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As it marks 70 glorious years, Gaddi’s in The Peninsula Hong Kong stands as a testament to time and elegance. The peerless dining room of the ‘Grande Dame of the Far East’ has long been revered as a culinary gem. With a rich heritage spanning seven decades, it continues to captivate diners with its impeccable service and outstanding French cuisine.



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The Peninsula opened its lavish restaurant in 1953, and it was named for General Manager Leo Gaddi, who had started the hotel’s new era of flawless service and attention to detail.


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It quickly gained recognition as one of the top continental dining venues in the region, in addition to being the best restaurant in the city. Weeks in advance, its two dinner seatings a night were fully reserved, drawing foreign heads of state and celebrities.



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“Gaddi’s sets itself apart from other restaurants through its unique combination of factors,” says Albin Gobil, Executive Sous Chef of The Peninsula Hong Kong. “Collectively, these elements &#8211; the first fine dining restaurant in the Far East to offer European cuisine, the city’s oldest dining establishment and exceptional service &#8211; contribute to Gaddi’s positioning as a highly sought-after Michelin-starred French fine dining restaurant in Hong Kong.”


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Stepping into the restaurant is like taking a stroll back in time. The interior exudes a classic charm, characterised by two suspended, retro crystal chandeliers, plush velvet upholstery and carpet and ornate woodwork. The soft lighting adds a touch of romance, creating an intimate atmosphere. The live music, featuring a talented pianist, further enhances the ambience, transporting guests to an era of sophistication and refinement.



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The rest of the space is equally as pleasing to the eye. Large windows look out into the city streets and Victoria Harbour, the high ceilings offer grandeur and the walls replicate an Italian faux finish. Modern light fixtures rest against the walls and cast a bewitching glow, spotlighting the wall covering’s idiosyncrasies.



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Just as the interior aims to seduce the old and new guards, the menu too succeeds in pleasing both. Gaddi’s has reached even greater heights recently, earning a Michelin star for the last four years in a row. Bringing the level of energy and enthusiasm expected from a fine seasoned restaurant, it ticks all of today’s essential boxes for a satisfying dining experience: fine food, cool and lavish interiors, consummate cocktails, an accessible wine list and agreeable service.
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Bresse Chicken Parfait, White Piedmont Truffle, Crayfish, Nantua Sauce



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Under the direction of Executive Sous Chef Albin Gobil, the restaurant’s elite culinary team created a stunning seven-course menu for a 70th-anniversary gala dinner that paid delectable homage to the establishment’s past through archive research and contemporary techniques.



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The gastronomic parade moved from Kaviari Daurikus caviar with Tsar Nikolai balik salmon and potato blinis and Double-boiled Aubrac oxtail consommé in the crust with bone marrow and black Périgord truffle to Bresse chicken parfait with white Piedmont truffle, crayfish and Nantua sauce, before fish and meat mains of Dover sole filet à la Dieppoise with Bouchot mussels, prawns and celeriac and Rhug Estate roe deer saddle with caramelised shallots, soufflé potatoes and Bordelaise sauce. Mandarin raviolo with Champagne emulsion, and Apple tarte tatin with Avallen calvados and Tahitian vanilla crème fraiche sealed a sweet finale. Gobil’s masterpieces were showcased in both vintage and newly designed collections of tableware and glassware by Bernardaud.


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In honour of Gaddi’s opening year, the exceptional dinner was combined with the best French wines and Champagnes, including a 1953 Domaine Remoissenet Père &amp; Fils Vosne-Romanée. The wine list is extensive but not intimidating and takes diners around all the key wine-producing regions of France.



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The restaurant’s elegant ambience, coupled with a menu of exquisite French cuisine, creates an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or seeking a refined evening of gastronomy, Gaddi’s is a destination that promises to transport you to a world of refined indulgence.



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Gaddi’s, 1/F, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, The Peninsula Hong Kong. 



