What makes this tour different?

• 100% individual tours: private guide speaking your language and car with chauffeur during the whole trip!
• We have selected 60 charming & luxury hotels amongst over 11000 hotels in China.
• A 24/7 hotline by ChinaVeo's western team based in China to offer you local assistance.
• International flights are included and negociated for you.

Day 1: Departure

Departure from Paris airport (please contact us if you wish to depart from another city to confirm availability and price)

Day 2: Beijing – Tien’An Men Square and The Forbidden City

With a population of over 10 million, Beijing "Capital of the north," remains imbued with the rich history of the Royal China. Beijing also has an incredible collection of art and historical objects and expresses a kind of ideal city, and for the Chinese, is the Promised Land.

• Tian An Men square is in the heart of Beijing, in front of the forbidden city. The square is home to a blend of modern and ancient monuments.
• The Forbidden city is a real city within the city, and was seen as the center of the earth. This is why the place was also called the "Forbidden Purple City."

Lodging: Peninsula Palace (*****) Deluxe Room, Beijing

Day 3: Beijing - Pine Valley Golf & Resort Club | The Great Wall, the Ming Tombs and the Sacred Path

• The Great Wall, is listed on the World Heritage list of Unesco since 1987, and is the only human construction that can be seen from the moon. It was made to protect the North frontier of China from invasions.
• The Ming Tombs host the tombs of thirteen of the sixteen emperors of the Ming dynasty. The first tomb was built in 1409 while the last one was built 200 years later, just after the beginning of the Qing dynasty.
• The sacred path can be reached through a marble portico of five marble arches of 14 meters high and 29 meters wide, and built in 1540.

Morning at Club Pine Valley Golf & Resort | Lodging: Peninsula Palace (*****) Deluxe Room, Beijing

Day 4: Beijing - Huatang International Golf Club | The Hutong, Temple of Heaven and Traditional Chinese massage

• The Hutong, made of Siheyuans (enclosure of four houses around a square yard) the main constructions in the Hutong, slowly disappear in favor of high modern buildings.
• The Temple of Heaven is one of the most photographed building of the world because of its elegant beauty and its symmetry.
• Traditional Chinese massage. Discover the benefits of plantar reflexology which is a technique of massage of the foot's arch. This traditional Chinese method is based on the principle of the internal meridian lines used in Chinese medicine for 5,000 years.

Morning at International Golf Club of Huatang | Lodging: Peninsula Palace (*****) Deluxe Room, Beijing

Day 5: Beijing / Kunming - The Flowers and bird market and Yuantong Temple

Discover Kunming, the "city of the eternal spring", also famous for both natural and touristic riches resources.

• The Flowers and Birds Market occupies a set of alleys lined with plane trees and old wooden houses, and sells birds, fishes, antiques, jade, tobacco and plants.
• Yuantong Temple . This sanctuary is one of oldest Buddhist temples of the city, and was built under the Tang in 618.

Lodging: Spring City Golf & Lake Resort (*****) Deluxe Room, Kunming

Day 6: Kunming – Golf at Spring City Golf Resort | The Shilin Stone Forest

• The Shilin Stone Forest. According to the legend, the Immortals cut a mountain into a labyrinth to offer a hiding place to the lovers. The karstic rocks, raise themselves towards the sky such as trees, hence the naming of "stone forest".

Golf morning at Spring City Golf Club | Lodging: Spring City Golf & Lake Resort (*****) Deluxe Room, Kunming

Day 7: Kunming / Hangzhou - The West Lake and Lingying Temple

• The west lake is a magical place. By wandering through its stone pagodas, its tearooms, temples, grottoes and sources hidden in the lake, you will feel as if you were part of a Chinese traditional painting.
• The Lingyin temple is among the ten famous Buddhist temple of China. It was built under the Jin dynasty (317 - 420) by an Indian monk and hosts 1,300 rooms and 3,000 monks.

