What’s the latest craze in China? Apparently marathons. In 2010 the Chinese Athletic Association held a total of 12 official running events; in 2014 there were 53, with marathons representing the majority, according to an article written by South China Morning Post. While China is often characterized as pushing economic and industrial boundaries, a recent surge in athletics proves there’s more than just machines grinding. Many Chinese cities are now hosting running races as a way to showcase their landmarks and increase revenue,  » Read more »

   Take your trip to China to unparalleled heights, courtesy of the new partnership between Imperial Tours and Presidential Private Jet Vacations. Now flexibility and luxury intersect at a point of perfection that will make each and every moment of your visit to the Middle Kingdom…Imperial. Over the course of seventeen days you will experience and personally connect with the extensive culture, history and beauty that define both ancient and contemporary China,  » Read more »

  In 2015, Imperial Tours is offering two departures of our small group tour: May 7-17 and October 8-18. This is a 10-night journey covering the "must-sees" for a first time trip to China: Beijing, Xi'an, Hangzhou and Shanghai. These are guaranteed departures with a maximum of 14 travelers for an intimate small group experience. It is the highest-end scheduled departure group tour of China on the market and features: VIP meet and greet upon international arrival into Beijing Stays at the best 5 star hotels in each city White linen banquet on a secluded section of the Great Wall Nearly all meals at amazing restaurants Exclusive access into a section of the Forbidden City not open to the public Visit to an ancient pharmacy accompanied by an expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine Expert-led walking tour of coloninal architecture in Shanghai Book by November 30,  » Read more »

  Guy Rubin of Beijing-based Imperial Tours talks about the latest trends in China in travel, including the emergence of Lhasa as a hot destination. See full interview here        » Read more »

Three Michelin Star Chef Alain Passard   Rather than slaving over a Thanksgiving feast this year, wouldn’t you prefer to have sumptuous dinners with not one, but two separate Michelin 3 star chefs…in China?  Imperial Tours is offering a 6-night private culinary adventure through Shanghai and Hangzhou Nov 25 – Dec 1, 2014 in conjunction with the Park Hyatt Shanghai's annual "Masters of Food and Wine"  » Read more »