflecting unique local culture through multi-media live performance and gastronomic experience.

On an expansive 1,750-square-metre of space on the third storey of Yue Bin Lou (悦宾楼), Yu Shanghai is comprised of a themed restaurant, a bar and a theatre restaurant that offers neo Shanghainese cuisine. The restaurant also manages the rooftop garden on level four that will cater for exclusive functions and private soirees.

Inside the Theatre restaurant, guests will be transported to the 1930s to witness a love story that is set amidst the hustle and bustle of Yu Garden. It is a romance that transcends time, and as the story unfolds, the audience is brought on a fantastic journey showcasing Jiangnans transformation from the ancient Song Dynasty, the Ming and Qing Dynasties, through to Modern day China.

An electrifying mixture of Live Drums, Music, Dance, Kung Fu and Acrobatics, the 45-minute multi-media extravaganza featuring original music by international talent and elite performers handpicked from Beijing, will have guests immersed in a magical world of fascinating imagery and legendary characters created by panoramic projections and audio-visual technology.

Yu Shanghai will open on 1 May 2010 and is now accepting enquiries and group reservations. For information on Yu Shanghai, please visit www.yushanghai.com or Email: info@yushanghai.com.

For sales enquiry, please email: sales@yushanghai.com.

Pre opening office telephone number: +8621 6193 2988

About CTC Tourism Holdings

With headquarters in Singapore and led by CEO Wee Hee Ling, CTC Tourism Holdings is comprised of Commonwealth Travel Service Corporation Pte Ltd (incorporated in 1990), Connections Restaurant Management Company Ltd, Connections Hotel & Resort Management Company Ltd, and Connections Tourism and Event Management Company Ltd. In 2009, Connections Hotel & Resort Management introduced @Gallery Suites, an art gallery-cum-design boutique hotel brand, with its first property launched in the former French Concession of Shanghai. The Paramount @ Gallery Hotel, the brands second property, will open in mid 2010. ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬------------------------------------------------------- Issued on behalf of Yu Shanghai by LEAP integrated marketing solutions

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Alicia Seah Senior Vice President, Marketing & PR Commonwealth Travel Service Corporation Pte Ltd Tel: +65 6216 3406 Email:alicia.seah@ctc.com.sg www.ctc.com.sg