With our Customised Trips, you can explore the city at your own pace. Wake up on your own time. Take an afternoon nap. Eat your meals whenever you want.


The Journey

When visiting, getting around town is half the experience. We usually zip around Beijing in a chauffeur-driven car. But upon request, we’ve also included a ride on the city’s electric-powered bus, Madame Mao’s favourite Red Flag stretch limo, and a good old Beijing bicycle.

The Destination

For us, a wonderful trip is always about balance. That means taking the time to tour the Forbidden City, appreciate Beijing’s ancient hutong alleyways and cook something delicious.

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With our customised trip options, you can decide how you want to explore Beijing: Escorted or Independent

Escorted…

We understand that some people may want to have a little extra help and guidance when traveling in a place like China. Our escorted trips are just that. Your host will take care of absolutely everything on your trip. Your job is to take in the sights, unwind and eat good food.

Independent…

Prefer to wander on your own but with the comfort of knowing that we’re just a phone call away? Then, you’re going to love our offering. We equip you with three items:

A Beijing Luxe City Guide: A stylish pocket-sized guide book

A mobile phone: So that the best restaurants, sights, your host and translators (us!) are just a phone call away

Access to a private driver: To take you wherever you want to go

So go ahead. Explore the city. Eat in the best restaurants. Find a hidden place where you can relax. Beijing is now all yours to discover!

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How many people do I need to do a private customised Trip?
Just yourself! We can also arrange a trip for your favourite four couples or the entire group of board of directors on a corporate retreat.

Couldn’t I join a tour group or organise a trip on my own?
Sure. But we provide a combination of amazing culinary experiences and very special sights that you won’t find in any guidebook, are very hard to get to on your own, or that your concierge can’t lead you to. We also believe that it’s the special touches that make a difference, such as the always-filled-with-chilled-water bottles at the beginning of each day or the stamped postcards slipped under your door at the end of the day.

How much does a Hias Gourmet private customised trip cost?
As little or as much as you want. The cost of a customised Trip depends on a number of factors, including the number of travellers, your specific itinerary, and your choice of hotels. View any Culinary Expedition to get a sense of the price ranges.

What’s included in the price?
We include absolutely everything that makes sense to include: accommodation, meals, transfers, the services of your Hias Gourmet host, guide(s) and local experts, access to exclusive events and sites, and much more. In a nutshell, once you’re here, we take care of everything else.

Will our trip be guided?
This will depend on if you requested a trip that is escorted, independent, or that has a little bit of both. Some excursions will be guided by a local field expert. Regardless of choice, you’ll have a dedicated host who will introduce you to the city, handle behind-the-scenes operations and look after your every need. Your host will accompany you on most days and will only be a phone call away during your private time. (We provide you with a mobile phone.)

Do you also organise trips to other parts of China?
We understand that a trip to China would be incomplete for some without visiting the terracotta warriors, Shanghai, or visiting the pandas in Chengdu. Therefore, we work in cooperation with our trusted local service providers who give knowledgeable, honest, and unbiased advice to guarantee that you have a wonderful time in China…no matter where you’re headed.