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Luxury Tailor Made Travel

Tailor Made China: Beijing to Shanghai


13 days

Private Journey

Travel with your private party on this Luxury Tailor Made Journey, departing when you choose and with expert local guides leading the way; you can even customize the itinerary to your interests.

Embark on an immersive journey revealing China's enduring icons, including a remarkably preserved section of the Great Wall, the mysterious Terra Cotta Warriors and the furry pandas of Chengdu. Continue southeast to cruise along the towering banks of the Li River and then northeast to experience cosmopolitan Shanghai.

A&K Advantages

Experience a vast array of China's local flavors, exploring Beijing's celebrated landmarks, Xian's archaeological treasures, and Shanghai's captivating contrast of old and new

Enjoy three unforgettable days of exploration in Beijing, taking a thrilling pedicab ride through winding neighborhood lanes and strolling a remote section of the Great Wall

Take in Xian's incomparable Terra Cotta Warriors and explore the city's vibrant Muslim Quarter

Encounter China's iconic ambassadors at the Chengdu Panda Breeding & Research Center

Explore the natural wonders of Guilin and Yangshuo, and enjoy a tranquil cruise down the Li River

Discover the many sides of cosmopolitan Shanghai, from its ancient water town of Zhujaijaio, to its future ambitions revealed in the Urban Planning Exhibition Hall

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1
Arrive Beijing, China
Day 2
Beijing | The Great Wall & Summer Place
Day 3
Beijing | From Ming Dynasty to Modern Day
Day 4
Beijing/Xian | Artifacts of a Lost Empire
Day 5
Xian | The Terra Cotta Warriors
Day 6
Xian/Chengdu | A Taste of Sichuan Province
Day 7
Chengdu | Encountering the Endangered Panda
Day 8
Chengdu/Guilin | Dramatic Landscapes
Day 9
Guilin | Cruising the Li River
Day 10
Guilin/Shanghai | Port City to the World
Day 11
Shanghai | Markets, Gardens & Teahouses
Day 12
Shanghai | Evolution of an Eastern Icon
Day 13
Depart Shanghai

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Enhance Your Journey

Elevate your experience with a host of options available for an additional cost.

Accommodation Options

Alternate hotels and room upgrades are available for this journey.

Forbidden City: VIP Access

Gain exclusive access to a restricted hall of Beijing's Forbidden City.

Beijing & Shanghai: Burgeoning Art Scenes

Delve deeper into China's emerging contemporary art market with visits to Beijing's Factory 798 and/or Shanghai's M-50 art galleries.


Priced from $6,995 in January, February, March, November & December 2017

Priced from $7,595 in April, May, September & October 2017

Internal air economy class from $1,035 (Beijing/Xian/Chengdu/Guilin/Shanghai)

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy for 2017. Please call for 2018 pricing. Additional supplements may apply for travel over holidays, festivals and special events. Subject to availability.


Preparing for Your Journey

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Essential Information

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Passports & Visas

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CDC Information

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