Hong Kong, 15 August 2013 - Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
celebrates its expansive waterfront location beside the Huangpu River
promenade by offering an exhilarating and unique-in-Shanghai touring
experience – Segway rides.
In
cooperation with Lingo Happy Riding – the exclusive dealer of Segway
(America) in China – Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai is offering the
city’s first and only Segway experiences. Promising a unique perspective
of the city, and a lot of fun, guests and residents can rent the Segway
two-wheelers to travel along the Huangpu River promenade accompanied by
an experienced guide. Each tour begins with a practice riding session,
which is simple to learn. Anyone can learn to ride these intuitive
two-wheel movers in just a few minutes.
Guests
and residents at Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai can take part in a
memorable 30-minute Huangpu Riverfront tour – sure to be one of the
highlights of a Shanghai trip. Tours run daily between 3:30pm and 6:30pm
and are accompanied by a Segway expert guide. Bookings are required and
participants should be 16 years of age or above. Guests can also
participate in complimentary Segway demonstrations and learn-to-ride
sessions daily between 3pm and 3:30pm at the hotel.
The
Segway is an electric, two-wheeled, self-balancing device that has
revolutionised the way people move. Extremely easy to use on all manner
of terrains, the upright personal transporter allows the rider to
smoothly glide across the landscape with virtually no effort, by gently
adjusting their weight. The comfortable, fun-filled ride is an ideal way
to explore Shanghai’s beautiful riverside, taking in the amazing
skyline and the buzz of the city using one of the world’s most
futuristic transportation devices.
Second
Night On Us package rates at Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai begin
at RMB3,400. Rates are subject to 15% service charge. This offer is
subject to availability. For reservations, please visit www.mandarinorinetal.com.
Segway
rates are RMB400 per person for a 30-minute tour including tour
guidance, and until the end of August, a special rate of RMB200 is being
offered for the first-time riders. Bookings can be made by calling The
Spa at +86 (21) 20829868 or via mopud-spa@mohg.com.
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