Perfect fit for city of culture

Yangzhou's fame as a center for arts belies its physical size, but this pretty city in Jiangsu more than lives up to its reputation, especially with a Shangri-La Hotel facilitating its business and leisure travelers. Pauline D. Loh takes a closer look.

Two years after opening in this fabled city, the Yangzhou Shangri-La Hotel is already well known among taxi drivers. Every single cabbie knew exactly where the hotel is located and brought us to its doors quickly. It speaks volumes about the hotel's quick integration into the local awareness.

It is an establishment that fits into a city known for its appreciation of art and beauty.