All-inclusive 13-night LGBTQ tour of China: the Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, giant pandas, the Li River and Shanghai’s Bund.
We invite you to join Brand g Vacations for an all-inclusive, all-LGBTQ+ journey across five of China’s most iconic cities. From the imperial grandeur of Beijing and the ancient armies of Xi’an to the pandas of Chengdu, the karst peaks of Guilin, and the glittering skyline of Shanghai, this 13-night program pairs five star luxury with the kind of access and insight that only comes from a luxury tour. Stay exclusively at properties like the Waldorf Astoria Beijing, The Ritz-Carlton Xi’an, The Temple House Chengdu, Banyan Tree Yangshuo, and the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, with a dedicated Brand g host and private English speaking guides in every city.
Luxury Level: ***** Five Star
Activity Level: Moderate
Guest Count: 30-40
Highlights
- Walk the Great Wall at its most scenic and best preserved section, Mutianyu
- Explore the Forbidden City, home to the Ming and Qing emperors for nearly 500 years, and stand in Tiananmen Square
- Enjoy a private boat ride on Kunming Lake at the Summer Palace
- Feast on a Peking duck welcome dinner in Beijing
- Ride a pedicab through a Beijing hutong and step inside a local family’s home
- Come face to face with the world famous Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an
- Enjoy VIP seating for the welcome ceremony and evening spectacle at Xi’an’s South City Gate
- Meet giant pandas up close at the Wolong Giant Panda Base, with the option to help care for them alongside a panda keeper
- Watch a Sichuan opera performance featuring the legendary “face changing” art form
- Cruise the most scenic stretch of the Li River through Guilin’s dramatic limestone peaks
- Meet local farmers practicing centuries old cormorant fishing in Fuli Village
- Experience Zhang Yimou’s “Liu San Jie,” a sound and light spectacle set against the Guilin countryside
- Wander Shanghai’s Bund, French Concession, and Old Town, and unwind with a tea appreciation class at Yu Garden
- Travel between cities by first class high speed rail and domestic flight, with porter assistance throughout
Waldorf Astoria Beijing
Located within walking distance of the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and Wangfujing shopping street, the Waldorf Astoria Beijing blends traditional Chinese materials like lacquer and silk with contemporary design, alongside a notable collection of contemporary Chinese art throughout its public spaces.
Dates of stay: September 17-21, 2028
Room Type: Premier Room
The Ritz-Carlton, Xi’an
Set in the central business district of Gao Xin, The Ritz-Carlton Xi’an combines modern luxury with easy access to the city’s historical and cultural sites.
Dates of stay: September 21 – 23, 2028
Room Type: Guest Room
The Temple House, Chengdu
A beautifully restored traditional courtyard hotel in the heart of Chengdu, pairing elegant, spacious studios with three restaurants, a bar, and a spa featuring a teahouse, all wrapped in a peaceful retreat from the city outside.
Dates of stay: September 23 – 25, 2028
Room type: Studio 60
Banyan Tree Yangshuo
Designed as a village resort far from the bustle of the city, Banyan Tree Yangshuo offers breathtaking views of Guilin’s limestone karst peaks from each of its 142 suites and villas.
Dates of stay: September 25 – 27, 2028
Room type: Karst Discovery Suite
Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
Set at the center of the Bund, this luxury property pairs a newly built tower with The Waldorf Astoria Club, a painstakingly restored 1911 heritage building once known as the Shanghai Club, for a stay that blends the city’s history with 21st century sophistication.
Dates of stay: September 27 – 30, 2028
Room type: Deluxe Room
There are currently no extensions for this tour.
Inclusions
- From the time you land in Beijing until you depart Shanghai, nearly everything is included.
- 13 nights of five star accommodation with daily breakfast
- 11 included lunches
- 12 included dinners
- Brand g and local hosts throughout your trip
- Airport arrival and departure transfers
- Private transfers and sightseeing throughout by deluxe private vehicle
- First class high speed train travel from Beijing to Xi’an and Xi’an to Chengdu
- Domestic flights from Chengdu to Guilin and Guilin to Shanghai, including airport taxes
- Porter assistance at the Beijing, Xi’an, and Chengdu train stations, and at all hotels
Bookings for the 2028 China: Great Wall to the Bund tour ranges from:
- $13,499.00, per person, double occupancy,
- to $17,499.00 solo occupancy.
Please contact us directly at [email protected] or (+1)713.661.2117 for real-time availability of staterooms and for reservations. You can now book directly for any Brand g trip via this link.
