In recent years, tennis has emerged as one of the most prolific sports in China, on both a professional and amateur level.  This can be credited to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the relatively new emergence of high ranked players throughout Asia, and China's investments in the grassroots of tennis. Only within the past 10 years have Chinese tennis players rose to prominence. The success of tennis stars like now-retired Li Na,  » Read more »

Earplugs may be needed during China's Formula One World Championship races held this year at the $250 million Shanghai International Circuit from April 10 to April 12. This unique track features world class viewing areas and grandstands all around the course, getting spectators closer to the long straights, sweeping curves and tight and technical turns that characterize this circuit. Before the current track, China's Grand Prix was held in a paddy field and viewing was minimal.  » Read more »

China has an extensive and snaking history with golf where the sport is not only considered luxury, but also taboo.  Recorded as early as 1000AD, Chuiwan was an ancient Chinese game reminiscent of modern golf. Played with clubs, balls, and strict etiquette, the objective was to drive the balls into various hand-dug pits. Although there is no concise origin of golf, many believe this game traveled along the silk road with much influence.  » Read more »

When considering the riddled history of China, many don't often realize the traditional emphasis placed on art. Some ancient Chinese pottery can be dated back to the Neolithic era, and beautiful calligraphy, paintings and jade works commissioned by Emperors from the first centuries can be seen pristinely preserved in many museums around the world.  Although recent headlines about China tend to me more economic, don't be fooled, China is quickly becoming an innovative beacon for the modern art world.   » Read more »

   Take your trip to China to unparalleled heights, courtesy of the new partnership between Imperial Tours and Presidential Private Jet Vacations. Now flexibility and luxury intersect at a point of perfection that will make each and every moment of your visit to the Middle Kingdom…Imperial. Over the course of seventeen days you will experience and personally connect with the extensive culture, history and beauty that define both ancient and contemporary China,  » Read more »