Fourteen vintage cars arrived in Guangzhou last week after traveling a mind-boggling 14,000 kilometers by road as part of the Vintage Car Rally. The entourage of classic vehicles began their journey in Hamburg, Germany on August 19, traveling across eight countries before arriving in Guangzhou on Friday, October 12.
That evening, the LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou hosted the journeymen and women, organizing a welcome gala dinner that was attended by over 250 guests. The list of attendees featured distinguished members of the German Consulate and German Chamber, German Football Club VfB Stuttgart Chairman Mr. Jochen Roettgerman, Chairman of China Tours Mr. Liu, renowned master chef Mr. Martin Yan, as well as Huanshi Dong (HSD) community members and media friends.
Image via LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou
Image via LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou
Image via LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou
To celebrate the arrival of the battle-tested drivers, the LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou presented a feast of delicious Chinese Lingnan cuisine and tasty Western edibles. Live cooking stations for chicken and suckling pig gave the guests an interactive visual introduction to Lingnan-style cooking. Needless to say, the drivers appreciated the fare after driving through far-flung places with limited culinary options.
Image via LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou
The auto ensemble was made up of variety of vintage vehicles, including one that was built all the way back in 1952. Mr. Hans Berchtold, who drove the classic Citroen, said, "I did one such trip in the past from Paris to Moscow; however this trip was far more adventurous and amazing. As we arrived in Guangzhou, I was impressed to see the fast-paced progress of the city."
Mr. Peter, who drove an MG 1600 Mark 2 remarked, "We appreciate the entire team at the LN Garden Hotel, as everything was so beautifully done. From the menu card design to the quality of food, everything was really at par. And about the city, I can describe it in three words – marvelous, modern and clean."
Image via LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou
On the morning of October 13, the Vintage Car Rally teams commenced on a city tour, before making way to Hong Kong, their final destination.
[Cover image via LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou]
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