Combine the best that Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, and Taipei have to offer and cruise the magnificent Yangtze River along the way
Witness the contrast of China’s old and new in Beijing, Xi’an, Chongqing, Shanghai and Taipei as you visit sights of great historical and cultural significance. In Beijing, grab your bucket list, because you can tick off serious highlights: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and the Great Wall. Up the ante when you jump aboard one of China’s newest bullet trains and travel to Xi’an at speeds up to 300 kilometers per hour. Lively and lovely, Xi’an will surprise and delight with its more relaxed vibe, delicious food, and diverse cultural influences found in places like Muslim Quarter, the Great Mosque, and Xi’an Ancient City Wall. In the booming mega city of Chongqing, you will explore the unique layout, creative architecture, local culture, and the stunning views. Enjoy three nights cruising the Yangtze River between Chongqing and Yichang. Stand in awe of the commanding views that encompass the spectacular gorges found on route, including Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge. Capitalize on the chance to go ashore and visit historically significant sites along the way.
Read more
Disembark and travel to Shanghai for a sensational finale to the tour. Take in both the modern and ancient in this bustling metropolis that has blended its cultural influences with Chinese heritage in highlights like The Bund, Yuyuan Garden, and more. Make a final stop in Taipei and be impressed by its distinctly different history. With all four or five star hotels and onboard accommodation, daily breakfasts and other meals as indicated, transfers, local guides included, you’ll be inspired to add on optional activities to make this a complete and memorable China tour experience.
Immerse yourself in the big city bustle and beauty of Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai, as you explore the highlights of China’s ‘Golden Ring’. Arrive at the modern capital Beijing and be prepared for serious bucket list action. From the moment the tour starts, you’ll find so much to admire: walk across Tiananmen Square, cross the many thresholds of the Forbidden City, marvel at the thoughtful design balancing the natural and built environment of the Summer Palace, and ascend the remarkable Jinshanling section of the Great Wall. Travel by high speed train to Xi’an and discover the awe and might of the famous Terracotta Army. Xi’an is a total contrast to its Golden Ring counterparts, finding distinction in its red lantern-lined streets, wonderful food, and diversity you’d expect as the launch point for the Silk Road. Fly from Xi’an to Shanghai and discover why this city retains its name as Paris of the East. Visit iconic landmarks like Yuyuan Garden and the Bund, but discover a surprising side to Shanghai too – and indeed, China – when you enjoy a private dining experience in a 1930s colonial villa and then watch in awe at the acrobatic prowess of local artists who showcase their skills in a spectacular show of performance arts.
Read more
With any number of unique and special experiences woven into this wonderful itinerary – including an overnight stay at the Aman Summer Palace, a memorable dining experience of Beijing’s finest Peking Roast Duck, and a visit to Shanghai’s famous Jingdezhen Porcelain Shop, you’ll understand why this is our premier China luxury tour. Including accommodation at premium hotels, exceptional guides who are attentive to your needs, all in country transfers, our Luxury Tour Advantage Service and more, the only thing needed to complete this wonderful experience is you. Book today!
Looking for more? We can help. Ask us about designing custom luxury travel arrangements for any destination in China.
Come alive to the best of China, including its gorgeous national treasure, the giant panda. Immerse yourself in luxury at every stage of this tour which kicks off in Beijing, China’s modern capital. With seemingly everything done on a grand scale, Beijing offers a remarkable number of travel bucket list highlights: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, not to mention the visually stunning Jinshanling Great Wall, inner cities hutongs, Confucius Temple and more. With each offering insights to the China’s past and present, your time spent here is only enhanced further by unique experiences like staying overnight at the Aman Summer Palace Hotel or dining on the finest Peking Roast Duck. Travel to Xi’an, a city synonymous with red lanterns, ancient walls, and the Terracotta Army. Make beautiful travel memories in Chengdu visiting the world class Chengdu Research Base of Giant Pandas and learn how these endangered creatures are being cared for to help their population to grow. Your final destination on this best-of tour is Shanghai. Deservedly named Pearl of the Orient, Shanghai blends ancient tradition, old world glamor, and contemporary class. Explore the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, and XinTianDi for a taste of Shanghai style.