Tel: +852 2696 6763, gaddis@peninsula.com



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Dame and Fame: Classicism meets contemporary excellence at the timeless culinary haven of Gaddi’s in the Peninsula

Family gatherings and gift-giving are part and parcel of any true Lunar New Year celebration, and these Chinese New Year hampers are sure to elevate festivities even further. Be it delicious wines, decadent sweets or rich Chinese rice puddings, these gift baskets offer epicureans with an array of auspicious delicacies. Below are four of the hottest holiday hampers to tempt your taste buds with&#8230;
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The Peninsula 
The Peninsula Hotel&#8217;s ever-popular Chinese New Year hampers celebrate the incoming Year of the Ox with the &#8216;lucky knot&#8217; – a symbol of prosperity and good luck – which decorates the gift box replete with several new assortments of seasonal goodies such as a candy box filled with handmade treats, a Travel Tea Set, and delectable festive puddings with a unique aromatic citron and ginger flavours. 
Price: HK$2,988 
Contact:&nbsp;+852 2696 6969
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Grand Hyatt&nbsp; 
Turning over a new leaf this Spring Festival is the Grand Hyatt, with its Chinese New Year hampers consisting of sweet yet healthy interpretations of its traditional assortment of delicious nibbles. Inside the gift basket are such offerings as vintage wines, deluxe dried seafood, homemade XO chili sauce, South African abalones, handmade sweets and more. The highlight, though, may likely be the coconut rice pudding, made from refined black cane sugar to encourage healthier eating habits.&nbsp; 
Price: HK$3,888 
Contact: +852 2584 7744
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Mandarin Oriental 
Beloved traditions are a warm reminder of home, which is what makes the luxurious Mandarin Oriental&#8217;s annual Lunar New Year gift baskets a city-wide favourite. This year, its Gourmet Chinese Hamper overflows with premium wines, traditional glutinous rice cakes, a rich assortment of chocolates, and other sweets, as well as savoury items including a signature homemade XO sauce, Chinese preserved sausage, fish maw, and dried mushrooms. 
Price: HK$3,988 
Contact:&nbsp;+852 2903 1624
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Four Seasons 
Rounding out our list of luxurious festive gift boxes are the Four Seasons Hotel&#8217;s Lung Keen Hing Chinese New Year hampers, all brimming with a selection of premium epicurean treats and sumptuous ingredients to usher in good luck, prosperity and health in the Year of the Ox. A star turn here is the Deluxe Hamper, which includes the three Michelin-starred restaurant&#8217;s famed XO sauce and tea, as well as&nbsp;South-African abalone, fois gras, superior dried moss, and premium dried Goji berries from Qinghai, to name a few. 
Price: HK$3,988 
Contact: +852 3196 8708

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Hamper Time: Treat yourself to these luxurious Chinese New Year hampers

Loved by cigar aficionados all over the world, it is no doubt that the premium brand Davidoff has made a particularly significant impact in the Asia-Pacific region through flagship stores in locations including Hong Kong, Seoul, Taiwan, Tokyo and more. Building on this success, the Swiss luxury label has opened a new Davidoff of Geneva flagship store in Hong Kong&#8217;s long-loved high-end hospitality hotspot, The Peninsula.
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Returning to where it originally started in Asia – The Peninsula was home to Davidoff&#8217;s first-ever Asian outpost decades ago. The new store is designed to mimic a cigar box much like its <a href="//www.gafencushop.com/davidoff-flagship-store/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Central-based shop</a> at The Landmark. It houses a variety of products including cigar humidors, ashtrays, lighters, pipes and more.
This store which is located at the Mezzanine Floor of The Peninsula is three times bigger than the one on the ground floor. With a lounge that can occupy up to 20 people, this outlet brings the brand&#8217;s &#8216;retail and lounge&#8217; concept to Hong Kong for the first time.
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Celebrating the inauguration of the Davidoff of Geneva Peninsula store, a new cigar emblazoned with the words &#8216;Peninsula 2020&#8217; on the second ring label is out. It is a special edition of the Toro format cigars – Davidoff Aniversario No.3.
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-50989 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/davidoff-cigar-min.jpg" alt="Davidoff" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/davidoff-cigar-min.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/davidoff-cigar-min-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/davidoff-cigar-min-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/davidoff-cigar-min-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/davidoff-cigar-min-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/davidoff-cigar-min-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/davidoff-cigar-min-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" />
Speaking about the commencement of this new store, Laurent de Rougemont, the Managing Director of Davidoff Asia said, &#8220;The challenge in designing this cigar boutique was to preserve the company&#8217;s history but to continue our mission to delight and surprise our customers worldwide by delivering unique brands and unrivalled retail experiences.&#8221;
For more information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://us.davidoffgeneva.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this website</a>.

