naked Castle
Built as a former European-styled villa by a Scottish missionary on top of a hill in Moganshan in 1910, naked Castle provides an urban retreat amidst lush forested mountains with plenty of activities.
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A unique retreat rooted in a classic European castle
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Fine dining courtesy of Michelin-trained chef while you overlook Moganshan from the retreat's highest point
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Stunning outdoor infinity pool perched on a cliff side
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Sweeping view of forest or mountain view from your room
Inspired by the design of a European Castle with a bell tower, naked Castle infuses Art Deco with its bold use of lines and simple shapes with a touch of luxury.
Each of the 95 rooms, bungalows and suites come equipped with high-speed internet, iPad/iPhone docking station, LED smart TV, mini bar, in-room safe, as well as coffee and tea-making facilities. Rooms come with either forest or mountain views.
Dining options are equally opulent. Choose from a selection of Cantonese, Hangzhou and Ningbo cuisine at Pao Tai Lou with its fine dining by a Michelin-trained chef while overlooking the surrounding mountain mist from the highest vantage point within naked Castle. Alternatively, head to naked Bite with its 270-degree panoramic views of Moganshan landscape while enjoying a wide options of Asian and international dishes.
Castle Café is perfect for a cup of coffee served together with ice creams and desserts. The Sitting Room offers delicate tea and dessert selections while your ears are serenaded by elegant piano music. Finally, you can also enjoy fine Scottish and Japanese whisky while you breathe in Cuban cigars at Glenturret Whisky and Cigar Bar.
Facilities include the naked Leaf Spa with its use of Chinese medicine, an outdoor infinity pool, a garden, the Rock Theatre and an Activities Centre with billiards, darts and ping pong tables. For your young ones, there is the Little Shoots Kids Club.
While you stay in naked Castle, you may enjoy activities such as morning yoga, lawn bowling, hiking, hiking, archery, DIY workshops or seasonal bamboo shoot harvesting.
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