Day One  Depending on what time you arrrive in Xi'an, you might want to take a stroll around the city to get yourself acquainted with this bustling metropolis. Most impressive are the well-preserved city wall and the Bell Tower, the latter being the central-most point of Xi'an. Just south of the Bell Tower is Shuyuanmen, a traditional street full of antique and craft shops. This evening you will be treated to a private dumpling and noodle-making lesson.  » Read more »

The Chinese consider gardens a serious art form and as with painting, sculpture and poetry aim to attain in their design the balance, harmony, proportion and variety that are considered essential to life. In fact there is a saying which goes, 'the garden is an artistic recreation of nature; a landscape painting in three dimensions" . Through a combination of such natural elements as rock, water, trees and flowers and such artificial elements as architecture,  » Read more »

Day One  You will be met at the gate of Shanghai's International Airport by airport VIP staff who will lead you through immigration, baggage claim and customs. Your China Host will then meet you after you have claimed your luggage and passed through customs.  The China Host will accompany you during the remainder of your stay in China (our China Host acts as a personal concierge to you throughout your stay in China,  » Read more »

Day One You will arrive in the literary utopia of Shangri-La this afternoon.  As the altitude at the Banyan Tree Ringha is about 11,000 feet, your first task is to acclimatize to the thin air.  (Banyan Tree – Suite**) (B, L.) This afternoon has been left free for you to enjoy the hotel property.  Those who have the energy are invited to join a guide for a gentle trek.  Your stay in this area affords you a fascinating glimpse into Tibetan life,  » Read more »

  Day One  You will be met at the gate of Shanghai's International Airport by airport VIP staff who will lead you through immigration, baggage claim and customs. Your China Host will then meet you after you have claimed your luggage and passed through customs.  The China Host will accompany you during the remainder of your stay in China (our China Host acts as a personal concierge to you throughout your stay in China,  » Read more »