About

Mandarin Journeys offers unique tailor-made travel in China for discerning clients.
If you are looking for a quality driven , approachable and knowledgeable group of professionals we invite you to explore our site or contact us directly for more information.

 Mandarin Journeys offers:

• Unique tailor-made luxury journeys 
• Family oriented bespoke itineraries
• Business travel solutions and corporate assistance in China
• Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions
• Incentive travel for businesses
• VIP guest support and trip planning

Extensive support system & expertise

• Native English speakers in support roles
• Connected and extremely efficient local network
• Unique mobile phone support system with 24 hr on-call guarantee
• Handpicked local guides
• Highly experienced drivers
• Unrivaled country knowledge and ongoing research commitment
• Highly trained staff from respected backgrounds

 

As a Western run company based inside China and operated by former tour managers and expats, we are uniquely placed to understand the needs of the Western traveler and offer unparalleled service in the field of bespoke cultural journeys.

A combined 24 years of travel experience in China is at your disposal to make sure you return home with a lifetime’s worth of the best memories.

Peace of mind for our clients is key. We offer 24hr telephone assistance in English as well as a host of unique support features and travel tools. This means more time travelling and less time worrying.

Latest News

Banyan Tree, Sanya

Banyan Tree has opened a new private villa resort on the tropical island of Hainan. This is the resort specialist’s third venture in China and it is likely to become its most significant property owing to the island’s growing tourism market and year round tropical climate.

http://www.banyantree.com/en/sanya/index.html

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Tangula Luxury Train

Kempinski’s luxury train, Tangula Express, is set to launch this summer. The purpose-built Tangula trains will take guests on two distinctive routes through China, crossing wild grasslands, desert plains and vast plateaus. Each Tangula luxury train will accommodate up to 96 passengers in 48 spacious suites. The suites will feature an en-suite bathroom with shower, mini bar and in-room entertainment system with music, TV and satellite internet. A butler is on call throughout the journey.

http://www.tangulaluxurytrains.com/

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URBN Hotel, Shanghai

It's not easy being green. That, however, hasn't stopped the creators of Shanghai's first carbon-neutral hotel to pull out all the stops and design a modern, well-appointed boutique hotel using mostly recycled construction materials. The result will undoubtedly set the example for future hotels and more URBN properties are in the pipeline. Rooms are modernist, comfortable and feature small living rooms areas. The outside courtyard is a charming place to relax and the hotel's restaurant, Roomtwentyeight, is already creating a buzz around town. There are two spacious suites with rooftop balconies that can be connected to form an excellent venue for special events and parties.

http://www.urbnhotels.com/

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Once again the cream of the Formula 1 crop will bear down on Shanghai in an attempt to snatch the coveted trophy and claim eternal glory (or at least until next year). On October 19th the Shanghai Circuit will come alive with the thunderous noise of powerful bolides and the roaring crowds supporting them.

2008 Shanghai Formula 1 Schedule:

Fri 17 October 2008
Friday Practice 1 —> 10:00 - 11:30
Friday Practice 2 —> 14:00 - 15:30

Sat 18 October 2008
Saturday Practice —> 11:00 - 12:00
Qualifying —> 14:00

Sun 19 October 2008
Race —> 15:00

With world class dining, shopping and nightlife and some of China’s most beautiful countryside and sights within easy reach why not combine the Formula 1 event with a longer stay in this fascinating area?

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Olympics Partnership with Ludus Tours

We are very pleased to announce our partnership with Ludus Tours, a US based operator specialized in major international sporting events and cultural festivals.

While Ludus manages all Olympics related activities in and from Beijing, Mandarin Journeys will take care of travellers' post and pre-Olympics holidays across China.

This combination of two Western managed, energetic and quality driven companies can only benefit adventure seekers and sports enthusiasts looking for a reliable and trustworthy alternative.

For more information about Ludus Tours and their activities as well as more information about our pre and post Olympics packages, please please check the following websites:

www.ludustours.com
www.trackandfieldtours.com

Luxury Defined

Luxury travel is more than high end accommodation and first class flights. Luxury is as much or more about 'soft skills', service quality and commitment to your satisfaction and enjoyment.

Real luxury is:

• A hand picked selection of properties chosen not only for their 'hardware' but also by paying close attention to the 'software'; the people and attitudes behind the properties. It is the staff's attention to detail and service training that ultimately makes the stay a rewarding one.
  
  
• Peace of mind during your holiday of a lifetime represents true luxury. China is an infinitely diverse and interesting place but it is also challenging. We offer a myriad of support services during your stay, including but not restricted to our much lauded mobile phone support system. A native English speaker with thorough local knowledge at your beck and call, 24/7, now that's luxury...
• Up to date knowledge of current events, shows, entertainments and dining options: because we are based in China we get our info hot off the press. if there is an event or attraction worth knowing about during your stay, you will be the first to hear!
• Close encounters of the Oriental kind: our trips are not designed for mass consumption. Every year we spend months on the road to seek out new and authentic China experiences to combine with the mainstream sights. If China is to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for you, then why not make it as perfect as can be?

Quality First

We are proud allied members of the American Society Of Travel Agents or ASTA, the world's largest organization of travel professionals.  ASTA actively monitors its members to assure they uphold the strict code of ethics as published by the organization. The ASTA logo is recognized around the world as a symbol of professionalism and integrity.

From the time of its inception Mandarin Journeys management made a conscious decision to compete on quality first and price second. Mandarin Journeys does not take part in industry price wars that ultimately dilute service levels resulting in loss of enjoyment on what should be your unique holiday experience.

With that in mind we go about carefully crafting each itinerary around your budget, time allowance and preferences until you entirely sstisfied with our offer. You will be guaranteed a diverse and rewarding holiday experience at a fair price without cutting corners. Ultimately this leads to immensely satisfying holidays, from the early planning stages right up until you reach home again with a wealth of positive memories.

Shanghai Eclipse 09

With the Summer Olympics just around the corner and the 2010 Shanghai World Expo on the distant horizon there is certainly no shortage of larger-than-life events in China.

On July 22, 2009 however, Mother Nature will demonstrate her own ability to host a spectacular event that will quite literally overshadow anything else. The longest solar eclipse of the 21^st century will gradually make its way from the Indian Subcontinent into China to plunge vast areas of the country into total day-time darkness, if only for a few minutes.

Totality will occur in and around several major cities such as Chengdu, Chongqing, Wuhan, Hangzhou and Shanghai and will last for more than 5 minutes until it fades out somewhere south of Japan.  The best weather conditions are likely to be found on the Eastern seaboard of China making Shanghai the perfect base from where to experience the eclipse.

As a tailor-made specialist we can design any custom tour around this sensational event so please do not hesitate to contact us.

Have a look at this beautifully rendered map of the eclipse path:

http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages/solar_eclipses/TSE_2009_GoogleMapFull.html