The year of 2012 marks the 20th year of operations for the Kempinski Hotel Beijing in the Chinese capital city.

20 years ago Kempinski Hotel was the city's first luxury hotel and a symbol of the rising economy and demand for luxury goods in China. Today, the Kempinski Hotel Beijing is one amongst many five-star hotels on the city's skyline, however due to its luxurious charm and excellence in service it stands out as the most favoured luxury hotel in the Chinese capital.

The Kempinski Hotel Beijing reminisces in 2012, simultaneously reflecting on the past and looking ahead to the bright future, and offering more luxurious service to its guests.

Video: Lin Hanqing

Photographer: Wu Chuanjing

Producer: Flora Yue