• Meet the lead archaeologist at the tomb of China’s first emperor in Xi’an.
  • Follow a specially designed tour through Beijing’s Forbidden City.
  • Enjoy a special welcome and tour of the imperial arts at the spectacular Shanghai Museum.
  • Take a walking tour through a preserved hutong neighborhood in old Beijing.
  • TRAVELER COMMENT
  • "Additional VIP access offered as part of this Smithsonian tour gave us even more special memories of our trip to China. Seeing important sites 'behind the scenes' offered insight we would not have had taking this same trip on our own. The group size facilitated interpersonal relationships and the exchange of ideas, which gave a more rounded experience. Also, we ate great on this tour."
    Roy Rozgo


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