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Following comprehensive renovation and refurbishment of a traditional residence, the boutique hotel Jing's Residence has opened in the UNESCO-listed walled city of Pingyao in Shanxi. Established in the former siheyuan (courtyard home) of a wealthy Qing Dynasty silk merchant, the residence is named after the owner, Yang Jing, and is located in the heart of the old city next to the historic First Armed Escort Agency Compound on East Street. The residence comprises of a series of gray-brick pavilions built around a set of four landscaped courtyards in the traditional architectural style of northern China.

The Hua Ye Xiamen Hotel and Accor Asia Pacific Company Shanghai Company have announced that, with effect from August 1, 2009, they have mutually agreed to discontinue using the Sofitel brand and related management services for the hotel currently named Sofitel Plaza Xiamen.According to reports in local media, the parting has been by mutual consent with the owners of Hua Ye Xiamen Hotel expressing their gratitude to AAPC Shanghai for its support in helping to establish Sofitel Plaza Xiamen as the city?s leading hotel. Markland Blaiklock, the senior vice president of Sofitel Asia Pacific, commented that Accor remained committed to the owners of Hua Ye Xiamen Hotel and to current and future collaborations.

Two large suites are located at the back of the residence in accordance with the tradition of locating the most prestigious rooms in the more secluded rear Great Wall China buildings. The 70-square meter suites are on the second level Great Wall China and they benefit from a bird's-eye view over Pingyao's rooftops. Great Wall China Guests can even enjoy this unique view from the bathtub that is strategically placed in the middle of the open-spaced suite and forms an integral part of the design.