The so-called top-tier clubs, in addition to the high membership fee, also had strict requirements for membership. Generally, they used the "member invitation system" to recruit new members. In other words, they had to go through the introduction of the original members and go through an identity review before they could join the club, ensuring that the quality of the members was similar to their status and taste.
The club's functions and facilities were similar to a five-star hotel. The difference was that the club's guests were relatively limited. The club brought more humane service and a sense of belonging to the members.
Since ancient times, dignitaries had a tradition of building private clubs. In order to show off his wealth or to highlight his personal taste, he built a house and did everything he could to be luxurious. However, he did not live for a long time, but used it as a companion. It was normal for friends to gather together, then rope in a few literati, brothels, and beauties. Sometimes they drank and had fun, and sometimes they discussed world affairs. Only in this way could they match their identity and reveal the luxurious and intoxicated life of a few top-notch clubs where rich people gathered.
In Province B, the term " Four Clubs " appeared in the mid-1990s. These four clubs were the Chang 'an Club, the Capital Club, the American Club, and the ZG Congress. At that time, having 50 million yuan in company assets was the most basic reference standard for entering the club.
Its members enjoyed the joy of life with a "lifetime membership of US dollars." Those who joined these guilds were either rich or noble. They were in a private clubhouse, taking off their masks, drinking, and sharing the feeling of success in the familiar atmosphere. Now, these top-notch guild halls had expanded from Province B to more cities…
In 2008, the century-old Hong Kong Jock Club opened its only branch in Province B, becoming the new upstart among the top clubs in Province B. In addition, there were various high-end professional clubs, such as golf clubs, wine clubs, and SPA clubs, which expanded the concept of clubs.
Country ZG's first top-class club, Chang 'an Club, appeared in Province B. The clubhouse had once become a " showy consumer product " for the wealthy. In the hearts of ordinary people, the clubhouse was a " place for swimming " and a place for the rich to gather. It was mysterious and desirable.
Times had changed. Although the top guilds had never lowered their status, the elites in the guilds were more and more concerned about their privacy. At the same time, some professional clubs are approaching our lives in a more friendly way. The SPA club, wine club, and cigar club are no longer so unattainable. A new lifestyle and attitude are quietly spreading.
The English name of the club was " club." The dictionary explained that it was a group and place for social, cultural, artistic, and entertainment activities. In the 17th century, the first membership club was established in England for gentlemen to dine and socialize. Clubs were generally not open to non-members, so they could provide privacy and a close social atmosphere for members.
In SS Province, the history of the top guilds was only a few years old. Among them, the American Club, Banker's Club, General Security Association, and Hongyi Club were all famous in SS Province. In Hangzhou, the Jiangnan Club, which was invested and built by Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba.com, was the most high-end and low-key club in Hangzhou. In Hong Kong, there were more than 10 top clubs, and the membership fee ranged from hundreds of thousands to millions of yuan.
The Hong Kong Jock Club Hall was located on Jinbao Street, where every inch of land was precious. Its style was completely different from the surrounding high-rise buildings. The exquisite carved beams and painted buildings looked like an enlarged modern courtyard house from a distance. However, its name made it easy for people to misunderstand that it was a racecoming ground. Then, what would happen when they walked into this mysterious ancient and modern building?
On the bustling Jinbao Street, there was an exquisite courtyard building. A horse racing sculpture in front of the door was particularly eye-catching. This was the location of the Hong Kong Jocelyn Club's Province B Guild Hall.
The magnificent hall was very high, and the six giant golden peony patterns on the ceiling showed the grace of this place. There were a few guests sitting on the sofa, drinking tea and chatting calmly. A well-dressed waiter stood not far away and kept smiling. This scene was very similar to a five-star hotel. The difference was that there was no reception desk, no noise of people coming and going, and everything was orderly.
The Hong Kong Jock Club was founded in 1884 and was one of the most prestigious clubs in Hong Kong. The Province B Club, which opened during the Olympics, was the only club outside of the three Hong Kong Jock Club Clubs.
"In Hong Kong, many of the members of the club have three generations of our members. They all know each other and have a good relationship with each other.”Chris, the club's public relations officer, introduced the background of the club as he led the reporters around the club. He also reminded everyone to put their phones on silent mode in order to maintain the silence in the club. This was a rule that everyone who entered the club had to follow. "Right now, there are more than 400 members in Province B. All applicants who want to join the club have to go through a very strict recommendation and review process. This is also to ensure the service level of the club.”
