Sofitel · Luxury
On the edge of Wangfujing, the most convenient base for first-time visitors who want to walk to the Forbidden City, Tiananmen and the hutong lanes.
Included with your stay
Offer valid to 2027-03-31. Rates are confirmed at the time of booking and depend on availability.
The property
On these routes
North, South & East China
11days
The most complete first trip to China that still fits in two weeks. Two northern imperial cities, two days in the karst country, and the finale in Shanghai — sequenced so the pace never breaks and no leg is wasted on transit.
From US$1,890per person
North & East China
8days
The single most requested China route, and the right first multi-city trip. Three cities, two high-speed rail journeys, and the three sights that decide whether a first visit lands: the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Army and the Bund.
From US$1,550per person
Northwest China
6days
The route the caravans actually took, now run on scheduled trains. Six days covers Xi’an, the Gansu corridor and the Mogao caves, with an overnight in Dunhuang that gets you into the desert at dawn rather than at midday with everyone else.
From US$2,150per person
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