Lighting up Nanjing

Fairmont joins a collection of new landmarks in the old capital. Han Bingbin gets a first look at the attractions that are to come.

Nanjing's Jin'ao Tower, East China's latest landmark and architectural wonder towers more than 200 meters high and resembles an immense Chinese lantern. Right on top, the Fairmont is opening its fourth property on the Chinese mainland.

Decked out in subtle but elegant tones of dark brown and gold, the Fairmont Nanjing intends to fuse modern elements with the traditional icons that echo the ancient capital's long history. It also pays tribute to the city's plum tree, with a cascade of leaves falling down the feature wall in the atrium. Underneath the historical themes, there is the beat of the metropolis' modern rhythm.