Read more
A tour that is rich in unique experiences only available to our luxury tour customers, such as our Luxury Tour Advantage service, you love the inclusion of the exceptional five star accommodation choices, vehicle transfers in Mercedes Benz, and attentive local English-speaking guides. Now could be the perfect time to dive into a little luxury and discover real China.
Looking for more? We can help. Ask us about designing custom luxury travel arrangements for any destination in China.
Your own private courtyard room at the Summer Palace. Exclusive access to exhibitions of rare treasures. Picnicking on the Jinshanling Great Wall. A sampan boat ride through exquisite Shennong Stream. These are just a few of the remarkable experiences you’ll enjoy on this luxury China tour. From the pomp and ceremony of the Forbidden City to the lively vibe of Xi’an and Shanghai, this 12 day tour is the chance to travel China in total style.
Read more
Arrive in Beijing for nearly five days of relaxed touring. Check off your bucket list, visiting Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall (Jinshanling Section), and more. Find inspiration and beauty at the Summer Palace when you overnight there at the exclusive boutique Aman Hotel. Immerse yourself in Xi’an’s lively energy and feel the power that continues to emanate from the Terracotta Army. Change tempo when you board the 5 star Yantzi Explorer and cruise this remarkable river, going ashore to delve into key points of interest along the way: Baiheliang Underwater Museum and Shennong Stream among them. Shanghai is the final stop on this luxury adventure and your time here will surprise and delight. Visit iconic landmarks like Yuyuan Garden and the Bund, but discover a totally different side to Shanghai – and indeed, China – when you enjoy a private dining experience in a 1930s colonial villa and then watch in awe at the acrobatic prowess of local artists who showcase their skills in a spectacular show of performance arts. Inclusive of all 11 nights luxury accommodation in every destination and onboard the Yangzi Explorer, a thoughtfully curated selection of exquisite dining and cultural experiences, 24/7 access to our Luxury Tour Advantage service, wonderful local guides who are passionate about their work, all transfers in Mercedes Benz vehicles as specified, and so much more, this is a tour for those with uncompromising taste in travel.
Looking for more? We can help. Ask us about designing custom luxury travel arrangements for any destination in China.
Explore China in the comfort of its outstanding high speed train network, visiting Beijing, Pingyao, Xi’an and Shanghai.
Start your tour in Beijing and visit your China bucket list highlights. Forbidden City, Summer Palace, the Mutianyu Great Wall and much more await. Experience a different China when you arrive in Pingyao, once a commercial capital. Synonymous with stunning ancient architecture and commercial pedigree, Pingyao will surprise and delight. From here you’ll board the bullet train to Xi’an, home of the famous Terracotta Army, China’s best preserved City Wall, and some of China’s most exciting food. Prepare yourself for hotpots and street food that inspires. The final stop on this 10 day high speed train adventure is Shanghai, a thriving international city that balances the blend of history, culture, and contemporary commercial pursuits to make for enlightening exploration. Visit The Bund, Shanghai Museum, and Yuyuan Garden among many other highlights.
Read more
Providing ample free time and the chance to enjoy a relaxed travel pace, this bullet train tour includes all accommodation at a choice of four and five star hotels, one night in a soft sleeper on the bullet train, all transfers, daily breakfasts, attentive bilingual guides in every destination, and the option to book additional tour activities. Ready to create your next travel memory? Book this high speed train adventure today!
Experience the best of China’s cultural, historical, and commercial highlights on this 10 day high speed train tour that includes Beijing, Luoyang, Xi’an, and Shanghai.
Start your adventure in the nation’s capital, Beijing. Tick off your China bucket list by visiting Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and Mutianyu Great Wall. Jump aboard the high speed train from Beijing to Luoyang where you’ll discover some of China’s most intriguing cultural relics at the Longman Grottoes and the cradle of Buddhism found in the Whitehorse Temple. Savor an authentic experience of Shaolin Kung Fu at the Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng. Return to Luoyang where you’ll climb aboard the high speed train to Xi’an, China’s ancient capital. Be amazed by the world’s most famous soliders, the Terracotta Army, as well as Xi’an’s other highlights, the City Wall, the Great Mosque, and fantastic food in Muslim Quarter. From here you’ll make your way to Shanghai, enjoying overnight bullet train travel in an onboard cabin. Enjoy the way Shanghai blends old and new, discovering exactly why international commerce is such a rich part of its history. You’ll visit the Bund, Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden and much more.
