The journey
From the gilded halls of the Forbidden City to the neon skyline of the Bund, from a private dinner inside a Qing-era courtyard to a rooftop tasting menu above Shenzhen's skyline — this is the China most travellers never get to see. We move you between cities by private high-speed rail cabins and chauffeured limousines, with curated cultural access, Michelin-starred dining and discreet hospitality at every step.
Journey Outline
- 01
Beijing
Royal Beijing — Forbidden City & courtyard dining
Private access through the Forbidden City, Summer Palace at dawn, Great Wall by helicopter (optional) and a Qing-era courtyard banquet hosted in a hutong residence.
- 02
Xi'an
Xi'an — Terracotta Warriors, privately
After-hours visit to the Terracotta Army, Tang-dynasty private performance and a curated calligraphy salon inside the old city walls.
- 03
Shanghai
Shanghai — Bund glamour & Michelin nights
Bund-facing heritage suites, an Art Deco tailoring atelier, Michelin tasting menus and a private Huangpu River cruise.
- 04
Suzhou & Hangzhou
Garden Jiangnan — Suzhou & Hangzhou
Classical garden visits with a private scholar, silk-atelier tea sessions and a sunset boat across West Lake.
- 05
Shenzhen & Hong Kong
Futuristic finale — Shenzhen to Hong Kong
Design studio visits in Shenzhen, a rooftop tasting menu above the skyline, and a final harbour-view stay in Hong Kong.