The Cadence Elite Head to China!
How do you wow a group of some of the most seasoned travel advisors in the industry? As a reward for achieving the coveted “Cadence Elite” status, half of our top-producing travel advisors went to Milan and Florence, and the other half visited Shanghai and Beijing. They were in store for incredible surprises including a private photographer who captured some amazing memories from their trip, a private tai chi class overlooking The Forbidden City, and a champagne toast on the The Great Wall of China! Take a look at the bucket list worthy itinerary they enjoyed, and don’t hesitate to contact your travel advisor to plan your own version!
Day 1:
Delta flight to Shanghai, met by VIP WildChina representative and taken through express customs service
Transfer to Mandarin Oriental Shanghai
Treatment at Mandarin Oriental SPA
Food at Club Lounge available until 12AM
“Had a chance to experience the new Delta one suites on the A350 flight from LA to Shanghai, great airplane, very quiet, excellent service. The individual pods are very spacious and comfortable with some extra built-in storage space. There are no overhead bins in the middle section giving the cabin a very spacious look.”
“The new Delta plane we flew was what I hope all new aircraft will be flying, It was a beautiful plane filled with the luxury comforts one would expect in a business class seat. The attendants provided professional and gracious service on these very long flights..”
“Delta air bus 350 was the best aircraft I have flown. So much room in the delta one cabin.”
Day 2:
Optional private morning yoga class with a local yoga master
Private guided tour of Shanghai
Walk down the Bund, and the elegant tree-lined streets of the French Concession
Lunch at Ding Tai Fung Restaurant
Explore the extensive Chinese art collection in Shanghai Museum
Visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Center
Refreshment back at the hotel
Hop on the private cruise for a night tour on Huangpu River to watch the reflections of the jewel-encrusted Shanghai cityscape
Special dining experience
“We stayed at Mandarin Oriental properties in both cities. The MO Pudong provided a restful and elegant haven for our brief 2 nights. Good location right on the river with amazing views of the Pearl Tower, the evening light show and the activities on the river. Staff was truly exceptional, always ready to assist and Clemens, the GM was always there to greet and to offer that very personal touch.”
Day 3:
Optional morning riverside jogging
Breakfast at club lounge at leisure
Tour of Mandarin Oriental Shanghai
Lunch at the in-house Michelin-starred restaurant Yong Yi Ting
Private transfer to the airport for departure flight to Beijing
VIP airport meet and greet by WildChina Beijing guide
Transfer to Mandarin Oriental Beijing
Welcome dinner at the Mandarin Grill + Bar, Mandarin Oriental Beijing
“Both hotels...the service was fabulous at the hotel. I mentioned in Shanghai that they had removed the chocolate welcome gift overnight...and the next day it was wrapped up in a box for me to take home! The lounge is wonderful...and the Presidential suite is a wow in Shanghai. In Beijing...service was terrific; a few glitches in the room that they took care of right away...and bookmarks left for my book that I was reading and glass cleaners left for my glasses!”
Day 4:
Optional private tai chi class facing the Forbidden City
Breakfast at Café Zi
Private guided tour of the Forbidden City
Lunch at Si Ji Ming Fu restaurant for the famed Peking Duck
Drive to Pan Jia Yuan Antique Market
Take an off-hour visit to the Temple of Heaven
Drive along Chang An Street and gaze across Tiananmen Square
Transfer back to hotel and dinner at Café Zi
“The amazing Mandarin Oriental hotels in Shanghai and their newly opened Beijing hotel are both 6 star experiences- with the professional service , (the best staff ever) ambiance and attention to detail you would expect from a luxury property!! I will never forget their graciousness and hospitality to us.”
Day 5:
Private transfer to day tour of the Great Wall of China
Hike along the remote Huanghuacheng section of the Great Wall. Celebrate and enjoy a refreshing champagne break on the Great Wall towards the end of the hike
Lunch at a local courtyard restaurant downtown
Transfer back to the city for a traditional Chinese tea tasting at a local tea house near the Lama Temple
Transfer back to hotel, enjoy massages at the spa
Farewell cocktail dinner at MO Bar
“MO. Oh what can I say. Definitely 6 star plus. The rooms. The service and attention to detail. Oh and the spa when we first arrived in Shanghai is definitely the only way to start a trip..”
Congratulations to our 2018 Cadence Elite: Ben Rosenkrantz, Bitsy Clayton, Carol Porter, Colleen Petre, Francine Mellon, Gina DeSantis, Jane Rosenkrantz, Jennifer Kutzner, Joan Lovell, Joyce Krichman, Judy Schwartz, Julie-Ann Skalko, Karyn Farr, Kristin Bodin, Lisa Freeburg, Melita Hein, Michelle Olsen, Steve Kuriga, Susan Sparks
We also want to take a moment to thank our incredible travel partners who made this trip possible! Thank you to Delta Airlines, WildChina, and Mandarin Oriental.