Trips to China

From the imperial grandeur of the Summer Palace in Beijing to a quaint, picturesque village on the outskirts of Hangzhou – ‘The Palace and a Village’ offers two unique resorts from which to discover China’s natural beauty and historic wonders.

5D4N Banyan Tree Yunnan Summer Retreat Against the serene backdrop of the time-honoured customs, Banyan Tree Lijiang offers the best sampler of its destination in a Lijiang Summer Retreat package. You will be delighted with the unique experiences, including accommodation in exquisite Naxi-inspired suites, heavenly Spa trwatments and drink at a bar with breathtaking views. [...]

4D3N Shangri-La Summer Retreat At 3,200m above sea level, take respite in natural Tibetan-style room set amidst the tranquil beauty of this distant mountain hideaway. Gyalthang Dzong Hotel invites you to enjoy a delightful experience with this scenic Shangri-La region of Yunnan and tuck into a hearty traditional hot pot dinner.

4D3N Banyan Tree Lijiang Summer Retreat Against the serene backdrop of the time-honoured customs, Banyan Tree Lijiang offers the best sampler of its destination in a Lijiang Summer Retreat package. You will be delighted with the unique experiences, including accommodation in exquisite Naxi-inspired suites, heavenly Spa trwatments and drink at a bar with breathtaking views.

Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing introduces a unique way to experience the rich architectural marvels of Beijing with an insider’s tour of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Discover Beijing experience features three nights accommodation for two at the resort, daily American breakfast, a complimentary Chinese tea ceremony, a guided Summer Palace tour and [...]

Retracing one of the most important trading routes of ancient civilisation, this remarkable tour follows in the footsteps of such legendary figures as Alexander the Great and Marco Polo. Crossing both Russia and China as well as some of the remotest former Soviet republics – Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – our journey will take in [...]

Modern comfort in an ancient wilderness… The Shangri-La Express guarantees you good living even in the remotest places. Our twin-berth cabins are the perfect private retreat, comfortably furnished and traditionally decorated with the varnished wood and brass reminiscent of a different age. Each includes a ‘Pullman’ table and deep armchair alongside a large picture window, [...]

It is said that Pingyao, a small town in central Shanxi, was the nation’s key financial center over a hundred years ago. The merchants from Shanxi Province were undoubtedly the most powerful and affluent of all merchants during the Qing Dynasty, when Pingyao held China’s wealth in its hands. With its power and affluence long [...]

Beijing • Great Wall • Ulaan Baatar • Terelj National Park • Lake Baikal • Irkutsk • Ekaterinburg • Moscow • St Petersburg USD $3,699 per person Tour prices DO NOT include international airfare & airport taxes. Take an epic journey traversing a quarter of the globe and across three incredible nations. From the charm [...]

Beijing • Great Wall • Xi’an • Terracotta Warriors • Jiayuguan • Dunhuang • Mogao Buddhist Caves • Turpan • Heavenly Lake • Kuqa • Taklamakan Desert • Kashgar • Shanghai USD $2,999 per person (twin-share) Tour prices DO NOT include international airfare and taxes. A journey along the ancient camel caravan route, traditionally bringing [...]