In movies and TV shows, business and political elites gather in highly private clubs to toast, exchange contacts, and finalize cooperation, with the details unknown to the outside world. In news headlines, celebrities and well-known entrepreneurs secretly hold weddings, birthday parties, and holiday gatherings in private clubs, free from media disturbance…
Nowadays, private clubs have become gathering and leisure places for people of the same social class, and the membership status of “clubs” has also evolved into a symbol of wealth and identity label. However, at the very beginning of the birth of private clubs, it was by no means the case.
Private clubs, also known as private clubs, can be traced back to 17th century England.
The world’s first modern private club was White’s Club, established in 1693, which evolved from a coffee shop owned by an Italian immigrant. At that time, the guests all had the same interests and hobbies, so they decided to form an alliance, which gradually became a gentlemen’s club. It is said that during the peak period of White’s, it gathered about half of the British nobility.
In the 18th century, England was still a male-dominated society. As the name “Gentlemen’s Club” implies, in its early development stage, the club only accepted male members.
In the 19th century, with the passage of the new British voting rights bill, more and more British men obtained political voting rights. The expansion of social rights meant that the emerging class would seek a new identity, and their preferred way was to join a gentlemen’s club. During this period, a large number of gentlemen’s clubs were established in London, reaching a peak of 400 clubs.
By the end of the 19th century, women’s clubs began to emerge. Although today, most of the top gentlemen’s clubs have started to accept female members.
With the development and evolution of private clubs in terms of geography and time, there are now countless private clubs of various sizes in China, each with its own characteristics to attract super-rich individuals, entrepreneurs, returnees from abroad, or foreign heads of state. Today, we will unveil the mystery of several top private clubs in China.
1. Beijing Chang’an Club
Among the numerous private clubs in the capital city, the most dazzling one is the Chang’an Club, which is not only located just a stone’s throw away from Tiananmen Square on the valuable Chang’an Avenue but also boasts a luxurious imitation golden throne hall as soon as you enter the door. Additionally, there are valuable red sandalwood screens and decorations everywhere.
However, the biggest advantage of the Chang’an Club is not just this. The luxurious membership lineup is the reason why celebrities from all walks of life flock to it. It is rumored that the club has a high proportion of government officials among its members, while most business members come from traditional industries, including many executives from well-known state-owned and foreign-funded enterprises. Li Ka-shing, Fok Ying-tung, and Yang Yuanqing are all distinguished guests of the club.
A gentleman’s club in the silhouettes of time
2. Noahs Yacht Club Shanghai
Focusing on the prime location of Lujiazui in Shanghai, on a 9,000 square meter plot along the banks of the Huangpu River, stands a six-story independent building with a marine streamline design, adjacent to the high-end residential areas of Tomson Yipin and COFCO Seaview, overlooking the architecture of various countries, and boasting 9 exclusive yacht berths. This is the Noahs Yacht Club Shanghai (Noahs Yacht Club, referred to as NYC).
Noahs Yacht Club Shanghai is extremely meticulous in its display design. In the lobby on the 1st floor, there is a 14-meter long and 4.8-meter wide “King’s Road” made of 58888 pieces of natural tiger’s eye stone, which not only showcases Chinese traditional culture but also cleverly combines with modern interior decoration. In addition, it also has a professional wine cellar that ranks among the top in the country, a brand launch center with first-class media, image technology, and high-end system equipment, and 15 private rooms with full river views designed by well-known designers from home and abroad, all of which are unique.
3. Guangzhou Asia-Pacific International Cultural Exchange Center
Upon arriving in Guangzhou, you will be instantly captivated by this enchanting city that offers the fast pace and prosperity of a metropolis as well as the slow life and warmth of a small town. Located in the bustling Tianhe North business district of Guangzhou, the Asia-Pacific International Cultural Exchange Center (APIC) is situated in the luxurious residential area of Huijing New City and serves as an upgraded and condensed version of Guangzhou.
As an international private club providing a communication platform and distinguished services for global elites, the Asia-Pacific International Cultural Exchange Center boasts hardware facilities and soft services that are on par with international standards. The center features an elegant dining environment with a variety of gourmet dishes from renowned Chinese and Western chefs, professional banquet planning services, and facilities for members to relax and unwind, such as a gym, spa, and an 80,000 square meter golf center. Additionally, there is a dedicated children’s club to fully cater to the business and family gathering needs of the club members.
A new age private club
4. Shenzhen Shenwan Club
Have you ever heard of a club that can change a person’s lifestyle? In Shenzhen, facing the ecological beauty of the Shenzhen Bay Coastal Promenade, backed by the Houhai Financial Headquarters District, integrating international capital, and boasting top-notch supporting facilities – high-end luxury Bay Hui commercial, the “century legend” Raffles Hotel, exclusive helipad, and Yunsong Concert Hall… Shenwan Club, a private club, leads the lifestyle of elite individuals with its unique geographical location and supporting facilities.
Shenwan Club is committed to a “textured life, a joyful life” philosophy, striving to create a leading and international lifestyle for the city’s elite, while also bringing exciting club life to its members. For example, the club regularly holds a series of brand events such as “Big Shot Talks,” “The Twelfth Visitor,” “Private Director Knowledge and Action,” and “Member Parties,” which are highly favored by members. In these events, there are many top investment elites sharing, face-to-face meetings with industry leaders, and high-end and elegant dinners, which are bound to be highly beneficial.
Whether it is the gentlemen’s clubs at the beginning of their development or the private clubs of today, strict scrutiny is inevitable for membership, and the annual membership fees are also out of reach.
As mentioned earlier, the personal membership fee for Chang’an Club is about 308,000 yuan, plus an additional annual fee of 18,000 yuan; the annual membership fee required by Shanghai Nuo Lai Shi Yacht Club is 88,000 yuan… So, how can one visit the top private clubs in the country with cost-effectiveness?
VERTU provides you with the rights to dine at the top private clubs in the country without membership, the rights to be invited to club activities, and the rights to be exempt from a 10% service fee, etc. In addition to the four top domestic clubs mentioned earlier and their reservation rights, VERTU also has resources from many top private clubs in the country, and enjoys the rights of multiple private clubs in the first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. If you need, please contact VERTU’s private assistant directly.
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