BEIJING
Whiskey withtea
The Ritz-Carlton Bar presents three types of classic whiskey specially paired with three kinds of Chinese tea, including bourbon with black tea, single-malt whiskey with flower tea and Japanese whiskey with fruit tea to bring guests a distinctive experience. For 188 yuan ($30) per glass (plus a 15 percent service charge), you can enjoy offerings that are luxuriously smooth and underpinned by a distinctive honeyed character. The hotel's bar is an oasis of stylish cocktails, fine cigars and tasteful snacks with live entertainment. Until July 31, the Ritz-Carlton is collaborating with Golden Wings Charity School to present apaintingexhibition by autistic children at itsrestaurantAroma. Funds raised from the charity sales (each painting is 300 yuan) will go to the school and help autistic children.
1 pm-1 am daily. The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, 83A Jianguo Road, China Central Place, Chaoyang district, Beijing. Reservations: 010-5908 8131.
NANJING
Gazing at Yangtze
The city's newest luxury hotel extends a century-old tradition: The Fairmont's afternoon tea has been fabled since 1908 and enjoyed by royalty from Queen Elizabeth II to the king and queen of Thailand. Served daily in the 37th-floor Sky Lobby, delicious and beautiful nibbles can be enjoyed with tea, coffee or a modern cocktail as you enjoy the attentive service and the view of the Yangtze River below.
2-5 pm daily. 168 per person plus a 15 percent service charge. Lobby Lounge, Fairmont Nanjing, 333 Middle Jiangdong Road, Nanjing. 025-8672-8888.
- MIKE PETERS
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