By James Shillinglaw Imperial Tours offers an upscale way to understand this giant country. When Guy met Nancy, it was love at first sight. Indeed, it was a common love of China that brought them together in Beijing 12 years ago—and eventually led them to create Imperial Tours, a boutique tour operator that specializes in high-end China experiences. Guy Rubin is British, with a background in financial services, but he recognized early on that China was a boom market,  » Read more »

By Elite Traveler Magazine October 14, 2009 – Enjoying a savory meal at some of the most elite and historical venues in China is now a reality thanks to Imperial Tours!  Specializing exclusively in luxury programs to China, Imperial Tours has launched two new culinary inspired "Imperial Moments" that can be incorporated into travel itineraries visiting Beijing: -A private meal in the Cheng Courtyard where menus from famous meals of Chinese modern history can be replicated -A spectacular banquet in an exclusive section of the Forbidden City "Our 'Imperial Moments'  » Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 5, 2009 Contact : Hilari Graff at Strategic Vision Tel: 914-881-9056/9020 hgraff@strategicvision.org Two New Culinary Inspired “Imperial Moments” in China to Enhance a Travel Experience SAN FRANCISCO, CA (October 5, 2009) – Enjoying a savory meal at some of the most elite and historical venues in China is now a reality thanks to Imperial Tours (www.imperialtours.net)!  » Read more »

Imperial Tours has launched two new culinary inspired "Imperial Moments" that can be incorporated into travel itineraries visiting Beijing:   A private meal in the Cheng Courtyard where menus from famous meals of Chinese modern history can be replicated [and a] banquet in an exclusive section of the Forbidden City. Dinner at Cheng Courtyard Guests of Imperial Tours now have the opportunity to dine at Cheng Courtyard, an aristocratic home bequeathed to Chairman Mao's personal chef (Chef Cheng),  » Read more »

What’s New in China for 2010 Nancy Kim and Guy Rubin are two of our top tried-and-tested China outfitters. As the heads of Imperial Tours (888-888-1970; imperialtours.net), this Beijing power couple creates itineraries for first-time visitors and committed Sino-philes who seek to understand the country’s complex cultures.  Their inside track includes a little black book of must-visit hotels, restaurants, spas, and everything in between, plus an impressive Rolodex of specialists. (New for 2010: Randall Peerenboom,  » Read more »