The Bikes
You can’t enjoy a great biking trip without a really great bike. On this trip, we’ll use well-tuned, high-quality, local bikes that provide a good fit to your size and weight.
- Type
Private
XScheduled
The right number of like-minded travellers to make new friends.
Private
Your dates. Your group. Our expertly-designed itinerary.
Custom
Tailored to your interests, a bespoke travel experience.
- Support
Daytime Guided
XSelf-Guided
Combines the hallmarks of any B&R itinerary (excellent hotels and beautiful routes) with the freedom of pacing each day exactly the way you like.
Daytime Guided
Throughout the day, a knowledgeable local guide provides insider access and expert tips. At night, you can explore and dine on your own.
24/7 Guided
Our B&R guides are with you throughout, anticipating needs, translating languages, providing advice and—above all—facilitating fun.
- Hotels
Signature
XSignature
We use premium hotels that are unique expressions of the region. Often they’ve had a previous life as a monastery or a castle, but in every case they offer an exceptionally comfortable stay.
Bistro
These are stylish 4-star properties that offer a casual and comfortable stay. Often without a 24-hour concierge or room service, they tend to be smaller family-run hotels that are perfect for the region.
- Level
Enthusiast
XOccasional
“I can’t say I really ‘work out,’ but I’m in good shape and am relatively active.”
Recreational
“I enjoy a good walk or ride, and feel comfortable while on the move.”
Enthusiast
“I get moving at least once a week, and don’t mind a little sweat.”
Avid
“I get moving a few times per week and enjoy some exertion.”
Expert
“I want to feel invigorated each day and going hard is how I like to do that.”
A Superpowered Superstar
Poised for superpowerdom, China’s time is now. In modern Beijing, you can join the world’s largest peloton—two million strong, plus Norman, our expert guide—and ride past hutongs, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Then, travel to remote Naxi villages, experience a serene tea ceremony, practice tai chi in the park and sip champagne on a less-travelled stretch of the Great Wall. After all that, you’ll have ample time to reflect over extended stays at some of our favourite hotels. Time waits for no one, but in China, it slows down for us.
Trip designed by Travel Expert Chris Litt
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Ready-to-Book private tours are designed to be enjoyed off-the-rack, but there is room for minor adjustments to fit the trip to your needs. If the gap is too great, then we’d be happy to tailor-make you a Bespoke trip from scratch. Simply tell us a few details about your group and select your preferred date. One of our Trip Designers will spring into action, confirming the details or exploring alternatives, over the next 48 hours.
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Experience Beijing as a local, cycling through the heart of China’s capital, past Tiananmen Square, and followed by a meander through the city’s few remaining hutongs
Walk along a rarely-visited section of the Great Wall to an unforgettable and quiet picnic lunch set up, surrounded by pristine and impressive scenery.
Explore Beijing’s vibrant art scene at the 798 Art Zone, the home for up-and-coming artists and the host of pieces from Ai Wei Wei to Xu Bing. In the afternoon, head to the Summer Palace to take part in a calligraphy lesson and try your hand at an ancient technique.
Take part in a privately guided tour through the old market and the unique wooden architecture of UNESCO World Heritage site, Old Lijiang.
Set off by bike to explore a small and remote Naxi village for an extraordinary peek into the traditional lifestyle, mud-brick houses and local shops of the Tibetan nomad descendents.
Today we'll take one of the best bike rides of the trip, descending into the Yangtze Valley along the mighty Yangtze River. Pedal past working farmers, waving kids, and heaps of harvested vegetables. Dinner tonight is in the old town in a traditional Naxi restaurant.
Take a flight to Hangzhou and venture to the city’s most renowned temple, Lingyin Si, home to the largest wooden Buddhist statue in China. Explore Hangzhou’s bustling streets before dining in one of our favorite spots in China, Lou Wai Lou.
Venture out to see UNESCO World Heritage Site West Lake at its finest – at sunrise before any of the locals or tourists make their visits. Take part in a guided tour of the National Tea Museum followed by a very special private tea ceremony
Spend the morning exploring some of the park near the hotel to witness Tai Chi and ballroom dancing with some of the masters of the craft. Then, head south to China's newest cosmopolitan niche, Shanghai.
Explore the history of Shanghai on foot with a local guide who will lead you through the French Concession as well as the Jewish Quarter. Lunch is in a local noodle shop, followed by a walk through Yu Garden.
This morning we will make our way to the airport for your outbound flight home and say zaijian in extraordinary Shanghai.
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Hotels
The Peninsula, Beijing
Steps away from the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, the newly refurbished Peninsula Beijing is inspired by China’s imperial architecture, exquisite art and cultural traditions. Combining timeless Chinese craftsmanship with modern comforts and design, this accommodation sets a new standard of luxury in the heart of China’s lively capital. View hotel website »
Banyan Tree Lijiang, Lijiang
From the moment you open the gate to your private garden villa, you will sense the magic of Lijiang and the beautifully designed Banyan Tree. The warm rustic colours and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain reflected in your personal outdoor jet pool make your villa the perfect retreat after a glorious day of biking at the foothills of the Himalayas. View hotel website »
Four Seasons Hotel, Hangzhou
Set on beautiful West Lake, this property is the perfect escape from urban China, and central to exploring the tea fields and ancient feel of Hangzhou. Meander down the tranquil garden paths, relax in the indoor pool, or enjoy a cocktail on the gorgeous sun terrace. View hotel website »
The Peninsula, Shanghai
Synonymous with the centre of Shanghai, the “bund” is a Hindi word that means levee, or edge, and this is the edge of the mighty middle kingdom. Looking across to the Pudong region, the new skyscrapers, it provides the best view in town and the best place from which to explore this international city. View hotel website »
Our guides were fantastic – informative, enjoyable, accommodating, fun and eager to show us an insider's view of China. We enjoyed lots of great Chinese food, local farmers’ markets, a tea plantation, Buddhist temples and stunning historic sites. We would highly recommend B&R!
— Barbara Marxer
We never wanted to be the biggest travel company in the world, just the best.
— George Butterfield
Enthusiast
This trip offer a moderate level of activity easily personalized for less or more.
The Traveller
“I bike about once a week at home.”
The Terrain
Gently rolling countryside, with occasional longer climbs to points that are well worth the effort. Layover days accommodate varying preferences.
Read more on our Activity LevelsWhat’s included? Everything you need. Plus everything you’d
want. Plus a few things you never knew you wanted ‘til you got them.
In a word: everything. In ninety words? Signature B&R guides; local experts; unique, unforgettable biking and walking routes; private tours; authentic local cuisine; lessons and demonstrations; local artisanal wines; wine tastings; all victuals and libations; all the endorphins you can handle; new insight; interesting, fun and like-minded travel companions; a feeling of total freedom. In short: an extraordinary, hassle-free journey of discovery.
- Hotel accommodation as indicated
- All breakfasts, most lunches and most dinners (as indicated)
- All drinks with included meals (including beer, wine and cocktails with dinner, but excluding premium wine & spirits)
- Services of a B&R local guide
- All special events, tours, guest experts and entrance fees
- All transportation from rendezvous to drop-off and all baggage transportation
- Detailed maps, route suggestions, bikes and other equipment
- All gratuities for baggage, porters and hotel service
Local Bikes
Sometimes your B&R trip simply isn’t long enough! Extend your stay for the best vacation possible. If you wish to spend a few days in region either before or after your official B&R trip, and need assistance making those plans, your B&R Travel Advisor can help.
Call us to create an independent travel experience that fits your needs—we can also arrange for a local guide.
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