Lodging: Fuchun Resort (*****) Lake View Room, Hangzhou

Day 8: Hangzhou – Tea villages

• Tea villages The tea of Longjin is a green roasted tea. It is characterized by an infusion of green color, a fragrant aroma and a velvety taste. In Hangzhou, to infuse the tea of Longjing in the water of the " spring dug by the Tiger " (Hubao quan) is the best way of appreciating the tea.

Golf morning at Fuchun Resort Golf Club | Fuchun Resort (*****) Lake View Room, Hangzhou

Day 9: Hangzhou / Shanghai – The Bund, the Old Town and Yu Garden

Shanghai is now the real capital of China. This megalopolis, once a small fishing village, has become the Chinese center of business and finance, while being one of the most active ports in China.

• The Bund is the most famous place of the city and extends over 1.6 kilometers along the Huangpu River. It was once known as the "Wall Street of Asia" and is lined with buildings in the style of the 1930's.
• The old town offers a local bazaar with traditional crafts; you may cross the pond to eat or to have a tea in the Hu Xing Ting tearoom.
• The Yu Garden 's name stands for pleasing and satisfying. It was built to provide tranquility and happiness to the parents of Pan Yunduan.

Lodging: 88 Xintiandi (*****) , Shanghai

Day 10: Shanghai – Tianma Country Club | Buddha Jade Temple and Museum of Arts and History

• The Jade Buddha Temple. Two of the most famous Buddhas are housed in this temple. One is in white jade, in a sitting position while the other is in green jade in a rare lying position.
• The new Museum of Art and History was founded in 1952. It is one of the biggest museums in China.

Golf morning at Tianma Golf Club | Lodging: 88 Xintiandi (*****) , Shanghai

Day 11: Shanghai / Zhujiajiao / Shanghai – Sun Island Golf Club

Zhujiajiao. The city is made of two creeks divided by a broad river. From each side of the river, old houses with painted windows and doors decorated with poppy flowers are to be seen. Twenty of the city's 36 bridges from the Ming and Qing dynasties were preserved.

Golf morning at Sun Island Golf Club | Lodging: 88 Xintiandi (*****) , Shanghai

Day 12 : Shanghai

Breakfast at your hotel.
Free day in the city.
Transfer to Shanghai Pudong airport.

Day 13: Arrival in Paris

Arrival in Paris (please contact us if you wish to arrive in another city to confirm availability and price).

* price per person "from", based on double standard room, subject to availability at time of booking

Activities included in your tour

Our China tour specialists have carefully selected unique activities (here under) which are all included in your tour. Each of these activities is proposed to you in a totally privatized way, far from the groups and the tourist attractions.

This selection was made in order to help you discover a more authentic China, to meet with its inhabitants and to discover its culture & history with the best quality/price ratio!

You may get a glance at those activities by watching the video screeners and photo galleries. We wish you to fully experience them in reality with ChinaVeo’s team!

Unique Activities :
		Mandarin lesson When you will arrive in China, you will have the opportunity to benefit from one hour Mandarin lesson. Thanks to this fun introduction, you will learn the basis to practice a bit of Chinese during your journey !
		Ride in the Maglev Take the Maglev, or magnetically levitating train, the fastest of the world ! With a speed of more than 400km per hour, you will reach the Shanghai airport in about 10 minutes ! A performance not to be missed !
		Meet a Chinese artist The new art scene of Beijing and Shanghai is one of the most vivid in the world. Come and discover the art galleries of Moganshan lu in Shanghai or the 798 Dashanzi in Beijing and meet the artists who will talk of their art with passion.
		Personal Shopper Thanks to this personnal assistant who will accompany you in your shopping stroll at the antique, food and fabrics markets, you will benefit from his knowledge,bargain for the best prices and discover the best shopping spots in town !
		Drink at the Jin Mao On the top of the Jin Mao tower, in the highest bar of the world, enjoy a cocktail and a panoramic view on Shanghai ! A magic moment...
		Tai Chi lesson In the early morning, Chinese like to practice Tai Chi, which helps to regulate the body's energy and brings well-being. You will be welcome to practice this ancient art with the locals, on the Charcoal hill in Beijing or in the Fuxing Park of Shanghai !
		Visit of an old pharmacy In Beijing or Shanghai, you will have the opportunity to discover Chinese medicine and the different medicinal herbs. Visit an ancient pharmacy and be introduced to Chinese traditionnal medicine !
		Ride in rickshaw and lunch in the Hutong Traditionally, the Chinese also use the rickshaws to move around. An authentic way to discover the city ! In the Hutong, you will have lunch in a Chinese family which will welcomes you to watch them cooking the meal you will share with them !

