Luxurious Simatai Resort Near Great Wall of China

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Salam Resort
simatai china

Salam Resort
simatai china

The Chairman’s Vision 1 Landscape Concept 16
Project Location 2 Simatai Ancient Village 20
Simatai Resort Description 4 Five Star Hotel 23
Design Concept 5 Emperor Garden 6 Star Hotel 33
Resort Activities 7 Silk Road Bazaar 40
Illustrative Plan 8 Valley of the Soft Winds Spa 45
Site Sections 9 Villa Villages 47
Land Use Districts 11 Villa Concepts 59
Open Space Plan 12 Villa Unit Counts 67

Vehicle Circulation Plan 13 Detail Development Program 73
Pedestrian Circulation Plan 14 Site Images 79
Resort District Themes 15 Project Team 89

“I see the amazing place in the nature and I wish I had the 7-star hotel
there. Back to nature in the nature, in the greenery, in the mountain.”
In the Chairman’ s Words:

“Salam is where I want to go for 2 months, where I can docnudt business in
a resort environment, where they have the facility for me work for 12 hour.”

“Luxurious, everythin can happen for me there. I can have the banquet. Peo-
ple at the resort read my brain.”

“ I don’t need to go into the town to get something.”

“I see the amazing place in the nature and I wish I had the 7-star hotel there.
Back to nature in the nature, in the greenery, in the mountain.”

“I have multiple experiences in therms of accommodations -- 3 or 4 choices.”
We watch the clouds and daub with
“I get all the flavor of the place, through the food, shopping, space feeling,
our brushes
people and hospitality. Every place has its ownkind of hospitality.”
We drink wine and write poems.

Implications of the vision: The joyous feelings of this day
• Emphasis on nature Will linger long after we have parted.
• Condusive to long stay: goods and services available at hand, includ-
ing business cetnter. Ni Zan
• Great well trained service staff
• Multiple accomodation types.

The Salam Global Network:
“Someone wants to explore Asia, I want hiom to be told about Salam China,
Salam Vietnam, etc.”

“A global. local. luxury experience, just like HSBC is the world’s local bank.”

Great Wall

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Simatai Valley, lying directly below the shadow of the Great Wall, is one Guides may be hired. The charming village is a place, perhaps, to learn calligraphy, The interior courtyards are quietly elegant, the service impeccable. At the edge of
of the most spectacular destination locations of northeast China. Witness to the or how to print on silk. Yet many visitors arriving here have only the distant high the hotel where vanishing edge pools cool the guest in the heat of summer steps,
millennia of wall builders, dynastic armies and the occasional foreign invader, Great Wall in mind. elevators and ramps lead down to a singular market souk constructed at the river’s
Simatai, in the recent period, has been a location for rural farmers who produce edge below.
abundant corn and sorghum on many of its cultivated plateaus. The Great Wall Village
The Silk Road Bazaar
It is also a place where the Great Wall can be reached with comparative ease, To facilitate their way up the valley environmentally friendly road trains or electric
a wall today regarded as a world treasure and UNESCO prized artifact, a wall buses move to the Great Wall Village, a unique semi-covered environment that Settled around the river this wandering maze of tiny courtyards and open plazas is
symbolic of the strength and determination of earlier emperors to protect their contains bazaars, restaurants and shops built on the bend of the river in Chinese framed by low tiled roof buildings that contain world-class shops, unique galleries,
frontier. style. At one end of this village is the Great Wall Orientation Experience, a multi day cafes and international cuisine restaurants. This river market acts as a pivot
media exhibit display of models, costumes, graphics and film programs that point between the five star and six star hotels. Covered shopping can be found
There is no more spectacular place than this verdant valley of Hebei Province to assist the visitor to understand the context of the Wall’s huge history and military in one of the bridges. Other bridges in rainbow and zig-zag form lead across the
locate Sama Dubai’s Salam Resort, a carefully planned mixture of villas, hotels architecture. water to a Performance Theater that contains nightly film shows- or astonishing
villages and spas that are designed for different market occupants. The overall Chinese cultural shows with ethnic dancers- acrobats, etc. Reflecting Sama’s own
plan in the one and a half kilometer long lower valley resembles a twisted dragon A modern cable car climbs up the flank of the mountain. The beginning of a identity the Ying Yang Performance Plaza is an activity area to entertain the guest
in form, and as such- good chi in which positive energy flows down from the day-long pedestrian adventure that continues across the many withered stone through kite flying, dancing, or parade of costume.
surrounding mountains to cover all of the terrain. towers and crenellated battlements of the serpent like Great Wall. Here the air is
refreshing, the views across mountain, valleys and peaks; unforgettable. The Six Star Hotel
As China’s international and national tourism grows so do visitors to the Great
Wall. Badaling to the north west of Beijing is already almost at bursting point on The Resort Visitor Perched on a bluff overlooking the first of the silvery lakes and with direct and
high days. As an alternative Simatai offers a unique experience, a place easily and close views to the Great Wall that rises just a half kilometer away the individual
quickly reached by a new expressway from the capital, a valley in which Chinese For the Salam Resort visitor another superbly landscaped road makes its way in luxurious golden roof cottages of the Salam Resort provide the unique get away
culture and story, exceptional vistas and views, superb landscape and personal from the highway, crossing the river through a stately bridge and climbing up the experience. Vanishing edge pools and fabulous overlook balconies are de-rigueur
service and individual solitude combine to produce the high class ambience that valley bed. To either side luxurious high walled villas set in among trees and fields within this rich setting. Outstanding service and exceptional privacy form the key
is the expressive intent of a Sama Dubai project. of corn provide weekend destinations for the discerning purchaser. Jogging tracks, to this resort. Superbly landcaped, and set within cliffs of falling water each guest
pedestrian trails and other amenities provide for exercise. Each villa has its own is assured of personal care, security and attention. At the shore line luxurious
Through the valley flows a wandering river. In the mountains it forms the shape of internal courts and pools. houseboats provide an alternative to the cottages above.
fresh water lakes, the upper fed by hot springs. In the lower valley bed, depending

