China—Shanghai to Shangri La

Our goal is always to find the most interesting and memorable lodging a region offers. Here's one of our favorites from this itinerary. For a complete list, please call or email us.

Banyan Tree Ringha
In his acclaimed novel "Lost Horizon" James Hilton masterfully describes a distant and secluded hideaway of great beauty and peacefulness, a remote paradise on earth hidden in a Tibetan valley of snow-capped mountains and flower-filled valleys, where harmony reigns, the gods walk among the people, and man and nature embrace. The Banyan Tree Ringha, located in this cinematic setting, is comprised of a series of Tibetan farmhouses that have been converted into a luxury five star boutique hotel and spa.

Starting Point: Beijing
Ending Point: Shanghai

Average Daily Highs (°F)	April	May	Sept.	Oct.
Beijing	67	79	78	66
Shanghai	65	74	81	72

Dragon Rising, An Inside Look at China Today - Jasper Becker
This book examines the pertinent questions and issues facing modern China and its relationship to the global economy. It is also illustrated with striking color photography.

Frontiers of Heaven, A Journey to the End of China - Stanley Stewart
A British journalist with wanderlust and a way with the pen, Stewart recounts his rough journey halfway across Asia from Shanghai to Xinjiang along the Great Wall. He mixes descriptions of his travels and encounters with history, geography and wit.