This huge building complex with 30 floors above ground and 6 floors underground had 10 Chinese and Western restaurants, lounges, bars, cafes, gyms, physiotherapies, guest rooms, and so on. Compared to the other top business clubs in Province B, the club had 1388 five-star hotel rooms, which was unique. For members who often traveled between Province B and other cities, the club, which was more private than hotels, became the best choice for them to stay.
Other than that, the meticulous service here could not be ignored. "We have a member information integration system here. There are detailed files of every member, including which brand of red wine and cigar he likes, which food he is allergic to, whether he is left-handed, where he likes to sit, and so on. If it was a left-handed member, then before he opened the door, all the items in the room would be neatly placed on the left. Many of these member information were recorded by us through careful observation after the members arrived.”
Taking into account the preferences of the members, the Horse Club Hall often held various activities, the most popular of which was the wine tasting. " There aren't many people attending the event, but the purchasing power of the members is amazing. They will buy the wine by the case. For this reason, the owner of the foreign winery will fly over specially to promote the wine and get to know the members. A Spanish wine merchant would bring his wine to the wine tasting in a few days.”
There was a 180-square-meter boutique on the basement floor of the club, Levade, which sold exclusive products of the Hong Kong Jock Club, including clothing, watches, purses, household items, and various souvenirs. Many of the products had the logo of a horse racing and jockeys, which could only be bought here. The price of the products was reasonable. A Jock Club Commemorative Watch cost a few hundred yuan, but all the products could only be enjoyed by Jock Club members.
There was also a gallery underground, which had paintings and sculptures by famous Chinese and foreign artists. There was a regular themed exhibition here, and the current theme was abstract art.
The noodle bar in Kaixuan Chinese Restaurant in Province B was very unique. Diners could sit in front of the bar counter and watch the chef make the food while enjoying the food. It was casual and fresh, and the standard cost-performance ratio of 200 to 300 per person was quite high.
It was the oldest club in the Chang 'an Club. It was the club that had made many people in ZG know about the club. It was also the reason why people called it the " Four Great Clubs " in Province B. This 14-year-old club stood on the south side of East Chang 'an Street, across the street from Province B's restaurant. Almost all the people in Province B had passed by it before. Other than the luxury cars parked at the entrance of the club, most people had only heard of the scenery and stories inside.
Entering the Chang 'an Club, one would first be deeply shocked by the white marble fence at its entrance and the extraordinary " throne room." This piece of art covered in gold foil was a screen throne made according to the 1:1 ratio of the dragon chair in the Palace of Heavenly Purity in the Forbidden City. Not far from it was a beautiful red sandalwood carving, which was also very expensive.
After passing through the club lobby that looked like a royal palace and taking the elevator, one could reach the different functional areas on the ground and underground. There was a fitness center and a spa center on the ground floor, and the eighth floor above ground was originally one of the best Chinese restaurants in B Province," Qingzun Hongzhu ", but it was currently under renovation. On the 9th floor of the club was an authentic Japanese restaurant, Nihonbashi. There was a western restaurant, bar, cigar bar, and a reading lounge that members frequented frequently. On the 10th floor of the club were two international standard tennis courts, overlooking the Forbidden City. It was a rather luxurious visual enjoyment.
For a club that had been in business for more than 15 years, it was time to change the facilities inside. However, there was no such feeling in Chang 'an Club. From the floor and walls to the various decorations, although they were not trendy, they presented a gorgeous and solemn atmosphere, which was very suitable for the age and identity of the members here.
What was worth mentioning was that among the top clubs in Province B, the activities of the members of Chang 'an Club should be considered the most abundant and the highest level. The theme of the activities ranged from business to leisure, meeting the needs of the members in many aspects. For example, there were weekly economic lectures, health lectures, themed art exhibition, music appreciation, tourism, etc. The most lively event was the new product launch of international first-class brands. Dozens or even hundreds of members gathered together, which was a happy event that was often staged in the club.
The Changan Club was a member of the International Online Club. Members of the Changan Club could easily use more than 220 top online clubs in the world. The Regent Hotel, Park Plaza Hotel, Liyuan Service Apartment, Zitan Wanhao Service Apartment and Chang 'an Club in Province B belonged to Fuhua Group. Club members could enjoy special discounts when staying. The head chef of the Nihonbashi Restaurant was once a chef of the Japanese royal family. Here, you can taste the most authentic Japanese cuisine. At the same time, there was not only a Sushi Bar and a BBQ house, but there were also two tatami rooms full of Japanese flavor. The average cost was about 500 yuan.