on weather and the seasons, the river changes shape, in some places a broad On one bend of the river is the Four Star Convention Hotel. Planned to provide Adventures of Spa Valley
tranquil body of water reflecting the high towers and battlements above, in other unique vistas of the high wall and surrounding mountains the rooms overlook
becoming a meandering river of streams that wends through poplar, willows, a series of stepped levels containing restaurants and vanishing edge pools. The High above Simatai Valley a winding mountain road leads to a second valley
grasses and wildflowers. seven thousand meter square convention hall is contained beneath the hotel, managed by Sama Dubai, here aligned directly below the Great Wall’s foundation
settled into the slope. skirts. This superb place contains the Salam Spas. Here warm spring water channels
into pools and baths that echo in and design the Chinese traditional vernacular.
Arrival at the Ancient Village
The stone massage beds and private health rooms look up to the Wall’s many twists
Beyond the Great Wall Village the luxury that is the luxurious Salam Resort
and turns providing unique day-long relaxation for the discerning guest.
Surrounded by mountains at the entrance to Simatai Valley a great entry portal commences. Each district of the valley is based on the Chinese interpretation of
greets the day visitor. From here a series of elevating plateaus fringed by steep Feng Shui elements. Wood becomes stone, stone becomes metal, metal becomes In this Valley of Soft Winds there are further adventures. Higher up the valley bed an
forested hills appear to rise up- the earth to greet the heavens. Here is an arrival fire. These elements provide the design palette to each new destination. At the equestrian center provides not only tuition in the art of dressage or horsemanship
area with efficient parking for tourist buses and personal cars. A short walk takes luxurious Five Star a unique habitat awaits the guest. Rooms with balconies are but is the starting point for horse trails that cover the terrain as far as the Great Wall
the visitor to the gates of Ancient Simatai, a genuine historic walled community perched on a high bastioned wall in two great arcs, affording views of the Great in every direction.
that now contains artisans’ studios, crafts, local produce and souvenir shops. Wall above as it changes color and shape in the sun and moonlight shadows.

