My world double door

As a super first-tier city, Nanzhou undoubtedly has many hotels, but the most famous one is definitely the White Swan Hotel.

The White Swan Hotel is located at No. 1, Shamian South Street, Liwan District, Nanzhou City. It is located in the historical center of Nanzhou, in Shamian, where cultural relics and foreign institutions are densely populated, and close to the Pearl River.

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Completion and opening: Invested by Henry Fok and designed by Lingnan architectural masters such as Mo Bozhi and She Junnan, it is the first five-star hotel in Dongguo, the first five-star hotel jointly built by China and foreign countries, and the first large-scale modern hotel designed, constructed and managed by Dongguo people. In March 2018, the enterprise transformation was completed and officially changed its name to "White Swan Hotel Co., Ltd.".

The hotel has 520 luxurious rooms and suites, ranging from 30 square meters to 90 square meters, with various room types, including standard rooms, deluxe rooms, executive deluxe rooms, executive VIP suites, etc. Some suites are located at the east and west ends of the main building, with the best riverside view, and can enjoy the Pearl River view and Nanzhou skyline.

There are not only guest rooms but also various restaurants, such as -Yutangchunnuan: It is the hotel's signature Chinese restaurant, representing authentic and exquisite Cantonese cuisine that is not limited to traditional Cantonese cuisine. It has won the honor of a Michelin one-star restaurant for 6 consecutive years and has been selected in the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide for 7 consecutive years.

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Hongtu Mansion: It provides Cantonese morning tea and is one of the favorite morning tea places for Guangdong people. The chefs with superb cooking skills skillfully make traditional classic Cantonese dim sum every day. It is also a Michelin one-star restaurant.

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Flavor Restaurant: It presents local delicacies with both local flavor and strong human touch to guests from all over the world, including Sichuan cuisine, Shandong cuisine, Huaiyang cuisine, etc.

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Liufuge Café: It is a well-known buffet restaurant in the city. It has an open kitchen and a first-line view of the Etan River. You can enjoy the broad view of the confluence of three rivers while tasting a feast of Chinese and Western delicacies.

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Yuetu Bar: It is a good place for leisure afternoon tea, suitable for business negotiations or friends gatherings.

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Silk Road: It is a high-end exclusive custom restaurant for tasting fine wines and delicacies and enjoying the beautiful view of the Pearl River.

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Food House: It provides bread, cakes, desserts and seasonal gift boxes with different themes, which are favored by sweet lovers.

It also has meeting and event venues: with a total area of ​​2,500 square meters, it has multiple meeting and event venues, such as Hongtu Mansion, Banquet Hall, Shamian Hall, Taotao Pavilion, Shicui Hall, Board Meeting Room, etc. The venues can be divided according to needs and equipped with multimedia equipment, etc.

The hotel has a fitness center, spa, hair salon, swimming pool, etc. to meet the guests' leisure and fitness needs.

The overall building combines the essence of traditional gardens in Dongguo and traditional gardens in Lingnan. The atrium adopts the Bishan waterfall design with Lingnan style, and also has small bridges, rocks, pavilions, flowing water and other Lingnan elements. The "hometown water" landscape is the highlight of the atrium.

As the first hotel in Dongguo to adopt a large indoor atrium design, the atrium adopts a glass curtain wall design, which cleverly integrates the historical atmosphere and cultural connotation.

It has received nearly 200 heads of state and government from more than 40 countries, including Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. Deng Xiaoping, the chief architect of the reform and opening up of the East, has visited the hotel three times and inscribed it in his own handwriting. It has won many honors such as the first member of the World Class Hotel Organization in the East, one of the first three five-star hotels in the East, and the top of the selection of the top 100 and 50 hotels in the East.

In addition to the Nanzhou White Swan Hotel, there may be hotels named "White Swan" in some other places, but their popularity and influence are much smaller.

In fact, there is a special banquet hall in the hotel, and a long, bright red carpet is laid at the entrance, as if it is a road to the world of luxury. Rows of white carved Roman columns are placed on both sides of the carpet, and the columns are wrapped with golden ribbons, shining gorgeously in the sun. On the top of each Roman column is placed an exquisite European candlestick, and the white candle emits a soft halo, guiding the guests in the direction of progress.

