Ever wished you could capture images of local life on your travels like these? It may take years to become a professional photographer but you can snap life in the hutongs of Beijing in just an afternoon, especially if you have a great local guide…   Father and son play a game of Chinese chess   Someone like Matthew Kelly, for example,  » Read more »

Masters of Food and Wine 2011 – 2014 This November take a personal side trip for passion. Park Hyatt Beijing and Park Hyatt Shanghai are once again hosting the annual “Masters of Food & Wine” series and both tables are set to take guests into the creative minds of world-renowned chefs, sommeliers and artists. The event in Beijing called “Soul Mates” takes place on November 14 and features Executive Chef Jack Aw Yong and well-known food critic Craig Au Yeung.  » Read more »

Minsheng Art Museum in Beijing Imperial Tours has compiled another roundup of what’s happening and what’s new in China luxury travel this fall. Art & Culture Fall is a busy time on the art scenes in China’s key cities. Beijing Design Week (Sep. 23rd to Oct. 7th) is running for a total of two weeks this year and they have expanded their number of installations and events across the city.  » Read more »

View over Beijing's fabulous Forbidden City Ever dreamed of standing on the Great Wall of China? Seeing the wondrous Terracotta Warriors with your own eyes? Gazing up at the brilliant neon skyline of Shanghai? At least once a year Imperial Tours runs The Majestic Tour, a luxury small group tour – maximum of 14 people – which intimately allows you to experience all the things you dreamed of and more.  » Read more »

Wang Family Ancestral Hall, part of Ai Weiwei's new exhibition in Beijing. Photo courtesy of Galleria Continua.  Imperial Tours has compiled a roundup of what’s happening and what’s new in China luxury travel this summer. Art & Culture Ai Weiwei’s first solo exhibition in China titled ‘Ai Weiwei’ is currently on show in the 798 art district in Beijing.  Ai Weiwei has brought an ancient ancestral temple from southern China and reconstructed it in two neighboring galleries –  » Read more »