Best Time

Apr - Oct

Ideal Length

15 Days

Flight Time

7 - 10 Hours

Currency

Yuan

Language

Mandarin

China

China is a populous nation in East Asia whose vast landscape encompasses grassland, desert, mountains, lakes, rivers and more than 14,000km of coastline. Capital Beijing mixes modern architecture with historic sites such as the Forbidden City palace complex and Tiananmen Square. Shanghai is a skyscraper-studded global financial centre. The iconic Great Wall of China runs east-west across the country's north.

Day 1: Arrival in Beijing

Morning: VIP airport greeting with fast-track immigration Private transfer to your luxury hotel, Check in at Aman Summer Palace or Rosewood Beijing

Afternoon: At leisure, optional spa treatment

Evening: Dinner at leisure at a fine Dinning Specialty Restaurant

Overnight in Beijing

Day 2: Forbidden City & Hutong Discovery

Morning: Private tour of Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City (skip-the-line access)

Afternoon: Lunch at TRB Hutong, a Michelin-recommended Restaurant, Hutong Rickshaw tour with tea ceremony at a Local courtyard home

Evening: Peking Opera or Kung Fu show with VIP seats

Overnight in Beijing

Day 3: Great Wall (Mutianyu or Jinshanling)

Morning: Private chauffeur to the Great Wall (Mutianyu) by helicopter (optional upgrade)

Afternoon: Gourmet picnic on the Wall

Evening: Return via luxury vehicle, stop at 798 Art District for a private gallery tour

Overnight in Beijing

Day 4: Xi’an

Morning: Travel to Xi’an, Business class flight to Xi’an, Sofitel Legend People's Grand Hotel Xi'an

Afternoon: visit to the Ancient City Wall and Muslim Quarter

Evening: Private dumpling-making class and dinner

Overnight at XI’an

Day 5: Terracotta Army (VIP Access)

Morning: Private guided tour of the Terracotta Warriors, with behind-the-scenes museum visit

Afternoon: Lunch at a countryside organic restaurant

Evening: Tang Dynasty dance show with royal banquet dinner.

Overnight in Xi’an

Pandas & Culture in Chengdu

Morning: Check In The Temple House or Waldorf Astoria Chengdu, Visit the Dujiangyan Panda Base with keeper experience

Afternoon: Private Sichuan cooking class with a local chef

Evening: Explore Wide and Narrow Alleys (Kuanzhai Xiangzi)

Overnight in Chengdu

Day 7: Leisure & Hot Pot

Morning: Spa morning or optional day trip to Mount Qingcheng (UNESCO site)

Afternoon: At Leisure

Evening: Hot pot dining at a luxury rooftop venue with river Views

Overnight in Chengdu

Day 8: Fly to Guilin → Yangzhou

Morning: Fly to Guilin, Check-in at resort set in the karst mountains, Banyan Tree Yangzhou or Alila Yangzhou

Afternoon: Enjoy Li River Cruise (luxury class) from Guilin to Yangzhou

Evening: Sunset cocktail boat ride on the Yulong Rivex

Overnight in Yangzhou

Day 9: Countryside Biking & Cooking Class

Morning: Private biking tour through rice fields & villages Bamboo raft ride

Afternoon: Cooking class in a traditional farm kitchen

Evening: Dinner at a Specialty Restaurant

Overnight in Yangzhou

DAY 10

Morning: Fly into Shanghai

Afternoon: Arrival in Shanghai, Transfer to hotel on the Bund: The Peninsula Shanghai or Aman yangyun

Evening: Huangpu River night cruise with champagne

Overnight in Shanghai

Day 11: Modern vs. Old Shanghai

Morning: Private tour of Yuyuan Garden, Old Town, and French Concession

Afternoon: Lunch at Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet (if available; book far in advance)

Evening: Visit to Shanghai Tower VIP observatory

Overnight in Shanghai

Day 12: Art, Shopping & Farewell Dinner

Morning: After a leisurely Breakfast

Afternoon: Explore M50 Art District or Long Museum West Bund, Tailor-made qipao or custom suit fitting

Evening: Farewell dinner at Jean Georges on the Bund

Overnight in Shanghai

Day 13: Departure

Morning: Private airport transfer with VIP departure lounge access

Optional Upgrades & Extras

  • Helicopter ride over the Great Wall
  • Private jet between cities
  • Personal photographer for parts of the trip
  • Mandarin-speaking concierge throughout

INCLUDES

  • 3 Nights hotel in Beijing with Breakfast
  • 2 Nights hotel in XI’an with Breakfast
  • 2 Night hotel in Chengdu with Breakfast
  • 2 Night hotel in Yangzhou with Breakfast
  • 3 Night hotel in Shanghai with Breakfast
  • Visit to the temples mentioned in the itinerary
  • Sightseeing as per Itinerary
  • Return Airport Transfers
  • All land Transport as Per Itinerary

ADDITIONAL LUXURY SERVICES

  • PRIVATE TRANSFERS: Private transfers between airports, hotels and sightseeing for convenience.
  • Chartered Flights: Available for seamless travel.
  • EXPERT GUIDES: Hire private guides for tours to get personalized experiences.
  • FINE DINING EXPERINCES: Recommendations and making reservations at top restaurants in advance.
  • Fully Vegan: Fine dining options available on request.
  • SPA: Book specialty spa treatments ahead of time, especially in high-demand resorts.

Conditions:

  • *** Hotels are subject to availability
  • *** Rates are subject to change without Prior Notice

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