As of December 2024, China has allowed travelers from over 50 countries visa-free access, including the US and UK, for up to 240 hours (10 days), a significant increase from 72 or 144 hours previously. Since its reopening post-COVID, China has seen a surge in foreign visitors, with 29 million entering in 2024, a sharp increase from the previous year. The country has also made it easier for tourists by simplifying visa requirements, expanding payment options with WeChat and AliPay, and ensuring international credit card acceptance at major attractions and hotels.
For those seeking a refined experience when exploring the region, The House Collective offers an award-winning group of highly individual, luxury houses made for seasoned travelers who seek different, intimate and personalized experiences. The three houses, based in Hong Kong, Chengdu, and Shanghai, are uniquely imagined, all with their own story to tell, reflecting the soul and aesthetics of the locale. Each House is uniquely imagined and inspired by its location – from Shanghai’s high fashion style, Chengdu’s tea and tranquility, to the bright lights of Hong Kong - with distinctive design, exceptional culinary experiences, and individualized hospitality to be found at each. The properties call out to all those in search of authentic and intimate experiences and who share a love for arts and architecture.
The Upper House, Hong Kong, named number 5 in 2024’s World’s 50 Best Hotels, is a tranquil haven floating above the city's bright lights, conjuring a sense of tranquility with the warmth of a private residence.
Go back in time at The Temple House, Chengdu, with an entrance set in a beautifully restored hundred-year-old Chinese courtyard built in the Qing Dynasty, and experience traditions that have both lasted and evolved over time.
The Middle House, Shanghai is an ode to modern-day Shanghai, where art and fashion meet. Located in the middle of the historic Dazhongli and the city's bustling Jing'an District, the House provides an elegant and calm oasis amidst one of Asia's most sophisticated cities. For those seeking a refined and elegant experience of this fascinating region, they should look no further than The House Collective.
For more information, visit www.thehousecollective.com