Above the door of the banquet hall, there is a huge crystal chandelier. Thousands of crystal beads reflect colorful light under the light, like a dreamy starry sky. Under the chandelier, there is an arched door woven with flowers and green vines. The door is dotted with pink roses, white lilies and lavender Phalaenopsis, exuding bursts of refreshing fragrance.

Walking into the banquet hall, there are dozens of round dining tables in the spacious banquet hall. The spacing between the tables is wide, which is convenient for guests to move freely. The banquet hall is surrounded by tall floor-to-ceiling windows. The sunlight shines into the room through the glass, making the whole space transparent and bright. Comfortable sofas and coffee tables are placed by the window for guests to rest and chat.

The ceiling is covered with exquisite reliefs and paintings. The patterns are mainly based on traditional flowers, birds, fish and insects of the East and Lingnan cultural elements, showing a unique artistic charm. In the center of the ceiling, there are several large crystal chandeliers hanging. The lights are bright, like the stars in the night sky, illuminating the entire banquet hall like daytime.

Each dining table was covered with a white silk tablecloth, with exquisite golden patterns embroidered on the edge, which looked noble and elegant. On the dining table were sets of exquisite tableware, and the plates, bowls, knives, forks and wine glasses were all made of pure silver, with exquisite patterns engraved on them, shining silver light under the light. In the center of the plate, there was a bright red rose, adding a touch of romance to the table.

The backs and cushions of the dining chairs are wrapped in soft red velvet, and the backs are tied with golden bows, which complement the golden patterns on the dining table. A small golden nameplate with the guest's name engraved on it is hung on the back of each dining chair, making the guests feel honored.

In front of the banquet hall is a huge stage, the floor of the stage is covered with a red carpet embroidered with golden patterns. The background of the stage is a huge LED screen, which plays exquisite videos and pictures, adding visual enjoyment to the banquet. On both sides of the stage, there are two huge speakers, the shell of the speakers is golden, and it is inlaid with countless crystal beads, which emits shocking sound effects.

Large floral works are placed in every corner of the banquet hall. These floral works are mainly lilies, roses, Phalaenopsis and other flowers, with green branches and vines, creating a vibrant atmosphere. In the center of the banquet hall, there is a huge circular floral work. The center of the work is a white swan woven with flowers, which symbolizes the nobility and elegance of the White Swan Hotel.

The lighting design in the banquet hall is unique. In addition to the crystal chandelier on the ceiling, countless small spotlights and wall lamps are installed on the walls. These lights can be adjusted according to the different links and atmospheres of the banquet, sometimes soft, sometimes bright, creating different atmospheres such as romance, warmth, and warmth.

The entire banquet hall is filled with a faint fragrance, which is carefully blended by professional perfumers according to the theme and atmosphere of the banquet. The fragrance smells fresh and elegant, which makes people feel relaxed and happy, adding a sense of comfort and comfort to the banquet.

In fact, the cost of holding a luxurious banquet in the White Swan Hotel is not as outrageous as imagined.

Of course, the specific cost will vary depending on many factors, all depending on personal choice, such as venue selection, banquet scale, food grade, wine selection, and whether there are special arrangements or service requirements.

Large banquet halls such as Hongtu Mansion have an area of ​​770 square meters and can accommodate 390-700 people. The reference price is 58,300 yuan.

Other large banquet halls have an area of ​​630 square meters and can accommodate 350-660 people. The reference price is 47,700 yuan.

Medium-sized venues such as Shamian Hall have an area of ​​200 square meters and can accommodate 78-200 people. The reference price is 19,080 yuan.

Small private rooms such as Taotao Pavilion have an area of ​​130 square meters and can accommodate 54-120 people. The reference price is 10,600 yuan.