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What truly defines Hong Kong? As a clue, it’s not finance, food or even fashion. Indeed, if contemporary Hong Kong has been shaped by anything, it’s tea. Hongkongers, of course, love every manifestation of their favourite brew, be it the more homely street-side bubble variety or the posher five-star-hotel afternoon incarnation. This is perhaps a reflection of just how deep-rooted the city’s entanglement with tea actually is, with the (Brooke) bonds in question dating back several centuries.
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Tea-ing off&#8230;
As with so many local traditions, it all started with the British, those quintessential lovers of all things tea. Surprisingly, while tea was a China-wide tipple some 2,000 years ago, it took the Brits a further 1,700 years to cotton on, with the Sceptred Isle not getting its first cuppa till the 17th century, courtesy of the East India Company (EIC), one of the world’s first true conglomerates. Quickly securing royal endorsement, Catherine of Braganza, the wife of King Charles II, championed its adoption by the aristocracy of the day, ensuring it was soon both a coveted and costly commodity.
As to how we get from a Stuart monarch&#8217;s preferred bevvy to the forming of a habit across Hong Kong, well, that’s again down to the EIC. Swift to realise the profit potential of the tea trade, it was soon buying up China’s surplus stocks by the barrel load. The sheer scale of this operation, however, soon led to a massive trade imbalance in China’s favour, with Britain having little on offer that mainlanders wished to acquire. In a bid to restore balance, the EIC began cultivating tea in India’s Darjeeling and Assam regions, with the superior flavours of these varieties soon ousting the China-grown alternative from the affections of the discerning English folk. This, though, didn’t suffice to stem the EIC’s commercial aspirations and it soon set about clandestinely importing India-sourced opium to China.
These illicit narcotics swiftly drained China’s national coffers, leading to the bloody Opium Wars. Ultimately defeated, China was then obliged to sign an agreement in 1842 ceding Hong Kong to the British Empire. And so it remained until 1997, when it finally returned to the motherland, bringing with it a ragbag of British legacies, including an insatiable love for tea.
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A time for tea
&nbsp;One of the most pervasive of all such traditions is the enduring popularity of afternoon tea. Indeed, it would be a hardy Hongkonger who could decline a cuppa and sweet treats in the afternoon. In fact, this particular ritual has become so ubiquitous that the ceremonial serving of afternoon tea remains a staple of hotel hospitality across the city, with pretty much every establishment – from The Ritz-Carlton to The Rosewood –offering its own take. In fact, so fond are Hongkongers of this particular pre-handover hangover that queuing for seats at some of the more favoured venues begins up to an hour before afternoon tea is served. One particularly popular destination is The Peninsula, the city’s oldest hotel. Indeed, according to Florian Trento, the hotel’s group executive chef, it was this very hotel that hosted Hong Kong’s first-ever afternoon tea event. Says he: &#8220;After The Peninsula opened in 1928, its tea lounge quickly became the place to meet and be seen. While we’re not sure as to exactly when afternoon tea was first served here, we do know the hotel was offering it well before anyone else in Hong Kong.&#8221; Inevitably, its pioneering approach played a major role in establishing the hotel as the locale of choice for the glamorous high society of Hong Kong.
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Stirrings across Hong Kong&#8230;
&nbsp;Over the ensuing decades, while the city has gone through a series of transformations, Hong Kong’s love of tea has persisted and, indeed, evolved. Today, it is not uncommon for leading interior designers, renowned lifestyle brands and eminent dessert chefs and chocolatiers to collaborate with upmarket hotels and restaurants to create new afternoon tea offerings.
Accordingly, The Ritz-Carlton recently collaborated with Italian haute couture brand Giuseppe Zanotti to concoct an exquisite afternoon tea offering to celebrate the marque’s FW19 collection. Similarly, the InterContinental Hong Kong worked with the French skincare brand Caudalie on the creation of its Anti-oxidant Afternoon Tea, which is available until the end of this month. Meanwhile, The Murray also hosted a pet-friendly afternoon tea set, Paws for Tea, especially for dog owners and their furry friends. While such innovations have a ready market, there are some true classics that are also keenly sought out. The Big Three here would have to be the Mandarin Oriental’s Opera Cake, the special blue flower tea available only at The Conrad and the Wedgewood speciality teas that come courtesy of The Langham Hong Kong. So, let&#8217;s tea off in style, we say!
Text: Suchetana Mukhopadhyay 
Photos: The InterContinental Hong Kong, The Murray, The Peninsula

