China

China is a scale destination, best sold through tightly curated city and landscape combinations with guides.

Beijing, Shanghai, Guilin and Yangshuo

Hangzhou, Chengdu, Yunnan around Lijiang

April to May, September to October

Hangzhou, Chengdu, Yunnan around Lijiang

January excluding Lunar New Year, summer can be busy but offers exist

Aman Summer Palace, Beijing, rare access feel
The Middle House, Shanghai, design boutique
Banyan Tree Yangshuo is a brand but the location is exceptional