Golf resort joins Great Wall, Imperial Palace and other iconic sites
(SHENZHEN, China) — Mission Hills China — the country’s premier leisure and lifestyle brand — announces Mission Hills Shenzhen & Dongguan has been named a 5A Level Tourist Attraction by the National Tourism Administration.
The recognition fortifies the five-star resort’s reputation as China’s ultimate holiday destination. Covering an area five times larger than New York’s Central Park, it features 12 18-hole golf courses, four clubhouses, three spas, two luxury hotels, Asia’s largest tennis center, exclusive residential developments, restaurants serving global cuisine and more.
As of the end of 2010, there were 95 tourist sites in China accorded this rank. They include the Badaling section of the Great Wall, Beijing’s Imperial and Summer Palaces, Shanghai’s Oriental Pearl TV Tower and Xian’s Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum.
“We’re humbled to join other world-famous landmarks like the Great Wall and Imperial Palace as 5A level tourist attractions,” says Dr. Ken Chu, Executive Vice Chairman, Mission Hills Group. “The endorsement is a testament to many years of hard work by our staff and the vision of our chairman and founder, Dr. David Chu.”
Factors such as ease of accessibility, staff education and customer satisfaction are weighed to determine eligibility for 5A status. In addition, sites must host more than 600,000 annual tourists, at least 50,000 of which must come from overseas.
Mission Hills Shenzhen & Dongguan, located 45 minutes north of Hong Kong, is only the second location in the city to receive the designation.
Adds Chu: “Mission Hills continues to break new ground as China’s leading leisure retreat. We offer an unrivaled combination of premier golf courses, stylish accommodations and indulgent amenities.”
For more information visit: www.missionhillschina.com.
About Mission Hills Group
The Mission Hills Group, owner and operator of Mission Hills Shenzhen and Mission Hills Hainan, is the pioneer in China’s fledgling hospitality, sports and leisure industry.
Mission Hills, recognized as the leading golf brand in the world and synonymous with high-end, luxurious residences of rare and exquisite design, has created two superb leisure and wellness resorts. It has held more than 100 international tournaments, including the 1995 World Cup of Golf and the Tiger Woods China Challenge in 2001. In 2007, Mission Hills began its role as host of an unprecedented 12 editions of the Omega Mission Hills World Cup.
Mission Hills Shenzhen
Stretching across the lush, rolling hills of southern China, Mission Hills Shenzhen is the country’s premier golf club, and also the “World’s Largest Golf Club” as accredited by the Guinness World Records. The property is home to 12 signature courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Pete Dye, Greg Norman, Nick Faldo, Annika Sorenstam, Ernie Els, Jose Maria Olazabal, Vijay Singh, David Leadbetter, David Duval, Jumbo Ozaki and Zhang Lian Wei.
Mission Hills Shenzhen is a full-service, luxury resort, featuring four clubhouses, three award-winning spas, two five-star hotel, three golf academies (including one from world-renowned instructor Cindy Reid), Asia’s largest tennis facility with 51 tennis courts and professional tennis academy, and numerous fine dining establishments serving cuisine from around the world.
Mission Hills Hainan
Mission Hills Hainan lies in the volcanic region of exotic Hainan Island, China. The resort sets a new standard in leisure, recreation and wellness experiences. Nestled amid lush, green gardens, it caters to golf enthusiasts and comprises specially-designed golf courses, each incorporating native lava rock formations. Other state-of-the-art features include 518 elegantly designed guest rooms and suites, a three-story clubhouse, China’s first Hank Haney Golf Academy, meeting facilities, 12 world-class restaurants, a fully-equipped sports and recreation center, Hainan’s only aquatic theme park, therapeutic volcanic mineral springs, a spa oasis, and shopping arcade.
Mission Hills Hainan’s Blackstone Course hosted the inaugural Mission Hills Star Trophy in October 2010, a ground-breaking celebrity pro-am golf tournament for Asia. It will also host the Omega Mission Hills World Cup in November 2011. A magnificent addition to Hainan’s tropical island paradise, Mission Hills Hainan is poised to become the island’s premier sanctuary, attracting visitors from around the globe.
Getting There: Mission Hills Shenzhen is a 45-minute drive from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). Mission Hills Hainan is 15 minutes from Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK). Flights from major cities throughout Asia — including Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore — to Haikou are available on Air China (Star Alliance member), Asiana (Star Alliance member), China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam Alliance member), China Southern Airlines (SkyTeam Alliance member), Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, KLM, Shanghai Airlines (Star Alliance member) and more.
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