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Feeling a little worse for wear or just fancy a pampering pick-me-up? Check out our roundup of the top 5 facials that will have you looking refreshed and recharge, just in time for Summer.&nbsp;
Renew, Refresh, Recharge at The Ritz-Carlton Spa
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Located on the 116th floor with breathtaking views across the harbour, The Ritz-Carlton Spa, launches a seasonal 90-minute seasonal 90-minute Renew, Refresh, Recharge Facial.&nbsp;Thanks to its pioneering formulas of the much-coveted 111SKIN Cryo line and expertly tailored facial techniques (developed by London-based plastic surgeon, Dr Yannis Alexandrides); this relaxing experience will leave your skin looking beautifully clean and visibly radiant.&nbsp;The only thing left to do is book, but be quick as the mother-of-all facials is only available until 30 April, 2018.
Price: HK$2,080 on Monday – Thursday, HK$2,280 on Friday – Sunday and public holidays.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon, (852) 2263 2040, <a href="http://www.ritzcarlton.com/">www.ritzcarlton.com</a>
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Optimal Skin at The Mandarin Spa
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-35028 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-Mandarin-Oriental1_opt.jpg" alt="Where to get this seasons top 5 facials " width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-Mandarin-Oriental1_opt.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-Mandarin-Oriental1_opt-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-Mandarin-Oriental1_opt-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-Mandarin-Oriental1_opt-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-Mandarin-Oriental1_opt-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-Mandarin-Oriental1_opt-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-Mandarin-Oriental1_opt-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" />
As part of The Mandarin Spa’s Advanced Skin Care facials series, the Optimal Skin treatment has been created to tackle a wide range of issues including adult breakouts and premature aging. Combining non-invasive peeling and sensation-free electrical technology alongside active vitamins, peptides and anti-oxidants, this 90-minute facial promises nothing but fast results.
Price: HK $2,200 on weekdays, HK$2,500 on weekends and public holidays
The Mandarin Spa, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, 5 Connaught Road Central, (852) 2825 4888, <a href="https://www.mandarinoriental.com/hong-kong/victoria-harbour/luxury-spa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.mandarinoriental.com</a>
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Julisis Biorhythm Facial at the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong 
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-35029 size-full" title="Julisis Biorhythm Facial at the Spa, Four Seasons Hong Kong" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-Four-Seasons_opt.jpg" alt="Where to get this seasons best five facials" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-Four-Seasons_opt.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-Four-Seasons_opt-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-Four-Seasons_opt-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-Four-Seasons_opt-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-Four-Seasons_opt-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-Four-Seasons_opt-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-Four-Seasons_opt-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" />
Combining skincare with holistic healing this facial is designed to match your natural biorhythm. Start your treatment with a seated meditation to calm the mind followed by a thorough face, neck, head and jaw massage to release tension in your face. Using a personalised combination from the Julisis skin care line – comprised of cell nutrition from bio-dynamic herbs as well as liquid silver and gold essence – your face will be cleansed masked and moisturised. Aimed at aligning your mind and body with the rhythm of nature, you are sure to leave this treatment feeling energetic with a super glow.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Price (based on duration):&nbsp;From HK$1,750 &#8211; HK$3,500 on Monday – Thursday and&nbsp;HK$2,000 – HK$3,780 on Friday – Sunday
