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A 10-Day Premium Journey Through the Middle Kingdom

Timeless China

Day 1 – Arrival in Beijing

Welcome to the Imperial Capital

Arrive in Beijing, where your personal concierge greets you at the airport and escorts you to your luxury hotel (Aman Summer Palace / Rosewood Beijing).

Evening at leisure with optional Peking Duck dinner at the legendary Quanjude Restaurant.

Day 2 – Beijing: Imperial Heritage

Private tour of the Forbidden City & Hutongs

  • Exclusive early-access tour of the Forbidden City with a historian guide.
  • Explore Tiananmen Square and take a rickshaw ride through Beijing’s Hutongs.
  • Tea ceremony experience with a local tea master.
    Evening: Attend the mesmerizing Kung Fu show at Red Theatre.
Day 3 – Beijing: The Great Wall Experience

Walk on History

  • Helicopter transfer to a secluded section of the Mutianyu Great Wall for a crowd-free walk.
  • Champagne toast overlooking the majestic wall.
  • Lunch at Brickyard Retreat, a boutique eco-lodge.
    Return to Beijing for a serene spa evening.

Day 6 – Guilin: Land of Painted Scenery

Fly to Guilin — China’s landscape painting come to life.

  • Check into the Banyan Tree Yangshuo or Shangri-La Guilin.
  • Sunset cruise on the Li River, surrounded by karst peaks.
  • Dinner under the stars by the riverside.

Day 4 – Xi’an: City of Ancient Warriors

Morning flight to Xi’an.

  • Visit the awe-inspiring Terracotta Army with VIP access to the excavation pit.
  • Private dumpling-making session with a master chef.
    Stay at Sofitel Legend People’s Grand Hotel Xi’an or W Xi’an.
    Evening: Tang Dynasty cultural performance dinner.

Day 5 – Xi’an: Old City Charm

  • Walk atop the Ancient City Wall or cycle its ramparts.
  • Visit the Muslim Quarter for local delicacies and handcrafted souvenirs.
  • Private calligraphy workshop at a local studio.
    Evening at leisure.

 Day 7 – Yangshuo: Rural Elegance

  • Private bamboo raft ride on the Yulong River.
  • Visit a local tea plantation for a tasting and lunch with panoramic views.
  • Optional hot-air balloon flight over karst hills.
    Evening cultural show by Impression Liu Sanjie on the river.

Day 8 – Shanghai: The City of the Future

Fly to Shanghai, the dynamic fusion of East and West.

  • Check into The Peninsula or The PuLi Hotel & Spa.
  • Stroll along The Bund for sunset views.
  • Michelin-starred dinner at Ultraviolet or Fu He Hui.
Day 9 – Shanghai: Culture & Modernity
  • Explore Yu Garden and the Old French Concession with a private art curator.
  • Visit Shanghai Museum for exclusive insights into dynastic art.
  • Afternoon shopping on Nanjing Road or at Taikoo Li Qiantan.
    Evening river cruise along the Huangpu River, watching Shanghai’s skyline illuminate the night.
Day 10 – Departure

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before your private transfer to the airport.

Depart with memories of a land where history whispers through palaces and tomorrow shines in glass towers.