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trained horses are available

for hire to both adults and

kids. Recognised by the

Beijing Turf & Equestrian

Association, the center offers

weekend lessons and seasonal

camps.

There are also classes on

pottery, painting, bamboo

plaiting, yoga and tai-chi in

the forest, table football, pool

and ping-pong in the recreation room, ocean ball pool in the kids

club, and many other outdoor activities on the 1,500 sq m lawn.

With amazing natural beauty and a slew of activities offered

at The Chedi Ninghai, you’ll be hard pressed to find any serious

flaw in this idyllic haven. e

to-ceiling windows that offer a view of the mesmerising forest
landscape, and decorated with Asian latticed screens and lamps.
Natural hot spring water is piped into the bathtub. The Lake View
Villa, in particular, boasts uninterrupted views of the lake and
bamboo forest, creating a perfect living-in-nature ambience.
“By building a symbiotic relationship between the hotel and
local culture, Chedi Ninghai is able to provide every traveller with
a sense of Mother Nature without leaving the comforts of their
room,” shares Huang.
The Lobby is the most architecturally impressive structure
in the hotel. Featuring furniture crafted from nanmu wood –
characteristic of Ming Dynasty interiors – the lobby is a modern
recreation of the ‘scholars’ studios’ of China’s 17th century
literati. Guests enjoy activities such as calligraphy workshops,
music, painting, tea and incense ceremonies, and Kunqu opera
performances. The highlight of the room, however, is the galaxy-
style chandelier, “we wanted to create a Milky-Way like feel. If you
stand directly above the chandelier, you can see the light disperse
just like a meteor wandering across the sky,” shares Huang.
One of the largest in the Chedi collection, the hotel spa is
set around a picturesque central courtyard. The complex houses
eight treatment rooms, two double spa suites, a plunge pool,
Jacuzzi, sauna and two swimming pools (one indoor and one
infinity pool). There is also a yoga and Pilates studio with three
walls of floor-to-ceiling glass offering tranquil views of a lake and
forest gardens. The resort boasts five restaurants and bar, but the
one that stands out most is their all-day dining restaurant. Paying
tribute to Ninghai, which means peaceful ocean, The Restaurant
serves a wide array of scrumptious Chinese seafood dishes, such
as Sautéed Diced Abalone with Black Pepper and Garlic.

An adventure to behold
If you love riding, you will be in for a treat. The Chedi Ninghai
also runs an equestrian center in collaboration with the American
Quarter Horse Association, where professional coaches and well-

Enjoy the magnificent view from the floor-to-ceiling window.

Calligraphy

workshops are

offered at the

resort

When the forest meets the lake

Bamboo is a common material found in The Chedi Ninghai.