



the puxuan
beijing
The Mood - The Puxuan is every bit the sensation it sets out to be with its Wangfujing address and classically attuned refinements. There is a splendid library, an alluring tea room, calming courtyards, comfortable rooms and the best fine dining Cantonese restaurant this tip of China. Sharing the same building with the Guardian Art Centre, there is naturally an expectedly well curated wealth of art pieces within the hotel space, from seminal works by Chinese artists Qiu Deshu to Cai Guoqiang. Leisure moments can be spent combing through the literary volumes in the library or learning the creative tea painting techniques inherited from the Sung dynasty in the tea parlour. The rooftop here offers some of the best vistas of the Forbidden Palace at dusk; from the silhouette of Jing Shan to the imposing shadows of the Meridian Gate, a sky painted purple and vermillion by the eastern sun can create the most magical panoramas of the historic monument.
The Gourmet Factor - Fu Chun Ju is a popular 1 Michelin star Cantonese restaurant with executive chef Waikit Yeung at its helm since 2017. The menu he curated for the restaurant is sterlingly Cantonese and elegantly presented, minus the decorative fuss. The standout dishes are his Sliced Pork with Taro, steamed Qing Yuan chicken, and a deceptively simple crispy beancurd. “In my opinion, innovation is essential in every industry. Fine dining Chinese cuisine offers unique cultural and sensory experiences, but at its core, it is still about meeting the diverse needs of the general public. I tend to lean toward traditional flavours, but these are the flavours that I understand and personally connect with. Most people will ultimately return to the flavours of their childhood despite trends and fads.” Rive Gauche is designed to include a variety of dining, bar, art and al fresco spaces as well as a variety of food offerings and menus in a sophisticated, inviting atmosphere where modern French cuisine gets an elegant platform in modern Beijing.