Private journey
Imperial China Revealed
Understand how imperial institutions, everyday life, and modern Beijing connect through a private, unhurried introduction to China.
Why this journey
From the geometry of the Forbidden City to the intimacy of a hutong morning, move from power and ceremony toward the living city beneath them.
Journey at a glance
Route: Beijing
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
From: USD 4,800 per person
Preferred stays
Preferred stays: The PuXuan Hotel and Spa or Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing; subject to availability.
Indicative shoulder-season starting price for two adults sharing, excluding international flights, visas and personal expenses. Final price depends on dates, room category, availability and confirmed inclusions.
Daily itinerary
- Day 1 — Arrive gently: arrival assistance subject to confirmation, hotel recovery time, Wangfujing orientation, and a welcoming Peking duck dinner.
- Day 2 — The architecture of power: Forbidden City and Jingshan with specialist interpretation.
- Day 3 — Ritual and rhythm: Temple of Heaven, tai chi, and a hosted hutong walk or cycle.
- Day 4 — The northern frontier: Mutianyu Great Wall with a late-day walk and sunset photography.
- Day 5 — Water, gardens, and retreat: Summer Palace at an unhurried pace.
- Day 6 — From empire to nation: National Museum or a curated alternative, plus Peking opera introduction subject to availability.
- Day 7 — Private departure transfer.
Signature moments
Tai chi in a public park, a hosted hutong meal, a Great Wall golden-hour walk, and an opera introduction led by a practitioner or cultural host.
Included service
Private transfers, hotel options, English-speaking cultural host, curated meals, planning support, and on-trip assistance. VIP or restricted access must be confirmed before publication.
Frequently asked questions
Best for first-time visitors; extend with Xi’an or Shanghai; moderate walking; fully private by default; price varies by hotel, season, and party size.
This is a private journey designed around your dates, pace, accommodation preferences and interests. Your travel designer will confirm availability and create the final itinerary before booking.
Prefer a tailored itinerary? Enquire first and we will prepare a confirmed proposal and secure payment link.
The journey
A journey shaped around meaning, not mileage.
Understand how imperial institutions, everyday life, and modern Beijing connect through a private, unhurried introduction to China.
Why this journey
From the geometry of the Forbidden City to the intimacy of a hutong morning, move from power and ceremony toward the living city beneath them.
Journey at a glance
Route: Beijing
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
From: USD 4,800 per person
Preferred stays
Preferred stays: The PuXuan Hotel and Spa or Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing; subject to availability.
Indicative shoulder-season starting price for two adults sharing, excluding international flights, visas and personal expenses. Final price depends on dates, room category, availability and confirmed inclusions.
Daily itinerary
- Day 1 — Arrive gently: arrival assistance subject to confirmation, hotel recovery time, Wangfujing orientation, and a welcoming Peking duck dinner.
- Day 2 — The architecture of power: Forbidden City and Jingshan with specialist interpretation.
- Day 3 — Ritual and rhythm: Temple of Heaven, tai chi, and a hosted hutong walk or cycle.
- Day 4 — The northern frontier: Mutianyu Great Wall with a late-day walk and sunset photography.
- Day 5 — Water, gardens, and retreat: Summer Palace at an unhurried pace.
- Day 6 — From empire to nation: National Museum or a curated alternative, plus Peking opera introduction subject to availability.
- Day 7 — Private departure transfer.
Signature moments
Tai chi in a public park, a hosted hutong meal, a Great Wall golden-hour walk, and an opera introduction led by a practitioner or cultural host.
Included service
Private transfers, hotel options, English-speaking cultural host, curated meals, planning support, and on-trip assistance. VIP or restricted access must be confirmed before publication.
Frequently asked questions
Best for first-time visitors; extend with Xi’an or Shanghai; moderate walking; fully private by default; price varies by hotel, season, and party size.
This is a private journey designed around your dates, pace, accommodation preferences and interests. Your travel designer will confirm availability and create the final itinerary before booking.
Why this journey
The details that stay with you.
The rhythm of the journey
Each day has its own point of view.
Included with care
The service behind the experience.
Every journey is supported by considered planning and clear communication.
From the journey
Travelers remember the details.
Before you travel
Questions, answered with care.
A clear first step makes a considered journey feel effortless.
The East Is Waiting for You
Every great journey begins with a single step. Let ours be the first.