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n alternative term for a Buddhist stupa (a prayer hall) is
chedi. The word is mainly used in Thailand and typically
refers to a place of meditation, naturally evoking a peace
of mind. This same serenity is what you get with a stay at The
Chedi Ninghai, which opened its doors six months ago in Ningbo
City, Zhejiang Province.
The Chedi Ninghai is the first hotel partnership between
General Hotel Management Limited and The Chedi Hotels and
Resorts. The luxury property provides a tranquil and relaxing
environment where guests can enjoy its gorgeous backdrop of
mountains and lakes. “The Chedi Ninghai stays within the wealthy
Jiangnan area and redefines luxury,” shares Huang Quan, design
director of G-Art Design and the man responsible for the hotel’s
exquisite interiors. “By melding contemporary interpretation
of Asian designs with distinctive local touches such as the
use of bamboo, we have created an inspiring and memorable
experience for even the most discerning of travellers,” he adds.

One with Mother Nature
A three-and-a-half-hour drive by car or a two-and-a-half-hour
train journey from Shanghai leads you to The Chedi Ninghai,
which is nestled among the mountains and forests in east of
Zhejiang. Located near the magnificent Ningbo Wushan Grottoes,
the resort houses 100 villas (each with a spacious terrace)
scattered throughout the mountains and enveloped by springs
and brooks. Each villa is swathed in a natural hued palette to
complement the materials used. The interiors are decked in
wood, stone and bamboo, flooded with natural light from floor-

The Milky-Way like chandelier

The Lobby area overlooks the magnificent mountains.

Understated

elegance

Explore the luxe features of The Chedi Ninghai, which is inspired

by the gorgeous landscape of mountain and lakes.

By Victoria Lim