It stands amidst one of the largest commercial complexes in Tianjin and is probably one of the most anticipated openings in the city this year. Bao Wanxian reports on the latest Shangri-La Hotel.

Best known as the mother river of North China's Tianjin municipality, the Haihe River flows through the heart of the city, helping to nurture its 600-year cultural heritage. It has also become the golden artery linking the city's historic past with its glittering future.

One of the latest stars to shine along the river is the Shangri-La Hotel, Tianjin, which opens for business today.