“Time flies by” is perhaps an apt description of the period since our last publication a year ago, pardon the use of the cliché phrase. After a very successful 2018 edition, we’re excited to roll out the 2019 Luxury Living magazine. 

U.S.-China relations has entered a critical and sensitive stage since 2018. The year 2019 marks the 40th anniversary of the normalization of U.S.-China diplomatic relations. For Seattle, a city with long history of cultural and economic ties with China, this means both challenges and opportunities. The 13th China-U.S. Tourism Leadership Summit that will be held in Seattle this September is one such example.  

Seattle will continue to be a top destination for Chinese tourists, including many that come here as part of a cruise ship experience. In this issue, we showcase luxury cruises that are homeported at the Port of Seattle. 

(Click the cover to read our digital edition.)

Seattle’s ongoing growth proves that our region is still a great place to live, to start a business, and to expand. Even though housing prices in Seattle declined in 2018, the housing market remains strong, especially with the development of multifamily homes. We take an in-depth look at those luxury condos, townhouses, and apartments that are in high demand.  

In this issue, you’ll also find products from many of the global luxury brands that have entered the Seattle market in response to the city’s rapid growth and diversification, as well as from our talented local designers. We showcase some of the restaurants that are recipients of a James Beard award, the Oscar of the food industry, and luxury cocktail bars, each of which has its own unique charm. And art lovers will enjoy reading about three Seattle art institutions that are also well known on the world stage, all of which guarantee an unforgettable experience. And as you look at the city’s ever-growing skyline, the Space Needle still stands out. In this issue you will read about its recent renovation and the observation deck that now features the first revolving glass floor in the world. 

Luxury living is not just about a price point, but a way of living—a mindful way of indulging oneself. Here at Seattle Luxury Living, we share with you people, places, and things that we love, aspiring to be a source of inspiration in Seattle. Keep calm and read on! 

Man Wang, PhD
Editor

“时光飞逝“这个词实在是有些滥俗，但还是决定用它来做开场白，感觉上一期杂志出版发行还是昨天的事情，而这一期的杂志制作却又马上要收尾了。 

2018年中美关系进入了一个敏感关键的阶段；2019年是中美邦交正常化40周年。这对同中国有着源远流长纽带的西雅图来说，是挑战更是机遇。将于2019年9月在西雅图召开的中美旅游峰会就是一个很好的例证。 

西雅图仍将是中国游客的首选之地，包括许多来体验近年来备受青睐的游轮旅行的游客， 这期我们为您深度解析从西雅图港出发的游轮。 

西雅图的持续增长有力地证明了本地区仍然是生活、创业和发展的绝佳去处。2018年西雅图房价虽有所下降，但市场仍然火热，多户类住宅尤为蓬勃发展，这期我们为您深度介绍本地区那些炙手可热的豪华多户住宅。 

随着西雅图的快速发展和多元化，越来越多的国际知名品牌入驻翡翠城，它们同本地设计品牌争奇斗艳，本期的购物篇为您呈上一幅绚丽的最时尚奢饰品画卷。唯美食与美酒不可错过。舌尖上的西雅图绝不会让您失望，这一期我们就为您盘点一下那些曾获得被誉为美食界奥斯卡奖的詹姆斯.彼尔德奖的餐厅，以及几家各具特色的豪华鸡尾酒吧。而喜爱艺术的您一定会喜欢阅读西雅图三家在国际上享誉盛名的艺术机构，绝对可以带给您听觉和视觉上的享受。无论西雅图的城市天际线如何变化，作为老牌城市地标的太空针塔仍然夺目，这一期您会了解它近期修缮后的一些新特色，包括世界上第一个旋转玻璃门。 

奢华生活并不只是一味地追求高价位，它更是一种生活方式，一种用心的(mindful)纵情自我。我们希望通过这本杂志将我们喜爱的物、事、人、地与与您分享，成为您在西雅图的好朋友和灵感。Keep Calm and Read On!