There are also special wedding banquets. Wedding banquet packages usually have different grades to choose from, and the price generally ranges from more than 7,000 yuan to more than 20,000 yuan per table. For example, Chinese wedding banquets have different prices starting from 7,388 yuan/table, 8,388 yuan/table, 9,388 yuan/table, 13,388 yuan/table, and 20,388 yuan/table.

Drinks at a banquet are bound to be a major expense. If you choose ordinary drinks, the cost is relatively low, but if you choose high-end wines, liquor, etc., the price difference is huge.

For example, some imported high-end wines may cost hundreds or even thousands of yuan per bottle, and the prices of famous liquors such as Maotai and Wuliangye are even higher.

For wedding banquets, according to the standard of 1-2 bottles of liquor, several bottles of beverages and beer per table, the cost of drinks per table may range from hundreds to thousands of yuan.

The most expensive thing is the cost of decoration. Luxurious banquet decoration includes flower decoration, stage construction, lighting and sound, etc. Depending on the complexity of the decoration and the quality of the materials, the cost may range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yuan.

The service of the White Swan Hotel is relatively high-quality, and a certain percentage of service fee is generally charged, usually around 10%-15%.

In general, a luxurious banquet at the White Swan Hotel may cost at least tens of thousands of yuan, and if it is large-scale, high-grade, and has special needs, the cost may be as high as millions of yuan or even more.

Today, Li Yang and his companions entered a medium-sized banquet hall. The place he came to was naturally different. Even though the core group was only the four women he brought with him and the five people he brought himself, plus the four women brought by the other two friends, a total of fifteen people, but counting the fifty bodyguards, there were ten clerks who were specifically responsible for handling various needs and chores for them.

Add in the performers, and the place was almost full.

As one of the main employers, Li Yang naturally had to bring his women to meet the fifty-five bodyguards. The four women Lin Yue who followed him looked at the bodyguards who were all sturdy and straight, all with shaved heads, and the five service personnel who looked very professional in suits. Their beautiful eyes couldn't help but look at Li Yang with shining eyes, and they kept guessing their identities in their hearts.

Although they didn't say it explicitly, the sense of déjà vu of retired soldiers quickly rushed into their hearts.

Looking at the four women following the other two men, they quietly walked closer to him.

Not only Li Yang, his other two friends, Zhao Yuan and Chen Ming, also brought their women to the area where the security guards sat to talk with everyone and let them get familiar with themselves.

When it was almost time, he waved goodbye, leaving the space for them, and sat together in a small private room nearby.

After they left, the security guards outside became more comfortable, looking at the dishes on the table and couldn't wait to pick up their chopsticks.

The food in the White Swan Hotel is naturally extraordinary.

The first dish is the signature sunflower chicken: this is the classic dish of the White Swan Hotel. The chicken skin is crispy and tender, the chicken skin is attractively golden, the subcutaneous fat is rich but not greasy, the chicken is firm and elastic, and the delicious and unique fragrance of the chicken spreads in the mouth. There is no blood between the chicken bones, and the oozing chicken fat is as smooth as crystal and jelly, exuding a rich aroma.

The second dish is the Iberian black pig barbecued pork: high-quality Iberian black pigs are selected, and the meat is tender and juicy. After being roasted over an open flame with rose wine, the excess fat is forced out, and the skin is slightly burnt and bright red. Every bite of barbecued pork has a light wine aroma, and the sweet and salty taste is just right. It tastes excellent, but for those who can't accept fat meat, it may feel a little greasy.

There are also oil-soaked shrimp balls: the shrimp balls are soaked in oil, but they are not greasy at all. Shrimp balls are made of fresh shrimp meat. They are tender and delicious. You can taste the freshness and elasticity of the shrimp meat. You can feel the shrimp meat jumping between your teeth when you bite it. The oily fragrance adds a unique flavor to the shrimp balls.

The fourth dish is pomelo peel with shrimp roe: the pomelo peel is processed without bitterness, but with a soft taste. It is covered with delicious shrimp roe. After careful cooking, it is full of meat fragrance and very tasty. It is a seemingly ordinary but unique vegetarian dish.

