Why Guangzhou Is China’s Most Underrated Megacity

Every Chinese megacity comes with a well-established image. Beijing is associated with imperial history, Shanghai with futuristic skyscrapers and financial power, Hong Kong with dramatic harbour panoramas and the rhythm of a global metropolis.

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History of Belmond Grand Hotel Europe

A national and cultural landmark in the heart of St Petersburg, Belmond Grand Hotel Europe is set in a series of buildings dating from 1824-5. The historic façade was designed by prominent Italian architect Carlo Rossi as a part of an architectural ensemble, blending with the nearby Mikhailovsky Palace (now the Russian Museum) and Arts

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