Outdoor jacuzzis at the new lodge
Genting Hong Kong has opened a new accommodation option at its ski resort in China’s Hebei province. Located in China's Hebei province, 230km from Beijing and 59km from Zhangjiakou City, the ski resort is a collaboration between Hong Kong-based VXL Group and 3rd Valley (ZhangJiaKou) Resort Corp. The luxury ski lodge officially opened its doors to holidaymakers on 14 December.
The VXL Group, which was set up by Malaysian businessman Datuk Lim Chee Wah, has had investments in the information, communication and technology (ICT) sector in Malaysia, and property development and tourism sectors in Hong Kong and China. Lim is the youngest son of the late Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong, founder of the Genting Group.
The new 30-suite lodge has launched last week at the Genting Resort Secret Garden, which is located three hours’ drive from Beijing.
The majority of the 30 suites are designed in loft style, while the chalet-style hotel also offers spa facilities, fireplaces, outdoor jacuzzis, function rooms and restaurants.
Genting Hong Kong Chairman Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay and Genting Resort Secret Garden Chairman Datuk Lim Chee Wah commemorated the grand opening ceremony featuring a traditional Swiss music performance.Genting Hong Kong’s chairman, Lim Kok Thay, said he hoped the project would strengthen Beijing’s bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics.
"We will aim for Genting World to be the best ski lodge and the best ski resort not only in China but in Asia,” said Lim. “[With] this great project here… we hope to be championing the dream of China getting the Winter Olympics.”
“We will aim for Genting World to be the best ski lodge and the best ski resort not only in China but in Asia. I’d like to sincerely thank my dear brother Datuk Lim Chee Wah for giving Genting this opportunity to pioneer this great project here, which we hope to be championing the dream of China getting the Winter Olympics.”
Also in attendance were Genting Resort Secret Garden Chief Executive Officer Mr. Ye Xiang, Genting Hong Kong China Operations Senior Vice President Mr. Ang Moo Lim and Genting Hong Kong Hospitality Division Executive Vice President Mr. Peter Foster.
To further enhance the skiing and hospitality experience for holidaymakers, Genting Resort Secret Garden has entered into a partnership with LAAX Switzerland, winner of “Best Ski Resort in Switzerland” at the World Ski Awards 2013. The partnership is a significant step to bring Genting Resort Secret Garden in line with international standards as a world-class ski resort.
The total investment for the 262ha resort with 87 ski trails (total length 70km) and 22 ski lifts (total length 30km) is RMB7.5 billion, and it is expected to be the largest international family vacation destination in China.
During the 2011/12 winter, the resort launched 11 ski trails for beginners, intermediate and advanced skiers while a total ski area of about 40 sq m, two four-person ski lifts and one ski magic carpet were also launched.
The ski resort will offer a variety of leisure activities and skiing facilities, and will be on par with world-class ski resorts such as the Vail in the US and Whistler in Canada.
It is estimated to receive over 1.6 million visitors each year when fully completed in six to seven years.
The new lodge becomes the third Genting property at the ski resort, following the Genting World and Genting Grand hotels. Genting Resort Secret Garden currently offers 30 ski runs, but by time the complex is fully developed in 2018, it will offer 87 ski routes totalling 70km, served by 22 ski lifts.
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