The fifth dish is fragrant roasted beef tongue: the whole beef tongue is carefully cooked and has a tender taste. It is cut into thick slices and placed on the plate. The surface of the beef tongue is roasted until slightly browned, locking the juice inside. It is tender and juicy when you bite it. The aroma of the beef spreads in your mouth, but it may have some fishy smell of the beef tongue itself.

The sixth dish is Yangcheng fresh shrimp dumplings: the outer skin of the shrimp dumplings is thin and tough, showing a translucent state, and you can vaguely see the fresh shrimp meat wrapped inside. The shrimp meat is plump and tender, with a chewy texture. The light seasoning highlights the deliciousness of the shrimp meat. It is a classic snack for morning tea and a popular dish for gatherings.

The seventh dish, Saqima with almonds: As one of the signature desserts of the White Swan Hotel, Saqima has a loose texture and moderate sweetness. It has a strong egg flavor and is dotted with crispy almonds, which not only increases the taste level, but also adds a unique fragrance to Saqima.

The eighth dish, the old fire soup: For example, the soup of watercress and chen kidney stewed with pork cartilage, the soup is clear and full of flavor, the pork cartilage is stewed soft and melts in the mouth, and the chen kidney (cured duck kidney) adds a unique flavor to the soup, which has the effect of strengthening the spleen and clearing stagnation. Drinking a bowl warms the stomach and heart.

The ninth dish, dry-fried Yi noodles: Yi noodles have a smooth and elastic texture. After the dry-fried cooking method, the noodles absorb the fragrance of the seasoning, and the color is golden and the aroma is fragrant. Paired with shrimp, shredded pork, vegetables and other ingredients, it is rich in nutrition and delicious.

The tenth dish is steamed grouper: the grouper is tender and fresh, and the steaming method retains the original flavor of the fish. The fish is cut with flower cuts to facilitate the flavor. It is drizzled with steamed fish soy sauce, sprinkled with shredded green onion and ginger, and poured with hot oil to stimulate the fragrance of green onion and ginger. The fish is tender and juicy and tastes delicious.

The eleventh dish is blanched Chinese cabbage: the Chinese cabbage is green and tender. The blanching method is simple but can highlight the sweetness and crispness of the Chinese cabbage. The root of the Chinese cabbage tastes crispy, and the leaves are tender and juicy. Paired with a special sauce, it is refreshing and delicious, and is a good dish to relieve greasiness on the table.

The twelfth dish is pineapple sweet and sour pork: each piece of sweet and sour pork is fat and lean, fried until golden and crispy, and coated with sweet and sour sweet and sour sauce, with a bright red color. The sweet and sour taste of the pineapple blends with the fragrance of the sweet and sour pork, and the taste is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sweet and sour and appetizing.

Thirteenth dish: stir-fried seasonal vegetables: choose fresh seasonal vegetables according to the season, such as stir-fried kale, garlic water spinach, etc., with a refreshing taste, adding a touch of green and health to the table.

Fourteenth dish: steamed spareribs with gold and silver garlic: the spareribs are tender and juicy, with a strong garlic flavor. The combination of gold and silver garlic, that is, raw garlic and fried garlic mixed together, adds a unique fragrance to the spareribs. During the steaming process, the spareribs absorb the aroma of garlic and the taste of seasonings, and the taste is tender, salty and delicious.

Fifteenth dish: the red bean paste is cooked delicately and soft, and the addition of tangerine peel adds a unique aroma and a light bitterness, making the red bean paste taste richer, sweet but not greasy, and is a delicious after-meal dessert.

A table of six people, fifteen dishes, absolutely enough to eat.

In comparison, the dishes in the small private room were just as good, and even more sumptuous and luxurious. Lin Yue and her friends had only heard of and seen the White Swan Hotel in books and on TV before, and this was their first time to come in. Although Li Yang's friends were very careful about their image and atmosphere in person, they all ate a lot and enjoyed the delicious food.

"Let's go to Hawaii first, it's a good time to wear a bikini..."

When the meal was almost finished, one of Li Yang's friends spoke with a smile. (End of this chapter)