Club América was the youngest of the Four Great Clubs. It was still young, but it had been 10 years since then. The hardware facilities were inevitably a little old. As a result, America had been under renovation for more than a year since the end of 2008 and had only reopened recently. The reporter was lucky enough to walk into the top business club that occupied the high ground of the Second Ring Road at the first time and feel its gentlemanly style at close range.
Club America was the only international chain brand among the top clubs in Province B. It had clubs in more than 50 major cities around the world, so its international style was the most thorough. The club was a pure modern American style, low-key and luxurious. Walking into the club, there was a large wine cabinet with constant temperature and humidity on the right hand. Members could store their famous wines inside. Behind the wine cabinet was an open area overlooking the Second Ring Road and the scenery of the central business district. In the afternoon, if you were alone or had a drink with friends, you would definitely be able to experience the pleasure of taking a break from your busy schedule.
The newly renovated Club América was more like a modern and fashionable private mansion. It adhered to high taste and strived to be a perfectionist who demanded every detail. It had a dreamy crystal ceiling, all imported quality furniture, private rooms with different designs, and a full-length French lounge of more than 300 square meters. It could be seen that within the limited space, the club wanted every guest who walked in to have everything they wanted: cigar smoking, reading, art appreciation, afternoon tea, romantic dinner, theme meetings, cocktail parties...
A small element in the decoration of the club was particularly interesting, which was the black-and-white photos that could be seen everywhere in the club's art exhibition space, circular corridor, and private room walls. There were street buildings in the old B Province, symbolic landscapes that condensed human thoughts around the world, and even the photos of the club members in the past 10 years. Standing in front of these photos, one would naturally feel the rich cultural taste of the club.
In addition to the visible hardware facilities, the American Club's top-notch service level was also worth mentioning. They had created a set of intimate services for distinguished members in the top club. Each member had a corresponding customer representative. From the time the member entered the club until the time he left, the customer representative would provide exclusive services to him. For example, they had customized all kinds of unique tools to tidy up their members 'coats, maintain their shoes, and even use nanotechnology to clean their members' glasses. The club's membership manager, Ms. Corrine, added," These services have a set of procedures. Each of them has a certain timing requirement. We have to let the members feel our caring service, but we can't make it seem inappropriate and make the members feel uncomfortable.”
As the American Club was an international chain brand, members of the B Province Club could enjoy the same service as the online clubs in other cities around the world many times a year. This was a great boon for American members who were mainly business people.
Mr. Li Ju, one of the top ten chefs in Hong Kong, worked for the American Club. Among his private Cantonese dishes,"Brother Ju Fresh Abalone" enjoyed a good reputation in Hong Kong. The minimum cost of a private room in the club was 300 yuan per person.
Bina's new Pontiff Castle red wine and Cohiba's 2004 limited edition cigar from the Rhone Valley region of France were the most popular products of the American Club members. The prices were 3480 yuan per bottle and 1980 yuan per cigarette respectively.
The ZG Congress was located at 51 Xidan Rongxian Alley in the Xicheng District. It was the old residence of the Prince of the O Dynasty.
[Main features: The ZG National Congress has preserved the essence of ZG's traditional architecture. This courtyard itself is also a key cultural relic protection unit in ZG.] The members here often said," Everything in the ZG Congress is antique, only the people are new.”
In the most prestigious golf club, two caddies would serve each player when they got off the field. One was responsible for watching the line, choosing the pole, and finding the ball. The other was responsible for the kick-off cart, raking the sand, and leveling the green. Such golf services were rare because they were too extravagant. Northlake No. 9 provided such a service, allowing its members to be completely free from the distractions of other trivial matters and focus on their performance. This was not the only respect here.
Lake B No. 9 was very famous overseas, not because of its size, but because of its prestige. It had the only PGS (British Professional Golfer Association)-certified golf academy in Asia. It had created a double caddy service and a member's personal assistant service. It had a Spa program specifically for golf therapy, and it had created a modern Chinese-style building with a Cantonese cuisine dining system. You would never feel unfamiliar or at a loss in the club and the stadium. There was a personal assistant to guide you throughout the entire process. This place was a space for members to relax and enjoy themselves.
The hall was mainly gray and white, filled with Chinese neoclassical style. The hall was 16 meters high, and the roof was transparent glass. The interior was completely natural. The screens and carpets were decorated with auspicious clouds. The corridor leading to the stadium was decorated with carved window lattices and bronze utensils. The floral theme changed regularly. Sometimes it was golden pumpkin, sometimes lotus root, and sometimes butterfly orchid. The ZG national style was strong, and the grand piano was completely inconspicuous in the hall.
