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Luxury Tailor Made Travel

Tailor Made China: Wonders of Yunnan


14 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 south to meet Tibetan nomads in Lijiang 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, Yunnan Provence's Tibetan influences, 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

Stroll the culturally diverse local villages of Yunnan Province

Visit the stunning mountain landscape surrounding Songzanlin Monastery, an area known as the mythical Shangri-La

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/Lijiang | Tibetan Peaks
Day 9
Lijiang | Echoes of the Naxi Kingdom
Day 10
Lijiang/Zhongdian | Tibetan Melting Pot
Day 11
Zhongdian | Shades of Shangri-La
Day 12
Zhongdian/Shanghai | Port City to the World
Day 13
Shanghai | Rise of an Eastern Icon
Day 14
Depart Shanghai

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Enhance Your Journey

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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.

Shanghai Jewish Quarter

Encounter a rarely experienced side of Shanghai with an exploration of the city's Jewish Quarter.


Priced from $7,795 in January, February, March, November & December 2017

Priced from $8,695 in April, May, September & October 2017

Internal air economy class from $1,225 (Beijing/Xian/Chengdu/Lijiang; Zhongdian/Kunming/Shanghai)

This journey entails some active elements and elevations exceeding 10,000 feet.

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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