Rob O'Leary

China Travel Expert

Enriched by centuries of history, yet still shrouded in mystery, a luxury holiday to China opens up a whole host of discoveries. A place where modernity fuses with tradition, the heart of the Far East has both entranced and mystified us. China offers a cultural adventure like nowhere else but to really get under its skin, head into Shaolin temples to master the art of kung fu and discover a tremendous sense of peace.

Rob O'Leary

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Chengdu, Yunnan & Shanghai: Highlands and Hill Tribes in Southern China

Ideal length: 14 nights

Best of China: A Luxury Holiday Filled with Ancient History

Ideal length: 14 nights

Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai: Master the Art of Kung Fu on a Luxury Holiday to Imperial China

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An ancient country with a fascinating history, spectacular landscapes, vibrant culture and cities at the height of modernity, China ticks all the boxes and should be at the top of any travel bucket-list.
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LUXURY HOLIDAYS TO CHINA

Enriched by centuries of history, a luxury holiday to China opens up a whole host of discoveries. A place where modernity fuses with tradition, this entrancing country has amazed and mystified us. China offers a cultural adventure like nowhere else. To really get under its skin, head into Shaolin temples to master the art of kung fu where you’ll discover a tremendous sense of peace, or dive head first into the bustling city scene of intoxicating Shanghai.

TOURING A LAND OF MYSTERY

Enthusiasts of culture, history, and cuisine will each find China an exceptional destination for a tailor made holiday to some of the country’s most noteworthy regions. China is a country with deep roots in traditional values and a sense of pride for their past, making it an optimal location for our experts to craft a once in a lifetime exploration of such a fascinating part of the world.

LUXURY HOLIDAYS IN CHINA

THE MAGIC OF THE SOUTH

From Guilin to Yunnan, southern China is brimming with dramatic landscapes, storybook towns, and a history that leaves even the most discerned traveller delightfully enchanted. A tailormade tour through the region’s peaks and valleys, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and colourful monasteries, will awaken the senses of families and couples alike. Visit one of the deepest canyons in the world, Tiger Leaping Gorge, and marvel at the Naxi architecture of Lijiang.

EXPERIENCE THE IMPERIAL CITY

A city with as many hidden treasures as it has iconic ones, Beijing is the epicenter of ancient Chinese culture. Our local tour guides will lead you on beguiling tour of some of the worlds most well-known sites, from the Summer Palace to the 15th Century Forbidden City. Venture towards a part of the Great Wall less traversed by the masses with the help of our on-site expert, followed by a private Taiji lesson and intimate dinner at an authentic eatery.

LUXURY IN SHANGHAI

With its spellbinding bells and whistles, Shanghai is our favourite destination to experience luxury in China. A city with as much splendor and prosperity within the city walls as within the hotel interiors, a luxury holiday in Shanghai is made complete with a stay at one of the city’s most prominent establishments. Spend your days exploring the city’s gardens and pavilions and your nights dining on award-winning cuisine, surrounded by the opulence of this lavish metropolis.

China Highlights

An ancient country with a fascinating history, spectacular landscapes, vibrant culture and cities at the height of modernity, China ticks all the boxes and should be at the top of any travel bucket-list.

LUXURY HOTELS IN CHINA

Unlike any other country in the world, China offers its guests an extensive range of luxury hotels that mimic the same undeniable quality - and you wonder what keeps us coming back for more. From the boutique to the spectacular, the properties in China are sprinkled with qualities not every country can match. Whether staying in a quaint, historical town, finding peace under traditional terracotta rooftops, or swimming laps alfresco at one of Shanghai’s jaw-dropping displays of 1920’s architecture, it’s a country undoubtedly equipped to please any kind of traveller.

RESIDE IN A PALACE

There’s no hotel name quite as synonymous with luxury - and in this case, tranquility - as the Aman properties. At the Aman Summer Palace in Beijing, you’ll feel worlds away from the city bustle while remaining only minutes from the East Gate - the main entrance into the palace itself. Every detail from the bamboo gardens to the exquisite pavilions exude a personality of authenticity, heritage, and affluence. Tastefully formed around peaceful lake Kunming, this one of a kind hotel is as traditionally elegant as they come.

STAY IN SHANGHAI

Shanghai, the Paris of the East, has as many luxury hotels as its European counterpart. Many equipped with dreamy rooftop terraces and numerous fine-dining ventures, the rise in Shanghai opulence has yet to see an end. For an immersive experience in 1920’s Art Deco, the Peninsula on the Huangpu River is a chic option for design lovers. Alternatively, the Waldorf Astoria is a destination for those eager to marvel at the colonial architecture still prevalent in Shanghai today.

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    "Take a Taiji lesson with a Taiji master in the central Jingsan Park"

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