By James Shillinglaw It wasn’t quite the sight I would have expected. Heavy wet snow was falling on Beijing as we walked along Chang’An Avenue, the main boulevard that leads to the famed Tiananmen Square and the entrance gate to the Forbidden City. This ancient complex of palaces, courtyards, gates and gardens, perhaps Beijing’s greatest attraction, was turned into a winter wonderland that seemed to surprise even the city’s residents. After nearly 20 years in travel,  » Read more »

By Brook Wilkinson Scoring a cheap flight and a discounted hotel room is relatively easy these days. But a simple Web search isn't going to gain you entrée to a Masai village in Kenya, where you'll sleep in a traditional cowhide bed. Nor can it help you grab a spot atop one of the most popular floats during Brazil's Carnaval, so you can shake your booty in front of thousands. Or secure you a ticket to St.  » Read more »

By Elite Traveler Magazine October 14, 2009 – Enjoying a savory meal at some of the most elite and historical venues in China is now a reality thanks to Imperial Tours!  Specializing exclusively in luxury programs to China, Imperial Tours has launched two new culinary inspired "Imperial Moments" that can be incorporated into travel itineraries visiting Beijing: -A private meal in the Cheng Courtyard where menus from famous meals of Chinese modern history can be replicated -A spectacular banquet in an exclusive section of the Forbidden City "Our 'Imperial Moments'  » Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 5, 2009 Contact : Hilari Graff at Strategic Vision Tel: 914-881-9056/9020 hgraff@strategicvision.org Two New Culinary Inspired “Imperial Moments” in China to Enhance a Travel Experience SAN FRANCISCO, CA (October 5, 2009) – Enjoying a savory meal at some of the most elite and historical venues in China is now a reality thanks to Imperial Tours (www.imperialtours.net)!  » Read more »

Imperial Tours has launched two new culinary inspired "Imperial Moments" that can be incorporated into travel itineraries visiting Beijing:   A private meal in the Cheng Courtyard where menus from famous meals of Chinese modern history can be replicated [and a] banquet in an exclusive section of the Forbidden City. Dinner at Cheng Courtyard Guests of Imperial Tours now have the opportunity to dine at Cheng Courtyard, an aristocratic home bequeathed to Chairman Mao's personal chef (Chef Cheng),  » Read more »