CHINA • Climb the watchtowers on a less visited section of the Great Wall. • Observe giant pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. • Learn traditional Chinese cooking, tai chi, and calligraphy from local masters.
DAYS 1–3 I BEIJING, CHINA Explore the cultural heart of Beijing on a private tour of the old city that includes Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City; then visit with a family in a traditional hutong neighborhood. Conquer the legendary Great Wall as you trek across the less visited Mutianyu section. Enjoy an evening of acrobatics and kung fu at the Red Theatre. The St. Regis Beijing | Meals: 2B, 2L, 1D
1 0 D AY S F R O M $ 3 ,9 9 5
DAYS 4–5 I BEIJING/XI’AN
YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM
Greet your final morning in Beijing with a private tai chi lesson at the Temple of Heaven. Fly to Xi’an and encounter the legendary terra-cotta warriors; then wander calligraphyetched tablets in the Forest of Steles and practice this ancient art form with a calligraphy expert. Prepare Chinese dumplings in the home of a local family. Sofitel Xi'an on Renmin Square Meals: 2B, 2D
Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on your trip, and you will meet other local experts as described in the itinerary.
DAYS 6–7 I XI’AN/CHENGDU
Prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability, and valid through December 2022. Single-traveler prices are available upon request. A surcharge may apply to certain travel dates based on holidays and local events. Airfare is not included in the price. Internal flights are an additional $700 per person (subject to change).
Survey Xi’an from atop its ancient walls, then ride the high-speed train to Chengdu. Meet the city’s most famous residents: the giant pandas that roam the bamboo-covered grounds of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Learn the age-old game of mah-jongg in lush Wangjianglou Park. The St. Regis Chengdu | Meals: 2B, 1D
INFORMATION When to go: This private expedition is offered yearround. You may request any dates that are convenient for you. COST
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Apr. 1–Dec. 31, 2021
$4,995 $5,195
$4,595 $4,795
$3,995 $4,195
Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2022
DAYS 8–10 I SHANGHAI Delve into Shanghai on private tours of its vibrant neighborhoods and intriguing museums. Ride the exhilarating Maglev (magnetic levitation) train to the airport on your final day. The Peninsula Shanghai | Meals: 3B, 1L
Above: The millennia-old Great Wall was built to protect the Chinese Empire against invaders from the north.
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