Traditional Activities :
		Traditional Chinese Massage Get relaxed thanks to the benefits of a true Chinese Massage. Chinese massages are performed by hand according to ancient Oriental traditions, by well trained massage therapists. Discover the Chinese Massage with a soft Eastern touch, to ease migraine, headaches, chronic neck and back pain, stress and tension related problems.
		Tea ceremony Tea plays a main part in Chinese people's life and its tasting require a unique ceremony. This it what you will discover during the visit of an authentic tea house where you will attend a tea ceremony and a tasting.

(Please note that this tour includes many more activities and visits which are listed within the “Itinerary” tab).

* Price per person (basis 2 people in double room departing on thursdays from Paris), "from...", provided as an indication, subject to availability and revision at the time of booking confirmation. Please contact our Trip Advisors to confirm both availability and price.

A unique selection of luxury and character hotels !

ChinaVeo presents a unique selection of luxury and character hotels destined for travelers who are looking for distinct and original hotels.

		Peninsula Beijing - Beijing ***** The Peninsula Beijing is now unquestionably the premier hotel in Beijing for business and leisure travelers, as well as the venue of choice for important events and celebrations. Having opened in 1989, The Peninsula Beijing has an imposing, traditional Chinese architectural-style exterior, integrated with the ultimate in luxurious, modern hotel amenities and facilities.
		88 Xintiandi - Shanghai ***** Located in the heart of Shanghai, it's set in one of the city's most exciting and storied districts, the former French Concession. 88 Xintiandi, with its magnificent location, a stunning panoramic lake view and unparalleled luxury service, this is the ultimate choice in fine living in Shanghai.
		Fuchun Resort - Hangzhou ***** One of the 116 best new hotels in the world", wrote by Conde Nast in May 2005. This resort has it all: from deluxe rooms and suites to superlative villa accommodation with Chinese style to create an atmosphere of comfortable elegance. A perfect place to retreat!

Beyond a question of mere style, our aim is to combine luxury and comfort with architecture and ambience.
A perfect match of lifestyle and travel.

Nowadays, finding a tour in China with classic hotels, is within everyone's reach, but unlike the rest ChinaVeo offers unique and memorable hotels:  a traditional Courtyard in Beijing (offered by Mao to his third concubine), a boutique hotel designed by Philippe Stark in Shanghai, a Modern Art Hotel in Guilin …

* price per person "from", based on double standard room, subject to availability at time of booking

