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The Nanjing Museum of Art and Architecture is the latest cultural facility in Nanjing, China, designed by Steven Holl.

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Hangzhou has a very mythical status in China, due to its beautiful lakeside location and as a place for meditative and spiritual retreat in times of trouble. During the culturally rich but politically disastrous Southern Song period of the 12th and 13th centuries, many of the country’s most famous painters and poets lived there, seeking escape on the banks of the tranquil, willow-shaded West Lake while influential monks established temples with towering pagodas in the quiet hilltops nearby.

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Located next to the Seef Mall, Bahrain this marvelous modern restaurant covers an area of 50,000 sq. ft and offers more 300 seats. It was designed by UK based architects and designers SHH. Housed a new three-storey building, The Nu Asia restaurant is a great example of contemporary architecture that creates an intimate atmosphere for its customers.

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Opened in 2008, the Opposite House Hotel is a luxurious hotel located in the centre of Beijing. The gorgeous boutique hotel was designed by renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma & Associates. Designed with space, warmth, comfort, and style in mind, The Opposite House is a vibrant mix of modern and traditional.

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This extravagant restaurant is located in Shenzhen, China. Designed by the studio SAKO Architects it offers a number of VIP rooms for private use, separated by huge walls. Covering an area of 1,300 sq m, it is Chinese restaurant offering its guest a delicious menu, eccentric design, excellent service and warm atmosphere.

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Kui Hua Zi – which means “sunflower seeds” – is a continuation of Ai Wei Wei’s practice of fusing Western and Eastern sensibilities, history, and contemporary political metaphor.

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In the mid 1850’s, following the steady rise of the River Thames as the commercial lifeline of the city of London, Sir William Cubitt was commissioned to build a new wharf around an enclosed dock. Ships from all over the world visited the new Hay’s Wharf but the most beautiful were the tea clippers from India and China. By the end of the century, over 80% of perishable foodstuffs passed through the area which became known as the “Larder of London”.

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Built as King George IV’ pleasure palace when Brighton was the heart of fashionable Regency society, the Royal Pavilion was also used by King William IV and Queen Victoria. Today it has been restored to its original 1823 splendor with Indian architecture contrasted with interiors inspired by China.

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Welcome to the Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel. Situated in the heart of Shenzhen, on the Dameisha seashore, China, this exclusive beachfront hotel offers an ultimate atmosphere and excellent comfort to guests planning for a holiday in Shenzhen. Nearby points of interest: Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, Shenzhen Museum and Lizhi Park.  

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Placed on the picturesque bay of Ligia, a healthy notable fishing village at the eastmost shore of the island. Thalassa Mare, a tangled of 3 new-built Villas, is an ideal travel for those who act calmness, richness and quietude.

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