Read more
Including eight nights accommodation in a choice of four and five star hotels, one night in a soft sleeper on the bullet train, all transfers, daily breakfasts, knowledgeable, friendly guides who love what they do, and the chance to create unique travel memories as you discover China traveling by high speed train. Ready for adventure? Let’s book you in!
Make like the merchants of old on this 8 day taste of Silk Road adventure.
Launch the tour from Xi’an and explore this ancient capital’s highlights: the Terracotta Army, City Wall, Great Mosque, and fabulous Muslim Quarter. Enjoy the comfort of speedy bullet train travel as you move on to Jiayuguan with the extraordinary vistas of the Overhanging Great Wall and incredible Wei and Jin dynasty frescoes. Savor the Silk Road highlights of Dunhuang and Turpan, where you’ll experience once in a lifetime highlights: Mogao Caves, Crescent Lake, Echoing Sands Dune, Jiaohe Ruins, and the Flaming Mountain. Wrap up the tour in Urumqi, home of the Urumqi Grand Bazaar. Inclusive of 7 nights accommodation in four and five star hotels, a choice of first and second class seat bullet train travel between destinations, local knowledgeable guides in every destination, all transfers, and daily breakfasts, this Silk Road train tour is the ideal way to enjoy an authentic experience of this glorious region. Ready to book? Let’s do it!
Visit China’s modern and ancient capitals traveling by high speed train the full distance between Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai.
Launch your adventure in Beijing where you’ll discover some of China’s most iconic high cultural highlights. Tiannanmen Square, the Forbidden City, Summar Palace, and Mutianyu Great Wall await. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility provided by China’s expanding high speed train network as you climb aboard the high speed train to Xi’an. Come face to face with the world’s largest underground military, the Terracotta Army. Experience some of Xi’an’s other cultural icons when you visit the Great Mosque, Xi’an City Wall, snd fabulous Muslim Quarter. Board the overnight bullet train to Shanghai and arrive ready for adventure the next morning at your final destination. Learn about the international, commercial and colonial influences that pervade almost every corner of Shanghai, from the The Bund, to the Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden and more. Providing ample free time and the chance to enjoy a relaxed travel itinerary, which traveling by high speed trains, this tour includes all accommodation at a choice of four and five star hotels, one night in a soft sleeper on the bullet train, all transfers, daily breakfasts, attentive bilingual guides in every destination, and the option to book additional tour activities. Ready to create your next travel memory? Let’s book it today!
Allow your curiosity to be awakened on this 7 day tour of Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang, traveling by bullet train for the first portion of the tour.
Capturing the essence of the traditional local Bai minority people in each destination, you’ll have the chance to learn about their craft, food, industry, and lifestyle, while also taking in the many natural focal points along the way, including Kunming’s Stone Forest, Erhai Lake in Dali, and the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang. Local ancient towns are a rich trove of culture and history too. Dali Ancient Town and Shuhe Ancient Town profile the traditions of the Bai and Naxi people respectively. There’s every chance you’ll feel time has stood still as you peak through this window into China’s living past. Inclusive of all four and five star accommodation, daily breakfast, bullet train travel, all transfers, wonderful local guides in every destination, and a flexible itinerary based around train and road travel, this tour is a must for any western traveler wanting to see and experience the real China.
Over six days experience two incredible cities in China traveling by high speed train on the world’s fastest growing rail network.
A must for anyone taking their first China tour, kick start your adventure almost four full days in the bustling capital, Beijing. Find history at every corner as you walk in the footsteps of emperors, scholars, and everyday people through the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, the Mutianyu Great Wall, Confucius Temple, Imperial College Museum, Wudaoying Hutong, and more. Travel by high speed train between Beijing and the lively ancient capital, Xi’an. The contrast in energy and outlook between these two cities is remarkable. You’ll find as much history here, particularly in the renowned Terracotta Army and Xi’an City Wall. The quiet contemplative ambience of the Great Mosque is a welcome sanctuary, while Muslim Quarter will delight with its selection of tasty street food. Be sure to arrive hungry! Inclusive of all accommodation in centrally located four and five star hotels, transfers, high speed train travel, daily breakfast, wonderful local guides in each destination, and time within the scheduled itinerary to explore your own way, this tour is the perfect way to start creating your travel memories of China. Why not book today?