Golf Resort Selection

		The Pine Valley Golf & Resort Club With an area of 427 hectares, the Pine Valley International Golf Club is surrounded by mountains on three sides, providing a pictoresque scenery. The golf club is only a 30-minute drive from Beijing. Par: 72+72+36 / Holes: 18+18+9 / Length: 7188 yards / Designer: Jack Nicklaus Service facilities: pro shop, Chinese, Western, Japanese and Thai restaurants, a multi-functional hall, Gym and Sauna.
		The Huatang International Golf Club The Huatang International Golf Club was jointly founded by the Beijing Huatang Comprehensive Services Development Co. and Hong Kong Yuen Fong Golf Investment Co. Ltd. It is only a 30-mintue drive from the center of Beijing. Par: 72 / Holes: 18 / Lenght: 6967 yards / Designer: Mr. Graham Marsh Service Facilities: practice ground, golf school, pro shop, club center, and luxury hotel rooms
		The Spring City Golf & Lake Resort Surrounded by mountains and situated beside a limpid lake, the Spring City Golf & Lake Resort is one of the most beautiful golf holiday resorts in the world. Located in Kunming city in south China, this golf resort offers world-class golf. Par: 72+72 / Holes: 18+18 / Length: 7453+7204s yards Designer: Jack Nicklaus & Robert Trent Jones
		Fuchun Resort (*****) One of the 116 best new hotels in the world", wrote by Conde Nast in May 2005. This resort has it all: from deluxe rooms and suites to superlative villa accommodation with Chinese style to create an atmosphere of comfortable elegance. A perfect place to retreat! Par: 72 / Holes: 18 / Lenght: 6738 yards / Designer: Golfscape Danier Obermeyer
		The Tianma Country Club The Tianma Country Club is located in the center of the Sheshan National Tourism and Holiday Resort. It is only a 30-minute drive from Hongqiao Airport to the Tianma Country Club. Par: 108 / Holes: 27 / Length: 10563 yards Designer: Pacific Coast Designs
		The Sun Island Golf Club Located by the Liuhe River in Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai, the Sun Island International Club is surrounded by water and beautiful scenery. Here the water from the Taipu River and the Dianshan Lake gather and enter the famous Huangpu River. The golf course covers an area of 89 hectares. Par: 72 / Holes: 18 / Length: 6861 yards Designer: Nelson, Wright & Haworth

* price per person "from", based on double standard room, subject to availability at time of booking

Tour sum up

• Day 1: Departure from Paris (or other city, please contact us)
• Day 2: Beijing – Tien’An Men Square, The Forbidden City
• Day 3: Beijing - Beijing - Pine Valley Golf & Resort Club | The Great Wall, the Ming Tombs and the Sacred Path
• Day 4: Beijing - Huatang International Golf Club | The Hutong, Temple of Heaven and Traditional Chinese massage
• Day 5: Beijing / Kunming - The Flowers and bird market and Yuantong Temple
• Day 6: Kunming – Golf at Spring City Golf Resort | The Shilin Stone Forest
• Day 7: Kunming / Hangzhou - The West Lake and Lingying Temple
• Day 8: Hangzhou – Tea villages
• Day 9: Hangzhou / Shanghai – The Bund, the Old Town and Yu Garden
• Day 10: Shanghai – Tianma Country Club | Buddha Jade Temple and Museum of Arts and History
• Day 11: Shanghai / Zhujiajiao / Shanghai – – Sun Island Golf Club
• Day 12 : Shanghai
• Day 13: Arrival in Paris (or other city, please contact us)

Unique Activities included in this tour:

• Traditional Chinese massage
• Mandarin lesson
• Visit of an old pharmacy
• Tea ceremony
• Tai Chi lesson
• Ride in rickshaw and lunch in the Hutong
• Personal Shopper
• Meet a Chinese artist
• Drink at the Jin Mao
• Ride in the Maglev
• Club Pine Valley Golf & Resort
• International Golf Club at Huatang
• Spring City Golf Club
• Fuchun Resort Golf Club

(A full description and illustration of these activities can be found by clicking on the « Unique Activities (Video) » tab).

Included Features:

• A private guide speaking your language (English, French, German or Spanish) accompanying you daily
• A private car with chauffeur at your disposal every day
• Accommodations in charming 5 stars hotels with private bathroom, air-conditioning, television and telephone
• The International flight*
• Domestic flights as listed in the itinerary : Flights  : Beijing / Kunming  - Kunming / Wuhan - Wuhan / Hangzhou
• Sightseeing tours as listed in the itinerary
• Meals which are listed in the itinerary (those not listed are not included)
• The breakfasts
• Tourist accident / Casualty insurance
• Service charges and government taxes

Not Included Features:

• The visa expenses are not included in the price. However, according to your city of departure, we can take care of the formalities for you.
• Personal Expenses & Tips

* price per person "from", based on double standard room, subject to availability at time of booking

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