In early summer, walking into the Chongqing Lijing Hotel, a beautiful "luxury pet" trip is destined to be filled with the classical atmosphere of new Chinese style. The charm and classical charm of Chongqing, a mountainous city, are condensed and concentrated together.

What is Chongqing? I think most people who have been there can make a big argument;

So, what is Chongqing Lijing Hotel? On the banks of the Jialing River, this five-star hotel stands at the top of the luxury hotel industry. What charm does it have that made my trip to Chongqing come here?

What you see is luxury. Over fifty years ago, the Regent ® At the beginning of its establishment, the brand redefined luxury in the modern sense.

More than fifty years later, at InterContinental Hotels Group ® With its strong backing, it made a magnificent comeback and witnessed its legendary rebirth, once again reaching the pinnacle of luxury hotels worldwide. There are only eight Regent hotels in the world.

Each one has its own unique characteristics and is a rare escape from the hustle and bustle of the world, always immersed in the essence of local culture.

In Chongqing, the luxury of the Lijing is a fusion of new Chinese classical and traditional Chongqing culture, as well as a blend of Chinese and Western charm and romance.

What is' luxury '?

Entering the Chongqing Lijing Hotel, luxury surrounds it, and the journey of inspiration begins.

Built in between, the "Mountain City Image" ceramic art wall of Chongqing comes into view. It is about two stories high and was co created by designer Eric Tsai and invited Jingdezhen ceramic artists.

There is essence hidden between the roof tiles. Phoenix and flowing water have to talk about it in detail.

In the fierce flames of the flying sky, the Ba Wang bird and the Ba Yu divine bird came from the ancient Han Que to practice. They constantly refine themselves, burn themselves, and finally turn into fiery phoenixes, transforming into fire phoenixes.

The phoenix of Nirvana is a symbol of Chongqing's cultural and ecological heritage, as well as a personality symbol of Chongqing people. Someone once told me that the map of Chongqing resembles a "fire phoenix".

Water can gather wealth, which is the wisdom of ancient people and has made great achievements in feng shui, deeply winning people's hearts. This can be seen in the lobby or in front of doors of many star rated hotels, but it is not easy to leave a deep impression, which greatly tests the designer's creative level.

Under the roof tiles, the flowing water is clear and the meaning of gathering wealth is self-evident. Overall, the 'mountain city imagery' is full of imagination, resembling the charm of a cliff cave.

To the left, passing through the entrance wooden door of the automatic sensing switch is the hotel lobby. Here, the elements of grille and screen run through and cleverly separate the various areas of the hotel.

The all day dining room, Chongqing kitchen, and lobby bar (bar) on the left side of the lobby are all connected by semi transparent screens inlaid with crystals, and their respective functions are reflected by the differences in furniture and lighting.

Here, the designer's impression of the mountainous city of Chongqing is that they have put in a lot of effort. The large curtain wall on the left side of the concierge desk is adorned with golden and white porcelain tiles, creating a continuous and undulating scene of mountains and rivers, reflecting the vigorous momentum and elegance of Chongqing's landscape.

At the same time, there are thousands of scattered camellia flowers carved on the white walls facing right in the bar gallery and entering the hotel. From top to bottom, there is a sense of scattering, but the beautiful scene of leaving appropriate white space is enchanting.

But the most stunning detail is the camellia pattern inlaid with cloisonn é and gold in the middle of the screen, which is not eye-catching in the overall space, but once discovered, it becomes the focus. Camellia is the city flower of Chongqing, and its cleverly integrated design is truly admirable.

What would it feel like to savor a national treasure and cultural relic afternoon tea in such an environment?

In the eyes of many people, Chongqing is an internet famous city that dotes on tourists, and I consider it a kind of 'luxury pet'. This kind of "luxury indulgence" is vividly reflected in the Chongqing Lijing Hotel, and it is natural and understated.

Enjoying the "National Treasure Cultural Relics" afternoon tea banquet is one of the most luxurious experiences of this trip to Chongqing. Experience the charm of national treasures with your taste buds and touch the legend of national treasures with your tongue.

The classic and elegant brochures not only introduce cultural relics, but also show the way of making Dim sum, revealing the humor and humor of "making cultural relics in the kitchen". Uncontrollable admiration, behind taste is respect for culture. Time favors and emotions settle.

Yu Kitchen is a self-service restaurant with a wide variety of food options. In addition to guests, many Chongqing residents and nearby white-collar workers come here to enjoy (including the Robbins Steakhouse on the second floor).

During my stay, I would always have a sashimi, a freshly squeezed juice, and Chongqing noodles here.

