China offers an incredible journey through 5,000 years of history, from the Great Wall and Forbidden City to ultramodern Shanghai skyscrapers. Experience diverse landscapes ranging from karst mountains in Guilin to the Tibetan Plateau, savor world-renowned cuisine, and witness the fusion of ancient traditions with state-of-the-art technology.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Aman Summer Palace Beijing
The most exclusive hotel in China, occupying restored Ming Dynasty pavilions adjacent to the Summer Palace grounds. Guests enjoy exclusive before-hours and after-hours access to the Summer Palace as part of a unique stay that money can't buy at any other hotel.
Peninsula Beijing
An icon of Beijing luxury on Wangfujing with the famous Rolls-Royce fleet, impeccable service, and a wellness center that's consistently ranked among Asia's finest. The Jing restaurant serves Michelin-starred Cantonese cuisine with views over Goldfish Lane.
Mandarin Oriental Pudong Shanghai
Occupying floors 60-93 of the 632m Shanghai Tower with breathtaking Bund and skyline views from the world's second tallest building. Multiple award-winning restaurants including Yi by Jereme Leung serving elevated Chinese cuisine with sky-high Pudong panoramas.
Amanfayun Hangzhou
Hidden within a restored tea farmer's village adjacent to the 1,700-year-old Lingyin Temple, surrounded by bamboo forests and tea plantations. Individual farmhouses converted to 47 private villas offering unparalleled immersion in traditional Chinese landscape.
The Temple House Chengdu
Contemporary luxury masterpiece built around a restored Qing Dynasty temple courtyard in central Chengdu. The award-winning Tempura Japanese restaurant and the ME spa are highlights, while the architectural integration of 300-year-old temple structures with minimalist modern design is extraordinary.
Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai at Puxi
Refined sanctuary on Weihai Road featuring the legendary Shang-High Bar on the 37th floor and two Michelin-recognized restaurants. Elegant rooms blend classical European elegance with Chinese design elements in Shanghai's upscale Jing'an district.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet
The world's most avant-garde dining experience: a single 10-seat private table where a 20-course tasting menu is served with synchronized audio, video, scent, and light creating complete sensory immersion. Considered one of the most innovative restaurants on earth, with years-long waiting list.
T'ang Court (The Langham Hong Kong)
Three-Michelin-star Cantonese restaurant serving refined southern Chinese cuisine in a elegant dragon-motif dining room. Signature dishes include braised abalone, XO sauce fried rice, and the legendary double-boiled soups prepared daily by master chefs from Hong Kong.
Chengdu's Yu Zhi Lan
Three-Michelin-star Sichuan restaurant offering an elevated interpretation of classical Sichuan cuisine by Chef Lan Guijun. The multi-course tasting menu reinterprets street food classics into refined artistry, with premium local ingredients sourced daily from Chengdu markets.
TRB Hutong Beijing
Michelin-starred restaurant by Chef Ignace Lecleir housed inside a restored 600-year-old Buddhist temple courtyard near the Forbidden City. The menu blends French technique with Chinese ingredients in a setting of breathtaking historical beauty.
The Ledge by Sichuan Moon
Award-winning restaurant in the Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai offering stunning Bund views alongside Chef Yi Long's refined modern Sichuan cuisine. The open kitchen allows guests to watch China's top culinary talents create seasonal dishes using premium Chinese ingredients.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Private Great Wall Sunrise Charter
Charter a private section of the Jinshanling or Simatai Great Wall at dawn, arriving with a personal guide before any other visitors. Champagne breakfast as the sun rises over the unrestored wild wall is an unrepeatable Chinese experience.
Emperor's Palace Museum Private After-Hours Tour
Exclusive guided access to the Forbidden City after regular closing hours with a senior museum curator. Explore the inner court palaces, imperial treasure halls, and ceremonial spaces without the 80,000 daily visitors, experiencing the palace as emperors did in twilight.
Silk Road Private Jet Circuit
Private jet journey through western China's ancient Silk Road corridor visiting Dunhuang Mogao Caves, Jiayuguan Fort, Zhangye Rainbow Mountains, and Turpan grape valleys with expert art historian guides and luxury boutique hotel accommodations.
Terracotta Army VIP Research Access
Special research access to the Terracotta Army archaeological site beyond tourist barriers with a lead archaeologist explaining ongoing excavations. Access to conservation laboratories where warriors are restored offers extraordinary insight into the UNESCO site.
Li River Private Dragon Boat Cruise
Private traditional bamboo and dragon boat journey along the Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo with gourmet Guangxi lunch prepared on board. Personal guide explains the karst geology and local Zhuang minority culture of this UNESCO landscape.
Tibetan Buddhist Monastery Immersion
Exclusive multi-day arranged stay with Tibetan lamas at Labrang Monastery in Gansu or Sera Monastery in Lhasa. Morning prayer ceremonies, private dharma lessons, and traditional Tibetan meals offer spiritual and cultural depth impossible through regular tourism.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La Hotel Pudong Shanghai
Award-winning spa inspired by the ancient healing traditions of the Himalayan kingdom of Shambhala. Features treatment rooms built of Himalayan stone, private couple's suites, and the signature CHI Balance body treatment combining ancient Chinese herbs with modern massage techniques.
Peninsula Spa Beijing
The Peninsula's signature wellness facility occupying an entire floor with a 25m pool, steam and sauna, and treatment rooms featuring the proprietary Peninsula Radiance Collection. The Traditional Chinese Medicine program with certified TCM practitioners is particularly acclaimed.
Aman Spa at Aman Summer Palace
Intimate spa within the Ming Dynasty pavilion complex offering treatments integrating Chinese medicinal herb traditions with Aman's global wellness expertise. The qigong and tai chi garden sessions in the palace grounds at dawn are uniquely restorative.
ESPA at Ritz-Carlton Chengdu
ESPA's first China flagship in the Ritz-Carlton Chengdu's lower floors, featuring 12 treatment rooms, indoor heated pool, hydrotherapy facilities, and a dedicated menu of treatments inspired by Sichuan's unique medicinal herb culture, including chili and Sichuan pepper body treatments.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Car
- Private chauffeur with luxury sedan from $150-300/day in Beijing and Shanghai; high-end car rental with driver from Europcar or Hertz China $200-400/day for premium brands including Mercedes S-Class and BMW 7 Series
- Air
- Private jet charters available from Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu airports; helicopter transfers from Shanghai's waterfront helipad to Hangzhou from $800-1500 per charter; seaplane services to Qingdao coast
- Airport
- VIP meet-and-greet services at Beijing Capital, Shanghai Pudong, and major airports from $150-300 per arrival/departure including fast-track immigration, porter service, and private lounge access; arrange through hotel concierge