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9 days from $2,699 per person
Your 9 day privately guided tour features 5-star Shangri-La Hotels, 14 meals, in-depth sightseeing with your own private car, driver and guide, luggage handling, all on-tour transportation and 2 internal flights.
Quite unlike any other tour… Our uniquely-designed program puts you in control! In the intimate company of your own personal car, driver and guide, you’ll experience the best of China at a leisurely pace tailored to your comfort. Visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, savor Dim Sum, venture through the narrow lanes of Old Beijing and pursue your own passions in China’s most exciting city… Your car, driver and guide are at your service for an unforgettable day in Shanghai!
Beijing, Xian and Shanghai, China
Engaging Discoveries
Your own personal Tai Chi master leads a private class on the resplendent grounds of the Summer Palace.
- Assist in the restoration of the Great Wall at a remote section where reconstruction is ongoing and the tourists are few!
- Touch Antiquity in Xian, an exciting opportunity to handle ancient artifacts from China’s 6,000-year history!
- “Fly” from the airport to downtown Shanghai on the Maglev train, traveling more than 250 miles per hour!
- This trip is available with professional, bi-lingual guides fluent in their own local dialect plus a variety of other languages like Spanish, Italian, Chinese and many others.
- 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Day 1 - Luxury awaits you in Beijing
You’ll be greeted upon arrival and escorted by chauffeured car to the Shangri-La Hotel.
Day 2 - Out and about in Beijing
Sightseeing with your private car, driver and guide includes Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven .
Meals B,L
Day 3 - Special visit to the Great Wall
Travel by private car to a remote section of the Great Wall, where reconstruction is ongoing and visitors are rare. Assist the effort by placing your own brick in the wall and then visit a nearby commune for lunch. Back in the city, explore by rickshaw through the narrow lanes of a hutong and see the iconic Olympic venues.
Meals B,L
Day 4 - Tai Chi at the Summer Palace
A private Tai Chi class on the lovely grounds of the Summer Palace promises an auspicious start to your day. Fly to Xian and transfer by private car to the 5-star Shangri-La Hotel. Meals B,L
Day 5 - The amazing Terra Cotta Army
Tour the Terra Cotta Warriors Museum to learn about China’s greatest archaeological discovery! After lunch, your car and driver are at your disposal to explore as you wish.
Meals B,L
Day 6 - Touch Antiquity and on to Shanghai
Touch Antiquity with curators at the Shaanxi History Museum, examining and handling priceless ancient artifacts. Savor Xian’s famous dumplings at lunch and fly to Shanghai where the MagLev Train whisks you downtown to check in at the Shangri-La Hotel.
Meals B,L
Day 7 - Sightseeing... Shanghai style!
Your private tour takes you along the historic waterfront Bund and through the highly regarded collections of the Shanghai Museum. Stroll in Yu Yuan Garden, explore the classic architecture and hip boutiques of Xin Tiandi and sit down to a delightful Dim Sum lunch.
Meals B,L
Day 8 - Shanghai as you please
Your personal car, driver and guide are at your service for 8 hours today. This is a wonderful opportunity to pursue your interests with our friendly and knowledgeable guide.
Meals B
Day 9 - Farewell to Shanghai
Your private car and driver await this morning to drive you to the airport.
Meals B
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