The Chongqing noodles at the Chongqing Lijing Hotel are very famous and popular.

Stepping into the Robbins Steakhouse on the second floor, four Chongqing Mountain City bronze art screens become the focus of attention.

These four screen paintings recreate the urban life scene of Chongqing, depicting the scenes of docks, hotpot, stairs, and mountain climbing, and echoing the real scenery of the mountain city across the river outside the window, forming a fascinating visual experience.

But compared to appreciating screen art, the Wellington steak, M8, and Beef Eye steak at Robbins Steakhouse seem more desirable.

In 2021, only six restaurants in Chongqing were shortlisted in the "Black Pearl Restaurant Guide", including Robbins Steakhouse at the Chongqing Regent Hotel.

A lobster soup, Wellington steak, M8, and beef eye steak filled the Chongqing trip with a luxurious taste buds.

Among them, Wellington steak and M8 and Beef Eye steak are highly recommended. The former is topped with fresh morel and foie gras, and every cut can hear the refreshing sound of crispy skin; The latter is fresh and tender, and the feeling upon entry is hard to imagine.

The pre meal bread is also good, crispy and soft, paired with butter, it can be said to be a classic. Meanwhile, the steakhouse also offers self-service salads and desserts.

If Robbins Steakhouse brings the "luxury" of Western taste buds, then Lijingxuan Chinese Restaurant gives me the intuitive feeling of "nobility".

The phoenix formed by hanging 250000 crystals and 2757 threads made me stop and admire. This was inspired by the bronze bird shaped statue unearthed from the Sanxingdui culture by the designer. "Zun" was a type of wine vessel in ancient times, and the designer's inspiration expressed the inheritance and continuation of traditional Chinese culture, as well as highlighted the elegant Chinese wine culture of drinking.

Facing the Jialing River and enjoying Chongqing's authentic scenery is a completely different mood from Robbins Steakhouse.

The Liangjiang Bar can be considered as the most surprising place for me at the Chongqing Lijing Hotel. Although I enjoy drinking alone, the design of the hotel's outdoor bar is truly charming and elegant. It was a great gathering for five old and new friends.

The Liangjiang Bar features both pavilions, towers, and freehand water features, as well as classical elements such as palace lamps and screens. Under comfortable and gentle lighting, the scenery across the river is presented to the eye.

At the beginning of the day, the popular check-in spot Hongyadong is right in front of us.

Immersed in it, sipping cocktails, listening to the touching singing of the singer, and admiring the impression of the mountain city across the river, Chongqing's nightlife is so romantic, classical, sexy, yet elegant.

When the day's "luxury" journey comes to an end, the true "luxury pet" arrives.

Entering the room, time becomes soft and gentle, exuding an antique charm. The hidden light source provides visual comfort, and the floor to ceiling windows facing the Jialing River embark on a wonderful journey of being unable to leave the room.

Yes, if it weren't for a bed placed here, I might have seen it as an art center.

There are multiple small secrets hidden in the guest room, each one worth carefully observing and silently gazing at.

The designer combines traditional architectural lattice windows, special crack paint in dark gold, Rongchang summer cloth, red antique lacquer, gold bricks and other elements with Chinese handmade characteristics to highlight the stable and mysterious charm of the East.

They overlap with light and shadow, emitting infinite charm.

The art paintings of the mountainous city of Chongqing hanging on the wall evoke a sense of "distant mountains", covering the canvas with rice paper and using a combination of Chinese and Western materials to depict the unique scenery of Chongqing.

But the finishing touch is still the carpet under the bed. The carpet in the guest rooms of Chongqing Lijing Hotel adopts ethnic minority characteristic patterns and highly restores the traditional handmade carpet technique, which is memorable. Especially when you walk barefoot on it, the soft and delicate comfort extends from your toes to your heart.

When I leaned back on the sofa and took a short break, I couldn't help but notice that in addition to cultural and spiritual taste, there were many other gentle and comfortable thoughtful and small designs in the guest room.

Such as wireless charging on the bedside table, free and loanable services on the bathroom bar counter (see picture), butler service, free laundry, etc.

There are still free drinks and alcoholic beverages in the freezer, and it seems like my night is about to embark on another little romance.

The large bathtub by the window captures my heart, and you can book a rose bath, lemon slice bath, or bubble bath in advance.

In the twilight, as soon as I entered the bathtub, the weariness instantly faded away. I drank a little wine again, enjoying the night view of the mountain city and bathing at the same time. My trip to Chongqing was so "luxurious" and "extravagant", full of cultural and tasteful depth.