The standard 18-hole course was a mountain course designed by Nelson Haworth of Canada. The green on the island of the 18th hole was a highlight. Black swans and mandarin ducks swam on the surface of the lake around the island.
In addition to the golf related services, the members 'personal service was also considered. The first floor of the Spa was named after "body, heart, and spirit." The place was dimly lit and the plants were lush. The music was mainly traditional orchestral music, and the essential oil and Chinese herbs mixed together to create a special fragrance. As long as they made an appointment one to two hours in advance, the service staff would prepare the room and Spa supplies in advance. After drinking a pot of hot Chinese herbal tea, they would enter the room for physical therapy. There were a variety of Spa programs, among which the crystal energy room was impressive. The 18-hole green could be seen from the window and the sound of the waterfall created by the small drop in water level could be heard. There were amethyst, pink crystal, and topaz in the room to replenish the corresponding energy in the body. The third floor of the club had the best view and was also a restaurant for members to eat light meals and set meals. On the second floor, the open-air balcony could be used for small-scale BBQ.
The top cigar club of the Habana House, with its Cuban-style decoration and first-class cigar quality, was the epitome of the Habana House. This place was tailor-made for those who really liked cigars and enjoyed cigars.
The cigar club was not big and was divided into a reception area, a sales area, and a smoking area. The reception area had a lot of cigars and various cigar utensils that the boss had collected. There were countless cigar brands in the sales area, but the quality of the cigars originating from cuba was naturally not a concern. The smoking area was very comfortable, with many Cuban-style decorations. The small bar counter provided a variety of drinks to go with cigars. A customer was smoking a cigar while tasting rum. The club had a lot of moisturisers and wide-leafed plants, which helped with the cigar storage environment. The members of the Habana House were relatively high-end private enterprise bosses and official officials with a certain economic foundation.
Wang Zheng, the owner of the Habana House cigar club, received the cigar expert certificate issued by the National Cigarette Corporation of Mexico. Such professionalism has created the enjoyment of high-quality cigars in the Habana House.
The environment of the Habana House was relatively simple. There were many brands of cigars for guests to choose from, including Punch, Robaina, Uboman, Monterey depression, Cohiba, and so on. Friends who like cigars will definitely find their favorite brand here. Members could enjoy the store's professional cigar cellar storage, cigar maintenance, and cigar repair services. Because cigars required a static environment and privacy, the most popular activity was the " cigar smoking competition ", which was quite unique.
In the core area of the central business district, David Duff was known as the world-famous cigar brand, David Duff, which gave people a sense of luxury.
The first impression of the Davidson cigar bar was the high-rise buildings in the central business district and the low-key logo of the Davidson brand outside. The first thing he saw when he entered the Daviduff was the giant cigar. It was 2050mm long and weighed 20kg. It was made from 2500 sheets of Daviduff No.2 tobacco leaves and was hand-made by two cigar makers in the Dominica Republic. It was the largest cigar of this type in the world.
The interior design of the clubhouse had a lot of brand meaning, and the David Duff logo was particularly eye-catching on the wall of the reception area on the first floor. The uniformed waiters would help customers choose cigars that suited them. There were also various types of smoking equipment for sale, including pipes and cigarette shears.
The members of Davidoff were all elites. Of course, not only members could come here to enjoy cigars, music, and wine. However, there would be a certain degree of discount for members, and the club would also organize some cigar and cocktail activities on a regular basis.
The underground floor of Davidoff was an open bar that could be divided into three areas: the bar area, the stage performance area, and the quiet discussion area. Every night, there would be a singer performing a performance of some kind of music. The professional lighting system here could create different temperament and atmosphere in different areas. The red luminous bar counter and the silver display wine rack were very beautiful. The thick velvet and clear tulle made the guests feel comfortable and soft. Compared to the dull metallic luster of the plated steel plate, it reflected a low-key luxury.
The third floor of the basement was the private VIP room area. The VIP rooms named avo, Winston Winston, Davidoff, and Zino Platinum were equipped with KTV, audio and visual systems, professional dimming systems, and wireless and wired Internet access systems. They were very suitable for holding small gatherings.
Exquisite was a kind of attitude towards life, a kind of lifestyle, and a kind of consumption point of view. People in the world pursue a luxurious life and try to occupy too much wealth. These will make our greed bigger and bigger, and our delusions will become more and more, which will pose a huge obstacle to our cultivation. Especially when we lack a certain amount of willpower, we need to reduce our material desires with a simple life and use the power of the environment to protect our hearts.
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