Gazing at Yangtze

Nanjing'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.