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Design Concept: Balance and Harmony
Chinese
Feng Shui Architecture Symbolism
Feng Shui (pronounced Dragons will bring power
The architecture of China is
“phung schwee” and mean- and influence wherever you
as old as Chinese civiliza-
ing literally “wind water”) is so choose to place them. The
tion. From every source of
part of an ancient Chinese dragon supports the water
information - literary, graphic,
philosophy of nature. Feng element; best placing it fac-
exemplary - there is strong
shui is often identified as a ing water, clean water such
evidence testifying to the fact
form of geomancy, divination as an ocean, river, stream or
that the Chinese have always
by geographic features, but a fountain. The dragon brings
employed an indigenous sys-
it is mainly concerned with the power of rain show-
tem of construction that has
understanding the relation- ers for abundant harvests,
retained its principal char-
ships between nature and the principle of heaven and
acteristics from prehistoric
ourselves so that we might male yang power. If you
times to the present day.
live in harmony within our place a dragon in front of
The most important is the
environment. the entrance door, inside, it
emphasis on the horizontal
symbolizes great protection
axis, in particular the con-
Feng shui is related to the to the premises and the oc-
struction of a heavy platform
very sensible notion that liv- cupants.
and a large roof that floats
ing with rather than against
over this base, with the verti-
nature benefits both humans The Chinese dragon, an
cal walls not as well empha-
and our environment. It is emblem reserved for Imperial
sized. Another important
also related to the equally China, were heavily used on
feature is its emphasis on
sensible notion that our Imperial architecture - on the
symmetry, which connotes
lives are deeply affected by roofs, on the beams and pil-
a sense of grandeur; this
our physical and emotional lars, and on the doors. Only
applies to everything from
environs. If we surround the buildings used by the
palaces to farmhouses.
ourselves with symbols of imperial family were allowed
The use of certain colors,
death, contempt and indiffer- to have nine gan (space
numbers and the cardinal
ence toward life and nature, between two columns);
directions in traditional Chi-
with noise and various forms only the gates used by the
nese architecture reflected

of ugliness, we will corrupt Emperor could have five
the belief where the nature
ourselves in the process. If arches, with the centre one,
of a thing could be wholly
we surround ourselves with of course, being reserved
beauty, gentleness, kindness, contained in its own form. for the Emperor himself. The
sympathy, music and various ancient Chinese favored the
Liang, Ssu-ch’eng 1984, A pictoral
expressions of the sweetness color red. The buildings faced
history of Chinese architecture :
of life, we ennoble ourselves a study of the development of its
south because the north had
as well as our environment. structural system and the evolution a cold wind.
of its types, ed. by Wilma Fairbank,
Cambridge (Mass.): MIT press

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Chinese Places are
timeless. When
guests and visitors
arrive at the Salam
Resort at Dragon
Valley, it will be to
a place that feels
authentic. The ma-
terials, the forms,
the plans, the build-
ing shapes, and the
colors are all about
China. There will be
contemporary places

as well, and they
will feel and look
right because they
are informed by the
heritage of Chinese
design, feng shui and
rich symbolism.

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Salam Resort Activities Biking
Camping
Climbing
Hiking
Racing
Relaxing
Eating
Flying
Fishing
Swimming
Kite
Golf
Relaxing
Ballooning
Climbing
Soaring
Kayaking
Rafting
Spa
Walking
Meditating
Shopping

Exercising
Exploring
Dining

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Dragon Valley

Day Visitor Parking
Village R5: Wind

Vista Spa
Day Visitor Entry
Vista Restaurant Village 6: Bronze
Village 1: Fire The Emporer’s Garden:
Simatai Village: Harmony
6 Star hotel

Resort Entry

Village 7: Earth
Playfields Great Wall Resort: 5 Star Silk Road Market

Village R2/3: Water

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In Harmony with the Great Wall

Section at 5 Star Hotel

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Section at Entry

Section at Villas

Section at Hotels and Market

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Each district is a special place

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Private and Public Places in harmony

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There are three primary markets coming to
the Salam Resort in Simatai:

Day Vistors to the Great Wall will park in
the entry garage and use the cable car to
traverse to the Wall. Walkers returning from
the Wall can use cable, car, tram, or pedes-
trian paths.

Villa Residents will arrive by car and will be
encouraged to use electric vehicles, bicy-
cles and pedestrian paths.

Resort Guests will share the main road with
villa residents to arrive at the Hotels and
Silk Road Market

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Dragon Valley has
nine villages, each
with its own theme
selected from the
elements and sym-
bols of fengsui. The
themes will guide
the villages’ colors,
materials, plant
selections, building
shapes, and signage.

The Village boundar-
ies are determined

by the topography of
the site.

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Trees, foliage,
ground covers, tra-

ditional agricultural
fieldsand ornamen-
tals will provide
strong viusal images
for the nine differ-
ent districts. Native
plants and hard-
scape materials will
differentiate each
district.

