Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing Celebrates Grand Opening with Exclusive Performance by Pianist Yuja Wang

(IN SHORT) Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing celebrated its grand opening with a gala event featuring an exclusive performance by renowned pianist Yuja Wang, who also joined the hotel’s Fan Campaign. The event, held in the hotel’s traditional hutong setting, was attended by VIPs, including celebrities Chen Kun and Karen Mok. Guests enjoyed gourmet cuisine by Michelin-starred Chef Fei and the hotel’s Executive Chef Ping. Mandarin Oriental CEO Laurent Kleitman led the festivities, emphasizing the hotel’s cultural significance and announcing a donation to Wang’s chosen charity, The Curtis Institute of Music. The hotel is Mandarin Oriental’s 10th property in Greater China.

(PRESS RELEASE) Hong Kong, China, 2024-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing marked its grand opening on 12 October with a star-studded gala attended by over 130 distinguished guests, VIPs, and dignitaries. The highlight of the evening was an intimate, exclusive performance by Beijing-born piano virtuoso Yuja Wang, the latest celebrity to join the Mandarin Oriental Group’s renowned Fan Campaign. Fellow celebrity fans Chen Kun, Karen Mok, and Vivienne Tam also attended the elegant event, alongside Xu Bing, the influential Chinese artist who designed the hotel’s signature fan.

Set within the historic setting of a traditional Beijing hutong, guests enjoyed Yuja Wang’s captivating concert and were later treated to a celebration of gourmet cuisine. Michelin-starred consultant Chef Fei, along with the hotel’s Executive Chef Ping, prepared a range of elegant canapés inspired by Beijing’s culinary traditions. The event also featured a selection of fine champagnes, wines, and innovative cocktails from the hotel’s TIAO Bar.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s Chief Executive, Laurent Kleitman, led a champagne toast, highlighting the hotel’s role in Beijing’s cultural and artistic scene. He expressed the Group’s excitement at officially opening this unique property, reflecting Mandarin Oriental’s commitment to craftsmanship and cultural exchange. Kleitman also shared his pride in welcoming Yuja Wang as a new Fan of Mandarin Oriental, announcing the Group’s donation to her chosen charity, The Curtis Institute of Music.

This new property marks Mandarin Oriental’s 10th hotel in Greater China and the 41st in its global portfolio, underscoring the brand’s thoughtful expansion strategy both domestically and internationally.

About Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing
Located in the heart of a traditional hutong neighbourhood inside the Beijing Central Axis, the capital’s key cultural artery, Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing is a remarkable, unique property of just 42 courtyard houses. Intimately connected to the city, its expansive, luxurious accommodations feature exquisite oriental aesthetics and represent the pinnacle of Chinese hospitality. With refined wellness and immersive culinary experiences and a distinguished event setting, contemporary luxury, sumptuous heritage, art and nature combine, just steps from The Forbidden City, Qianmen and The Temple of Heaven.

About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Renowned for creating outstanding properties, each destination reflects the Group’s dual Asian heritage, local culture and unique design. Driven by a passion for the exceptional, every day, everywhere, the Group’s mission is to craft time
enriching experiences that transform the ordinary to the exceptional and guests to fans through its legendary service. The Group now operates 41 hotels, 12 residences and 24 exclusive homes in 26 countries and territories with many more projects under development. Mandarin Oriental continues to drive its reputation as an innovative leader in luxury hospitality, delivering sustainable growth over the long term.

Media Contact:

Corporate Office
Angela Cai (cangela@mohg.com)
Brand Director Greater China

Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing
Blanche Yan (blanchey@mohg.com)
Director of Marketing and Communications
Tel: +86 10 8592 8890

Source: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

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