Located on the historical Shamian Island, overlooking the
famed Pearl River and facing the White Swan Pool, the White
Swan Hotel remains an oasis of tranquility from the hustle
and bustle of this busy city. The main building has the height
of 34 storeys.The exquisitely beautiful Atrium lobby is an indoor
microcosm of the famed landscapes of Southern China. Here waters abound,
with a veil-like cascade and a spectacular rockery. Atop the rockery
sits an elegant Chinese pavilion, octagon-shaped, with its richly ornate
gold top, and a profusion of luxuriant vegetation and flowers.
Restaurants offering a wonderful variety of Chinese and
Western food spread over the public areas from the first
floor to the third floor. The Jade River Restaurant, with
its exquisite garden decor, is famed for its high standard
Cantonese cuisine. The multi-function Banquet Hall International,
which can accommodate a maximum of 600 people, is equipped with
sound and recording facilities as well as simultaneous translation
equipment. This is the ideal venue for international conferences, meetings,
receptions and exhibitions. The Coffee Shop and the Grill Room serve
excellent Western cuisine in an elegant ambience with river view.
The Provincial Restaurant is specialized in the regional cuisine
of Beijing, Sichuan and Shanghai. A Japanese Restaurant offers ethnic
Japanese food, reminiscent of the traditional tastes of Kyoto.
The Wanfu Pleasure Boat provides the best chance to
enjoy the beautiful scene of the Pearl River.