Our hotels and cruise ship are all deluxe five-star properties that will pamper you and give you the rest and relaxation you will enjoy after a day of travels. All our hotels will be air conditioned, have premium TV with CNN, hairdryers, in-room safes, minibars, broadband WiFi or LAN access (usually at separate cost; if you don’t bring a laptop, there are computers in the business offices) and exquisite bathrooms. They all have either indoor or outdoor pools so don’t forget your bathing suit!

Here’s more detailed information about each of them at their websites:

Beijing: The Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel

Xi’An: The Hilton Xi’an

Yangtze River Cruise: The Century Diamond

MV Century Diamond

From Xi’an, we travel to Chongqing and board the MV Century Diamond, one of the newest and most luxurious ships on the Yangtze. Your air conditioned cabin will have a picture window and private balcony for viewing the Three Gorges, or you may watch them drift by from the top deck lounge. Facilities include a business center, clinic, reading room, fitness area, gift shop, and beauty salon. You may choose from many activities, such as lectures on Chinese history and culture, Tai Chi lessons and calligraphy demonstrations. Breakfasts and lunches are buffet style with Chinese and Western selections; dinners are served with delicious Chinese entrees. Be sure to click the “Virtual Tour” button on the website for 360-degree views of all areas!

Shanghai: Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel

Guilin/Yangshuo: The Green Lotus Hotel, Yangshuo

Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Harbour Grand Hotel