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Arrive Beijing
Met at airport with private transfer to your luxury hotel. Welcome and settle in.
Bespoke · Refined access to the cultural heart
Imperial China Bespoke
12 days · From USD 7,500 per person · Beijing · Xi'an · Suzhou · Shanghai
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Overview
A reference itinerary for our Bespoke tier. Twelve days through China's most refined cultural destinations, with luxury 5-star international hotels (Aman, Peninsula, Mandarin Oriental tier), senior specialist guides where available, and exclusive experiences arranged in advance through our partner network. This is a sample structure — your actual journey will be entirely your own.
Duration
12 days
From
USD 7,500
per person
Tier
Bespoke
Service Level
Bespoke tier
Suite-level rooms at 5-star international hotels. Mercedes V-Class private vehicles. Senior specialist guides. Private experiences arranged where available. Dedicated trip designer 24/7 on WhatsApp.
Best For
- ● Discerning travelers wanting depth + luxury
- ● Anniversary or milestone trips
- ● Cultural connoisseurs
Highlights
What makes this journey distinct
- ✦ Forbidden City with senior specialist guide
- ✦ Suzhou classical gardens (UNESCO)
- ✦ 5-star international hotels (Aman / Peninsula / Mandarin Oriental tier)
- ✦ Calligraphy or tea ceremony with masters (where bookable)
- ✦ Special access experiences arranged through partners
- ✦ Reservations at top-tier restaurants
- ✦ 1st-class domestic travel
Day by Day
The Itinerary
02
Imperial Beijing
Forbidden City with private specialist guide. Hutong walking tour. Fine dining evening reservation.
03
Great Wall
Private transport to Mutianyu or Jinshanling (less-visited section). Optional helicopter return.
04
Beijing → Xi'an
1st-class high-speed train or private flight.
05
Terracotta Warriors
Terracotta Warriors with senior specialist guide. Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Evening at one of Xi'an's top restaurants.
06
Xi'an → Suzhou
Flight transfer. Check in to luxury hotel.
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Suzhou Classical Gardens
Visit several UNESCO classical gardens with a garden specialist — Master of the Nets, Humble Administrator's, Lion Forest.
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Cultural Experiences
Calligraphy or tea ceremony with master (where bookable). Silk atelier visit. Optional Suzhou-style cooking session.
09
Suzhou Day
Free day with curator suggestions — boat ride on Grand Canal, Tongli water town day trip, or rest.
10
Suzhou → Shanghai
Private transfer to your Shanghai luxury hotel.
11
Shanghai
West Bund museums and contemporary galleries. Evening fine dining reservation.
12
Departure
Private airport transfer.
What's Included
Inclusions
- ✓ Suite-level accommodations at 5-star international hotels
- ✓ Mercedes V-Class with English-speaking driver
- ✓ Senior specialist guides where requested
- ✓ All meals incl. select fine dining reservations
- ✓ Exclusive experiences arranged where possible
- ✓ Dedicated trip designer 24/7
- ✓ Domestic 1st-class flights or train compartments
- ✓ Airport VIP services
Not Included
Exclusions
- ○ International flights (we can arrange)
- ○ China visa (we provide white-glove support)
- ○ Optional helicopter / private jet upgrades
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