Standing tall in the city

Liberation Square is a landmark in itself, but now, its skyline will include a significant addition - the 200th Westin hotel in the world. Wang Xin reports from Chongqing.

This is the first Westin hotel to open in western China, but it is part of a well-recognized brand in China and a member of the extensive Starwood Hotels & Resorts, arguably the largest and most active hospitality group in the whole country.

The Westin Chongqing Liberation Square is the first volley in "a very fast growing area", says Carolyn Smith, general manager of the new property. "We see Chongqing as really the springboard for our development in western China."