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The roadway corridors
are designed to serve
pedestrian and bicycle

needs as well as ve-
hicles.

In all cases, the road-
way widths are kept
narrow to minimize
the impact of vehicles
to the landscape and
open space

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All the parts of a
garden--
trees,
fences,
seating,
plants,
banners,
walls,
flowers,
fountains,
walkways--
are used to tell
the Dragon Valley
Story.

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Simatai Village Market

The historic Simatai farm village will be-
come the primary visitor entry to the Sima-
tia Great Wall Experience. Visitors will park
in the multilevel garage and then take the
cable car or walk to the wall, depending on
their fitness. The Village will be a market-
place with local crafts, employee lodging,
restaurants, and performance venues.

The design theme concept for the village is
harmony with a focus on the village agricul-
tural heritage.

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The Great Wall Resort: Five Star Resort

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Elevation of 5 star hotel

The Great Wall Resort is a 5-star 250 room
hotel that features spectaular views from
most of the rooms and all the public spac-
es.
The resort features a tennis and swim club
with cabanas, a mountaintop meditation
spa and restaurant.

The resort overlooks the Silk Road Market
which features luxury shopping, entertain-
ment, and the Great Wall Museum.

As befits a luxury resort, gold and silver is

the theme of the hotel.

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The Emperor’s Garden Resort: Six Star Resort

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The Emperor’s Garden is a boutique 6 star, 43 suite resort spa.
There are three types of suites: Pagoda, Garden, and Houseboat.
Each suite is 120 sm and features private pools, gardens and views
to the Great Wall.

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Each rentable unit to include:

Full-sized concealed bar Food and Beverage Facilities:
2 high-definition color TV’s each with remote control and blue-tooth Buffet, informal all-hours light dining, seating 20 at tables
access to guest’s personal computer and film library Theme Restaurant, seating 90 at tables
Internet connection Lobby Tea Lounge, seating 32
State-of–art sound system Quiet Bar, seating 28 at tables
Telephones at bedside; sitting area; bathroom; and library/study area
Door bell, peepholes Function Rooms:
Total blackout capability 2 Private Dining Rooms
Emergency light in entry each seating 24
4 fixture bathroom with separate shower stall, plus
Built-in hair dryers Recreational Facilities:
Individual Safes in guestroom closets Spa, Grooming & Fitness Center
Swimming Pool; partially enclosed showcase pool with large sun
Villas: terrace and buffet /beverage bar and 4 satellite pavilions, each seating
Quantity Keys 8 for dining
2.5 [equivalent] bay bedroom with 41 41 Putting Green
Individual user-standing soak tubs at bathrooms Observation Pavilion: with telescope[s]
4 bay living/dining room
Serving pantry/security station Miscellaneous Public Facilities:
Powder Room Bookstall / Newsstand
Library / Study area Sundries, 36 sq m
1 guest or servant bedroom with separate Tour/Travel Desk
entrance and standard bathroom Business Center; with translation/secretarial services
Vanishing edge pool in conjunction with
spacious deck, including gazebo General:
Elevators; 1 passenger; 1 service (in tower)
Quantity Keys Heating and Air Conditioning; year-round climate conditioning
throughout, with individual controls in all guestrooms PUBLIC AREAS
Tower Suites: 4 4 MAIN LOBBY AND ACCESSORIES
OTHER PUBLIC FACILITIES
416
254
2.5 [equivalent] bay bedroom with PUBLIC ROOMS AND ACCESSORIES 396
BANQUET ROOMS AND ACCESSORIES 108
4 bay living/dining room 1,174
Serving pantry/security station

BACK OF HOUSE
Powder Room ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 825
Library / Study area SERVICE ENTRANCE & ADJOINING AREAS
EMPLOYEES` FACILITIES
169
234
Spacious Deck STORAGE AND FOOD HANDLING 415
LAUNDRY AND HOUSEKEEPING 214
ADMINISTRATION 124
General Manager’s Suite: 1 0 ACCOUNTING/FINANCE/MATERIALS 110

2 bay bedroom Total of Net Areas
2,091
3,265
3 bay living/dining room For Planning 25% 816
Serving pantry 4,081

Powder room TOTAL Villas + Suites 5,986
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GRAND TOTAL HOTEL 10,067
Totals: 46 45
AREA PER KEY 45 224

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