In case you hadn’t noticed, China is really quite large – not an easy place to plan a trip to if you’ve never been before.
Enter The China Edit – Bespoke’s most creative, customizable trip yet for first time visitors to the country.
The China Edit takes in three cities: Beijing, Shanghai and Suzhou, to incorporate the breathtaking history of the ancient capital, the glamour of China’s ‘Paris of the East’ and the classical charms of this ancient watertown’s canals and gardens.
And while all of the country’s bucket list sights are featured (if you want them to be), The China Edit is anything but typical.
Turning the idea of a classic China itinerary on its head (because that’s what we do best), The China Edit offers travellers the chance to understand Communism and the cult of Mao from an outspoken local in Beijing, dive in and out of stunning Art Deco buildings with an expert in Shanghai and have world class cocktails crafted for them by the city’s best bartenders. Pretty fun eh?
The China Edit even features our award-nominated Beijing Time Chase – an exhilarating historical scavenger hunt in vintage People’s Liberation Army sidecars.
And because we know that you care about where you stay as much as where you’ll eat dinner each night, we’ve handpicked our favourite hotels and restaurants in every city you visit.
Some of the highlights?
* Juicy dumplings bursting with flavour at rowdy local favourite Xianlaoman in Beijing’s Ancient Drum Tower district.
* Enjoying Jean George’s sought-after Ricotta and Strawberry appetizer (complete with Pudong skyline views) at Mercato on Shanghai’s Bund.
* Knocking elbows with locals as you shovel down a bowl of Wei Xiang Zhai’s superior sesame noodles in Shanghai’s former French Concession.
* A trip to Duck de Chine for the most succulent Peking duck in the capital (rather than the overblown Dadong) – it’s roasted for hours over the wood of fruit trees.
Totally Customizable
First time visitors are invited to play with The China Edit’s ‘Mood Board’ of services and Signature Experiences to get a feel for what they can see and do over the course of a 9-day trip, before consulting Bespoke’s on-the-ground City Experts for advice on how best to tailor it.
Unlike other travel companies offering itineraries that are merely ‘tweakable’ The China Edit’s 9-day itinerary is 100% customizable. Visitors can pull it apart, use it as inspiration or follow it word for word.
No Internal Flights Required
Even better, The China Edit’s featured cities don’t require any internal flights, instead taking advantage of the country’s impressive high-speed bullet train network to get between locations, perfect for those travelling with children.
To find out more, simply click here or email info@bespoketravelcompany.com to have a chat with us about your upcoming trip.