Being located in one of the most spectacular cities in China, The Rhombus hotel in China is one of Epoque Hotels’ most prime and unique additions to the collection. A 5 Star hotel, The Rhombus Fantasia itself can be considered a landmark of Chengdu due to its unique architecture and magnificent essence. Within a 5 minute walk, one can be a witness to some of the most spectacular places on Earth, the famous Chengdu shopping area and the ChungXi road are just two of the infinite places to see in Chengdu.

The Rhombus hotel adds an innovative touch to the Epoque Hotels collection due to its transcending infrastructure with the several restaurants, bars, the spectacular pool and spa, and the wide selection of different suites and rooms, all with the finest and most modern amenities.

Epoque Hotels welcomes and presents the Rhombus Fantasia Chengdu Hotel with pride and joy.

Here comes that time again to prepare and eat Mooncakes. This is a popular harvest festival with a rich history that has been celebrated for about 3,000 years. On the 15^th day of the eighth month in the Chinese calendar which is around Mid-September, when the autumnal equinox of the moon showcases the magical beauty of the sky. This is the day when the moon shines at its fullest and roundest. It is an amazing event where farmers have the opportunity to celebrate the end of the harvesting season. All family members and friends gather in unity and eat mooncakes and pomelos and gaze at the moonlit sky. Along with this, some customs vary depending on regions where lanterns are carried, lit and some end up floating in the beautiful sky.Burning Incense is a tradition that reveres deities such as Chang’e , the Chinese goddess of the moon, and some family members collect dandelions and give them to each member of their family. This is a great moment that sets the mark for the upcoming season, the changes around the landscape will soon start to be noticed. This is an amazing way to cherish nature with the celestial beauty that is the moon and respect one of the objects that has always been here such as the moon.

The Chinese Moon festival is a very important and popular event in many countries, which have a high percentage of Chinese population. Apart from China, you can take part in this event as well in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore. The way of celebrating differs from region to region. In Taiwan, for example, people organize a barbecue all day long and in any possible place. In Vietnam, this festival is known as Tet Trung Thu and has its own legends and customs.

The dragon dance is another way the Chinese celebrate the middle of autumn. At this period, the acrobats dance in dragon costumes while performing an official dragon dance. The Chinese calendar is the essence of Chinese culture. It is a lunisolar calendar, combining elements of a solar calendar with those of a lunar one.

Would you like to eat the moon cake at night with the full moon in the sky? If you missed the festival this year, book a date for next year, or find a place near you to celebrate it. This event takes place also in some cities such as San Francisco, Toronto or Montreal as well as other cities with a large Chinese population. However, the best way to feel the real atmosphere of this event is to celebrate the Chinese Moon Festival with a real Chinese family. Or to spend a romantic night tasting the wonderful moon cake and sipping some wine while watching the full moon…

Have a great Zhōngqiū Jié (中秋節, 中秋节)!

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With your arrival in Myanmar you will have made a time travel back in History, be amazed of the Natures sites like the Inle Lake that you will see nowhere else in Asia, the beaches of Ngapali with white sand and crystal Turquoise waters, that you can hardly find in the Caribbean, the snow topped mountains and jungles of Putao, or the breathtaking Archaeological Site of Bagan with over 4000 Temples, where you can take the ride of a life time in a Hot Air Balloon over this fascinating and unique site of the World.

Enjoy many of the religious Festivals like the famous Ananda Temple festival in Bagan which will last for over 20 days every January, to the Nat Festival the most traditional “Love Parade” of the world in August near the Royal city of Mandalay, or plunge yourself into the crazy Water Festival which will attract thousands of people from around the world, to celebrate the Burmese New Year.
Just an hour flight time from Bangkok, escape the busy Shopping city on your next trip to Asia, and let the Burmese greet you with the chanting welcome : MINGALABAR !

About the Hotel @ Tharabar Gate

Be enchanted and live the dream: a magical, enthralling experience awaits you at the boutique Hotel at Tharabar Gate, in Bagan. Surrounded by more than 4000 ancient temples and Pagodas, guests will be enchanted by the breathtaking views. This beautiful boutique Hotel offers 83 luxury rooms including 4 Suites, each decorated with teak floors and typical Burmese furniture. All guestrooms at the boutique Hotel Tharabar boast bathtubs and showers, hairdryers, coffee and tea making facilities, individually controlled air conditioning, satellite TV, IDD phones, safe and minibar.

The Hotel offers 2 dining choices, one in the Tropical Garden and the semi-open Main Restaurant. The boutique Hotel also offers the option to order InRoom Dining 24 hours. Among the boutique hotel services: Wi-Fi Internet access throughout the Hotel, Room Service, laundry service, Limousine Service, Bicycle and Horse Cart Rental, 24 Hours Doctor on call, Baby Sitting. Indulge yourself in pure luxury treatment, while reliving the history of the old Empire of Bagan: after a long day of sightseeing experience the Spa with the traditional signature treatments of Myanmar and Thailand. The warm Burmese hospitality will complete your experience at the Hotel at Tharabar Gate: whatever your needs might be, the professional staff will be there to help. Whatever you like to do during your time in Bagan, the Hotel at Tharabar Gate will make your visit an unforgettable one.

Location:

The boutique Hotel at Tharabar Gate boasts a magical location in the most unique Archeological Site of South East Asia: the ancient capital of the Burmese Empire: Old Bagan. Right in front of the legendary gate of the 10th century city of Bagan, Myanmar, the Hotel overlooks and is within walking distance to the spectacular Anandar Temple, “The jewel of Bagan”. Surrounded by more than 4000 ancient temples and Pagodas, guests at this boutique hotel will be enchanted by the breathtaking views. The boutique Hotel at Tharabar Gate is just a 15 minutes drive from the Nyaung Oo airport and most of the major sightseeing places that Bagan offers. – View Location Map.

General Information:

The Chinese Moon Festival is a very interesting cultural experience. It is also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival or the Moon Cake Festival. It is the third major festival in the Chinese calendar. It takes place on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. At this time, the moon is in its fullest and brightest state and also has a very unique yellow color. That is why during this day, the Chinese admire the moon’s light and eat food in the shape of the moon, mostly the so called moon cakes. They meet their closest friends or gather in the family’s circle as the full moon is perceived as a reunion of the family members.

The Chinese Moon festival is a very important and popular event in many countries, which have a high percentage of Chinese population. Apart from China, you can take part in this event as well in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore. The way of celebrating differs from region to region. In Taiwan, for example, people organize a barbecue all day long and in any possible place. In Vietnam, this festival is known as Tet Trung Thu and has its own legends and customs.

The dragon dance is another way the Chinese celebrate the middle of autumn. At this period, the acrobats dance in dragon costumes while performing an official dragon dance. The Chinese calendar is the essence of Chinese culture. It is a lunisolar calendar, combining elements of a solar calendar with those of a lunar one.

Would you like to eat the moon cake at night with the full moon in the sky? If you missed the festival this year, book a date for next year, or find a place near you to celebrate it. This event takes place also in some cities such as San Francisco, Toronto or Montreal as well as other cities with a large Chinese population. However, the best way to feel the real atmosphere of this event is to celebrate the Chinese Moon Festival with a real Chinese family. Or to spend a romantic night tasting the wonderful moon cake and sipping some wine while watching the full moon…