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BEIJING

Whiskey with tea

The Ritz-Carlton Bar presents three types of classic whiskey specially paired with three kinds of Chinese tea, including bourbon with black tea, single-malt whiskey with flower tea and Japanese whiskey with fruit tea to bring guests a distinctive experience. For 188 yuan ($30) per glass (plus a 15 percent service charge), you can enjoy offerings that are luxuriously smooth and underpinned by a distinctive honeyed character. The hotel's bar is an oasis of stylish cocktails, fine cigars and tasteful snacks with live entertainment. Until July 31, the Ritz-Carlton is collaborating with Golden Wings Charity School to present a painting exhibition by autistic children at its restaurant Aroma. Funds raised from the charity sales (each painting is 300 yuan) will go to the school and help autistic children.

1 pm-1 am daily. The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, 83A Jianguo Road, China Central Place, Chaoyang district, Beijing. Reservations: 010-5908 8131.

NANJING

Gazing at Yangtze

The city's newest luxury hotel extends a century-old tradition: The Fairmont's afternoon tea has been fabled since 1908 and enjoyed by royalty from Queen Elizabeth II to the king and queen of Thailand. Served daily in the 37th-floor Sky Lobby, delicious and beautiful nibbles can be enjoyed with tea, coffee or a modern cocktail as you enjoy the attentive service and the view of the Yangtze River below.

2-5 pm daily. 168 per person plus a 15 percent service charge. Lobby Lounge, Fairmont Nanjing, 333 Middle Jiangdong Road, Nanjing. 025-8672-8888.

- MIKE PETERS