SHANGHAI, March 5, 2013 -- The Yulin Petroleum Hotel, owned by Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum Group and managed by Jin Jiang International Hotel Management Company Ltd. recently had its soft opening. The hotel is located in the scenic city of Yulin, north of Shaanxi province in Northwest China, also known as ‘China's Kuwait' due to it being developed into a large chemical and energy base, is rich with mineral resources and with an abundance of coal, oil and natural gas resources. This 5 star hotel is conveniently located within easy access to Yulin city's airport, railway station and city center, and to many cultural and historical landmarks and sites such as the Great Wall, the Yellow River, the Zhen Bei Tai watchtower and the Red Stone Gorge.

Mr. Bernold O. Schroeder, Chief Executive Officer of Jin Jiang International Hotel Management Company Ltd. states, "The Yulin Petroleum Hotel is the first Jin Jiang hotel in Yulin city, and will be joining some other Jin Jiang hotels already open within Shaanxi province. Yulin is a thriving city and attracting a growing number of business visitors due to its abundance of natural energy and mineral resources. We very much welcome the opening of this hotel as it will give us the opportunity to showcase our top quality services and reputable hospitality knowledge, in addition to building a strong brand presence within the city."

The hotel covers an area of 65,000 square meters, standing at 25 stories, with 2 underground floors, in addition to an annex building standing at 6 stories. The hotel has 395 elegantly designed, spacious and comfortable guest rooms and suites, all equipped with modern amenities, including digital TV and high speed broadband Internet. The hotel has 26 meeting and conference rooms and a multi-functional room which can hold up to 900 people, all equipped with advanced audio visual systems. There are a host of restaurants ranging from Western, Cantonese, Sichuan and Muslim cuisines. Additional facilities include an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, spa, sauna/ massage, snooker room, table tennis room, badminton court, beauty salon and KTV rooms.

About Jin Jiang International Hotel Management Company Ltd.
Jin Jiang International Hotel Management Company Ltd, the largest star rated hotel management company in China, has a portfolio of over 111 distinctive star rated hotels with a room inventory of over 34, 000 hotel rooms spread across 73 cities in China. Under the Jin Jiang branding concept, the company has a new premium "J" hotel brand, five star properties which include the renowned heritage collection, their four star Jin Jiang properties and the Marvel Hotels, which are geared more towards business travelers.

The company is part of Jin Jiang Hotels Group, the largest hotel management group in China, and together with their sister company Jin Jiang Inn and Interstate Hotels and Resorts, overall, the group privately owns and operates a collection of over 900 distinctive hotels and inns in more than 200 cities across China with a room inventory of over 190, 000 and is ranked as the 9 th largest hotel company globally.

Every Jin Jiang hotel is a memorable reflection of its destination's unique style and culture. Jin Jiang International Hotels, with its qualified hotel management background and passion for excellence, dedicates itself to offering reputable hospitality services to its valued customers. With experience originating from the 1920s, its core competitiveness has accelerated in recent years. Together, the professional corporate and hotel management teams have extensive international hospitality experiences and backgrounds. This renowned company is rapidly growing and continues to strengthen and build its brand presence in China in addition to building into a strong internationally known brand.