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, 8 Finance Street, Central, (852) 3196 8888, <a href="https://www.fourseasons.com/hongkong/spa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.fourseasons.com</a>
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90 Never Looked So Good at The Peninsula Spa
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-35030 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-The-Peninsula_opt.jpg" alt="Where to get this seasons top 5 facials" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-The-Peninsula_opt.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-The-Peninsula_opt-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-The-Peninsula_opt-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-The-Peninsula_opt-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-The-Peninsula_opt-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-The-Peninsula_opt-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-The-Peninsula_opt-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" />
To celebrate nine decades of excellence, The Peninsula Hong Kong has put together a series of exclusive packages and therapies to satisfy beauty splurges. Indulge in the sumptuous series of seven Margy’s Super-Lift Haute Couture facials for revolutionary results. Pampering doesn’t get any more luxurious than this, so be sure to book your treatments in before the offer expires on 31 May, 2018.
Price: HK$19,000 
The Peninsula Spa, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, (852) 2696 6682, <a href="http://hongkong.peninsula.com/en/spa-wellness" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.peninsula.com</a>
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Chuan Yu at Chuan Spa
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-35031 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-Chuan-Spa_opt.jpg" alt="Spring Beauty: Where to get this seasons top 5 facials" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-Chuan-Spa_opt.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-Chuan-Spa_opt-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-Chuan-Spa_opt-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-Chuan-Spa_opt-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-Chuan-Spa_opt-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-Chuan-Spa_opt-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/700x466-Chuan-Spa_opt-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" />
For those looking to incorporate methods from ancient Chinese medicine, this signature facial will tick all the boxes. Using the ancient Gua Sha technique, this treatment uses jade, known as a healing stone, to nurture, heal and restore the skin. By scraping the stone on important meridian points, it the flow of blood circulation will be increased and therefore helping to create that refreshing glow.
Recommended for normal and combination skin types, this treatment is best avoided if you suffer from acne or have sensitive skin.
Price: HK$1,250
Chuan Spa, Cordis Hong Kong Langham Place, 555 Shanghai Street, Mong Kok, (852) 3552 3510, <a href="http://www.chuanspa.com.hk/en/HongKong/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.chuanspa.com.hk</a>
See also:&nbsp;<a href="//www.gafencushop.com/tcm-hong-kong/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hong Kong&nbsp;</a>

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Not to be outdone by the displays in shopping malls, hotels in Hong Kong are also getting in on the festive act. The Mandarin Oriental, The Peninsula and Marco Polo hotels all have displays with their unique take on Christmas.
The Mandarin Oriental’s Christmas display, Papinee World, is a collaboration with Papinee and Pearl Lam Galleries.
The hotel’s lobby combines creativity and art, transferring guests to Trafalgar Square, London, Paris and Tokyo. The display also features large Papinee sculptures. Papinee is a children’s storytelling social enterprise and creative movement.
Hotel guests and visitors to the Peninsula are invited to purchase ornaments to hang on the hotel’s majestic Christmas tree, with proceeds going directly to Make-A-Wish Hong Kong. The oldest hotel in Hong Kong also has a night market, snowmen, a snow covered train set and a gingerbread house.
Marco Polo has a festive scene of a train set journeying through a winter wonderland, Christmas trees, and gifts and chocolates wrapped in a red ribbon.

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