The Great Wall winding over green mountains
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The Great Wall, the Forbidden City and the dazzling skyline of Shanghai.

The vibe Epic, ancient & ultra-modern
Weather Best in spring and fall
Perfect for Once-in-a-lifetime incentives
Bonus World-class luxury hotels

Five thousand years of wow.

Walking on the Great Wall is one of the world’s great travel moments. As it snakes over the mountains outside Beijing, it’s easy to see why it’s considered a wonder of the world. Back in the city, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven reveal centuries of imperial history.

Then fly to Shanghai, where the glittering skyline of Pudong faces the historic Bund across the river. Days are filled with gardens, markets and amazing food, and nights with rooftop bars and some of the most spectacular city views anywhere.

The red walls and golden roofs of the Forbidden City A bamboo raft on the Li River among karst peaks The Shanghai skyline reflected at dawn
Don’t miss

Six things your team will talk about for years

01

Walk the Great Wall

Explore a quieter section of the Wall, then ride a toboggan back down.

02

The Forbidden City

Step inside the vast palace complex of the emperors.

03

Peking duck dinner

Enjoy Beijing’s most famous dish, carved tableside.

04

The Bund at night

See Shanghai’s skyline light up from a rooftop or a river cruise.

05

Yu Garden

Wander a classical Chinese garden in the heart of old Shanghai.

06

Acrobats & tea

A world-class acrobatics show and a traditional tea ceremony.

Best time to go

April to May and September to October.

Spring and fall bring comfortable temperatures and clear skies, making them the best times for groups. Summer is hot and busy, and winter can be very cold in Beijing. The first week of October is a national holiday, so plan around it.

Jan Quiet
Feb Quiet
Mar Sweet
Apr Sweet
May Sweet
Jun Quiet
Jul Peak
Aug Peak
Sep Sweet
Oct Sweet
Nov Sweet
Dec Quiet
Sweet spot for groups Peak season Quieter season

Truly epic

The Great Wall and the Forbidden City are bucket-list sights.

Five-star everything

Some of the world’s finest hotels at great value.

Ancient meets modern

Imperial history and futuristic skylines in one trip.

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